Captain Richard Cheechov has become the new head of Half Moon Bay's Coastside Patrol Bureau and City Chief of Police Services, bringing his 24-year law enforcement experience to the role.

Advocates in East San Jose are urging California's AG to prevent the shutdown of critical services at the Regional Medical Center, fearing dire health impacts on the area's vulnerable populations.

The Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the San Francisco 49ers have reached a settlement to resolve various disputes, saving the Authority $7.5 million and generating $20 million for the city.

Santa Clara County plans to explore the creation of a Latino health and wellness center after the Board of Supervisors' unanimous vote to consider community-led strategies.

A California judge rejected AT&T's request to stop providing landline service in San Mateo County, citing safety concerns, with officials stressing the importance of reliable communication.

Santa Clara's DA Office announced the fourth "Bend the Arc" grant of $60,000 to fight racial inequities, with up to $5,000 for each local organization.

Santa Clara County supports a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain emergency access to abortions, counteracting state laws like Idaho’s near-total abortion ban.

San Mateo County Supervisors oppose AT&T's plan to phase out landlines due to public safety concerns, highlighting the need for reliable 911 access amid frequent wildfires.

San Mateo and Foster City police expand their mental health crisis response program, sharing a full-time mental health clinician, with hopes of de-escalating emergencies and providing better support.

Santa Clara County, with New York City, filed a brief to the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that restricts access to the drug mifepristone, used for terminating pregnancies.

Santa Clara County officials warn the public about increasing jury duty scams where fraudsters impersonate court staff and demand fines for missed service.

San Jose has permanently turned San Pedro Square into a pedestrian zone, fostering a more connected community and bolstering local businesses, boosted by the city's Al Fresco program since the pandemic.

Redwood City's Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to move homeless individuals from encampments to shelters, offering help and imposing penalties for non-compliance.