Bengals Sign Boye Mafe to 3-Year, $60M Deal
ESPN analyst Seth Walder ranks the signing as one of the NFL's 10 best free agent deals of 2026
2026 World Cup Projected to Generate $40.9 Billion for Global GDP
Kentucky Star Otega Oweh Signs NIL Deal After NCAA Tournament Heroics
Weather
10-Day Forecast for Santa Clara Southwest, CA
Partly cloudy skies with highs in the 60s and 70s expected

130 Residents Displaced After Santa Clara Condo Complex Damaged
Structural issues force evacuation of 56-unit building, with repairs needed before residents can return.
Hourly Weather for Santa Clara Southeast, CA
Meteorologists welcome spring on March 1, despite astronomical spring coming later
Crime
Former Valley Water CEO Accused of Sexual Harassment
Independent investigation finds CEO Rick Callender violated company policy, sent inappropriate messages and photos to employees

California 'Party Mom' Convicted on 58 Felony Counts
Shannon O'Connor faces up to 30 years in prison for endangering and sexually assaulting teens
Conviction overturned in 2012 killing of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar
An appellate court ruled that jurors were prejudiced by the grouping of Sierra's killing with three other attempted kidnappings during the 2017 trial.
Politics
Santa Clara County Considers AI Regulations Amid Worker Displacement Fears
Proposed guidelines would require disclosure, prohibit use in personnel decisions, and prioritize AI as an assistant, not a replacement, for county workers.

Newsom Accused of Passing the Buck on California's Problems as He Eyes White House
Governor faces criticism for shifting blame to counties over struggling homelessness plan and other issues.
Ro Khanna Secures $13.5 Million for Community Projects
Funding will support housing, transit, water infrastructure, and more in California's 17th Congressional District
Lifestyle
California Family Moves to Small French Town, Saves Money and Works Less
Lin Koh and her family swapped their fast-paced Silicon Valley life for a slower one in France to care for her husband's mother and afford a better lifestyle.

UC Master Gardeners to Showcase Low-Water Ornamentals
Event highlights drought-tolerant plants from around the world for Santa Clara County gardens
Newark Celebrates Lunar New Year with Vibrant Community Event
Local leaders organize festival featuring lion dancing, taiko drumming, and community group booths
Economics
California Gas Prices Surge Past $5 as Iran War Roils Oil Markets
Experts say relief may not come until global oil prices stabilize amid the ongoing conflict

War in Iran Sends Oil Prices Soaring, Impacting Bay Area Gas Prices
Experts warn of higher prices at the pump as conflict in Iran continues
Best Day to Buy Gas in California Shifts to Sundays
New report finds Sunday is now the most consistently affordable day to fill up in most states.