A new Emerson poll puts Xavier Becerra on top as Steve Hilton tightens the GOP lane and Tom Steyer trails closely. With ballots mailed and early voting starting May 23, undecided voters could decide who advances.

LinkedIn is reportedly reorganizing staff as part of a company reshuffle; the scale and local impact in the Bay Area remain unclear. Reporting and company statements differ on how many roles are affected.

San Jose’s proposed budget trims immigrant defense funding from $1M to $500K, alarming advocates who say a 24/7 hotline and attorneys could be stretched thin. Council hearings are set for mid‑June.

Detectives inspected four suspected illegal massage businesses across San José last Thursday and connected people at the sites with support services. Code enforcement will follow up.

PayPal will forgo roughly $30 million in fees and launch a race-neutral Small Business Initiative to resolve a DOJ fair-lending probe into its 2020 Economic Opportunity Fund.

A South Bay couple says ICE detained the husband and questioned his pregnant wife days after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lawyers and data point to a wider enforcement spike against Iranian nationals.

A Cambrian neighbor's sign sweep has left two District 9 candidates claiming theft and filing complaints. The dispute has produced video, chemical-smeared signs and a DA referral.

Lake Oroville climbed to 99% capacity on May 12, 2026 as DWR trimmed releases to capture Sierra runoff. The rise eases short-term supply worries but revives memories of the 2017 spillway crisis.

Cloudy, cool start in San Jose this morning; sun breaks through by midday. Expect gusty north winds and hazardous seas offshore.

Apple released iOS 26.5 on May 11 with dozens of security fixes; the company and security agencies are urging iPhone users to install the update immediately. The patches close real‑world attack paths.

Renegades has closed permanently, shrinking San Jose's small queer nightlife scene to two venues. A community fundraiser raised nearly $16,000 for staff.

An 83,600‑sf former IDEC campus at 1175 Elko Drive has been sold to an investor, highlighting continued reshuffling in Silicon Valley real estate.

A San Mateo father who prosecutors say fired at a vehicle carrying three teens pleaded no contest to felony firearm charges. Sentencing is set for Aug. 10, 2026.