A San Jose man admitted to sending fake government billing letters that prompted thousands of businesses to mail payments to an Olympia P.O. box. Prosecutors seized nearly $400K.

A 75,000‑sq‑ft SPARK Social park with a beer garden, rotating vendors and live events will open in Creekside this spring under a five‑year lease.

Rick Callender will step down March 1 while the board keeps him in a paid advisory role for a year. Employees and critics say the secretive deal raises more questions than answers.

Apple has started sending payments from its $95M Siri settlement; deposits labeled “Lopez Voice Assistant” began arriving on Jan. 23, 2026. Recipients are reporting modest payouts per device.

Parents in Saratoga pressed the district after officials acknowledged an uncleared adult participated in Redwood Middle after‑school activities; an outside investigator and a Change.org petition are now pushing for answers.

CMA‑backed AB 2346 would set a 15 mph limit for kids, require built‑in lights and force clearer e‑bike labels after doctors warned of rising teen injuries.

A San Jose man was convicted after prosecutors say he drove to Dublin to meet what he believed was a 13‑year‑old undercover officer. Sentencing is set for March 10.

A Merced County civil suit names Gustine Unified, the county office and ex‑vice principal Brian Chubon, alleging repeated sexual abuse and negligent oversight. The filing follows a criminal plea earlier this year.

California State Parks bought the 153‑acre NoraBella tract for $2.415M, expanding Big Basin to protect watersheds and anchor a Saddle Mountain welcome area.

Palo Alto’s police overtime climbed into the millions after expanded retail-theft patrols. State grants and partner reimbursements have softened the hit but staffing gaps matter.

Carbon Health will close three South Bay clinics on Feb. 20 as it executes a Chapter 11 restructuring. Patients and most staff can transfer appointments or use virtual care.

San Jose told current and former workers that a USB lost in January may have contained Social Security numbers. Critics say the city waited too long and one year of monitoring may not be enough.

West Coast Community Bank is shifting its Silicon Valley hub from Cupertino to downtown San Jose near Diridon Station as apartment projects rise.