Clifford Elementary families pressed the district after a KQED/ProPublica investigation revealed prior allegations against a current teacher. Parents want transparency and an independent review.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West told a federal court they reached a settlement in principle in the lawsuit over poaching penalties; terms were not disclosed. A judge set a June 2 deadline to file a notice.

Palo Alto’s City Council unanimously approved a seven-story, 183-unit building at 3781 El Camino Real, including roughly 23 below-market-rate units. The project used state housing rules to speed approval and fits new El Camino Real zoning.

A two-phase plan would convert the Caravelle Inn into 58 studios and add a 45-unit building, producing more than 100 apartments near North First transit.

An elderly driver drove about 70 feet into a Sunnyvale Safeway on Friday, stopping in the floral department. One shopper was treated for minor injuries.

A body was recovered Sunday at Cottonwood Lake in Hellyer County Park; the county coroner will investigate. Identity remains unconfirmed.

Top AI researchers say limited access to TPUs and server time at Google pushed them to found startups that can buy or control compute. The shift is reshaping Bay Area AI.

Gusty winds pushed a vegetation fire near Altamont Pass to roughly 70–80 acres while Cal Fire, the National Weather Service and PG&E responded with crews, warnings and targeted shutoffs.

Gusty northwest winds will rattle the hills Monday morning; inland highs hit the 80s.

A 25-year-old Marina man was pulled from the water near China Vista Point and pronounced dead as hazardous surf warnings affected the Big Sur coast.

Cool start (about 52°F) in San Jose; gusty winds ramp up tonight with targeted advisories for hills and the coast. Expect hazardous surf and elevated fire risk into Monday.

Brandon Sanchez, a 26‑year law enforcement veteran and former San Jose deputy chief, will become Gilroy’s police chief on June 1 with a pledge to deepen community ties.

A family-owned Mexican restaurant in San Jose is closing after 35 years, prompting longtime customers to reflect on its decades of service.