4 Santa Clara County social workers to be fired over 2-year-old’s death
Three other employees involved in the child’s placements have either retired or resigned, while one remains on paid leave.
Missing Alameda County 3-month-old that prompted Amber Alert found, mother arrested, police say
The California Highway Patrol said an Amber Alert for a missing 3-month-old infant from Alameda County has been lifted after the child was found in Southern California.
Bay Area rock icon sets legacy show for Napa
Les Claypool is set to perform in Napa as part of the Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions.
Amber Alert Issued Across California For Abducted Infant
An Amber Alert has been issued for 3-month-old Maxence Sirois, abducted in Hayward. Authorities are searching for suspect Marina Kazakova, driving a white Mazda CX-5. Residents across Northern and Southern California are urged to call 911 if they spot the child, suspect, or vehicle.
7 Bay Area Food Trails to Feed Your Craving for Burgers, Ice Cream, Tacos...
Some adventures are all about a craving, whether it’s oysters pulled straight from the bay, perfectly crafted martinis, or tasty tacos. From ice cream to burgers, we’ve rounded up the best food trails and crawls in the Bay Area. Some are organized maps with a prize at the end, while others are collections of beloved lo
Top 10 Mai Tais of 2026 So Far
Traveling the Bay Area and beyond to find the best Mai Tai in the world! Tiki, cocktails, and adventures by Kevin Crossman. We’re halfway through 2026 and it has been a great Mai Tai year so far, including a variety of on/off-menu Mai Tais at Trader Vic’s locations. There’s an obvious emphasis on various places serving
Santa Clara Co.: Long-Awaited Cement Plant Demolition To Begin
After years of planning, demolition is finally slated to begin at the controversial Permanente Quarry and cement plant near Cupertino. The plant halted operations in April 2020 and was slated to permanently close in August 2023 amid pressure from the county. Throughout the plant's operation, several environmental and g
1 injured in 2-alarm house fire in San Jose foothills
Fire crews rescued a person from a burning home in San Jose on Tuesday, authorities said.
Where California stands on fire risk as midsummer arrives
Amid the mild weather, California’s fuels continue drying.
Software Engineers Top Cisco’s List as Bay Area WARN Notices Hit 471 Jobs
Cisco layoffs 2026 are eliminating 471 Bay Area software engineering and management roles by July 13, as California WARN Act filings reveal cuts across three offices on the same day Cisco reported its highest-ever fiscal third-quarter revenue of $15.8 billion — exposing a pattern of AI-driven restructuring reshaping th

















