Karat’s 2026 report finds Bay Area software engineers earn a median $272,229 a year as AI demand and Big Tech competition keep pay high.

Western Division officers detained two people near a nuisance business; a parole search turned up a loaded firearm, high-capacity magazines and other evidence.

Yutori opened April 13 in Palo Alto, launching a cafe, deli and curated marketplace; the sit-down restaurant and bar are scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks. The new spot brings Japanese groceries, pastries and grab‑and‑go bentos closer to the Peninsula.

Patchy morning fog will clear to mostly sunny skies in San Jose with a high near 66°F. Expect breezy afternoons and gusty winds midweek.

Rep. Ro Khanna helped secure more than $3 million for repairs at the 10 Kirk Ave veterans site in East San Jose as veterans and county officials press for habitability fixes and a longer-term plan. Local leaders say the money will pay for immediate repairs and inform a redevelopment plan.

Federal complaints and FEC entries say Rep. Eric Swalwell employed a Brazilian au pair beyond her visa and used campaign funds to pay her, according to filings and news reviews.

Fire crews and a hazmat unit responded to an unconfirmed chemical release in the 6600 block of Via Del Oro; officials urged people to avoid the area.

Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday, April 12 in San Jose. Expect a wet morning commute and gusty south winds.

Three former OpenAI Stargate leaders are joining Meta as the company rolls out Muse Spark and hikes infrastructure spending.

The ACLU and the Bazelon Center say San Jose is steering mental‑health 911 calls to police instead of non‑police crisis teams and pressed Mayor Matt Mahan to rejoin county talks. Advocates warn negotiations — not the courts — must come next.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, with the heaviest rain Saturday night. Gusty southerly winds could make the evening commute slow.

An undercover sting and search-warrant raid at a Mountain View townhouse led to one arrest on pimping charges and a May 20 plea hearing.

A woman in her 50s was killed in a late-night collision on Central Expressway in Sunnyvale. The other driver was taken to Valley Medical Center and arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.