ACLU Puts San Jose On Notice Over Mental Health 911 Calls
Civil rights advocates are turning up the pressure on San Jose, accusing the city of routinely routing mental health 911 calls to police instead of to non-police crisis teams and warning that the practice may violate federal disability law. In a letter sent earlier this month, the ACLU and the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law fault the city for how it runs...
‘Where there’s smoke, there’s fire’: In Swalwell’s backyard, support is running out
When Eric Swalwell posted a defiant video to social media late Friday night — vowing to stay in the California governor’s race despite mounting sexual misconduct allegations — he was, in effect, speaking directly over the heads of an increasingly skeptical Democratic establishment and toward voters like the ones he has represented for years in the Tri-Valley.
One of Stoneridge Mall’s Biggest Stores Has Closed Permanently
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – Several major retailers have recently closed their stores at Stoneridge Shopping Center, leaving empty storefronts and raising questions about the future of one of the Tri-Valley’s most prominent malls. The most significant recent loss was JCPenney, which permanently closed on Feb. 22, 2026. According to...
Northern California weather: Weekend deluge of rain and snow moving in
After moderate precipitation Friday, Northern California is bracing for a major rain and snow Saturday and Sunday. This could be the Bay Area's wettest weekend stretch in more than a year, and chain controls are likely in the Sierra. Here's the outlook:. Friday overview. • The Central Valley and foothills...
San Mateo (Calif.) Junipero Serra three-star tight end Jace Cannon commits to USC
San Mateo (Calif.) Junipero Serra three-star tight end Jace Cannon adds to USC's recruiting momentum in the 2027 cycle by announcing his commitment to the Trojans on Saturday. USC beat out Cal, Michigan, Stanford, and Texas A&M to land Cannon's binding decision. The Trojans add the No. 34 ranked tight...
SJ: Firefighters Respond To Report Of Commercial Chemical Release
SJ: FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO REPORT OF COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL RELEASE
AirTag Trail Leads San Mateo Cops To Covered Mercedes, Two Busted
A hidden Mercedes, a pinging AirTag, and a midday traffic stop all came together for San Mateo police on Thursday, ending with one man booked into jail and another cited after a stolen car and various items swiped were recovered. Officers say a 25-year-old man was arrested and another person...
SFO halts flights amid thunderstorms, delays stretch across airport
As of 6 p.m., the airport had logged 367 delays and 17 flight cancellations.
Thunderstorms expected across San Francisco Bay Area for most of the weekend
Saturday will have the greatest potential for thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to move north to south across the Bay Area beginning around 2 p.m.
Northern California weather: Weekend deluge of rain and snow moving in
This could be the Bay Area’s wettest weekend stretch in more than a year, and chain controls are likely in the Sierra.
