What the U.S. - China tariff pause means for Bay Area businesses

Small business merchants, who rely on Chinese goods, were joyous to learn that they get a three-month reprieve from financial devastation. But at the same time, some business owners feel the joy will be short lived, with uncertainty in their near future.

San Jose mayor defends plan to cite or jail unhoused people who refuse shelter

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan defended his plan to cite or jail unhoused people who refuse shelter, as the city council met for a special budget study session on Monday. The meeting was held on the same day California Governor Gavin Newsom released a template for cities and counties to remove tent encampments and added funding to boost resources statewide.

US-China tariff truce

The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, restarting stalled trade between the world’s two biggest economies and setting off a rally in global financial markets.

American hostage released by Hamas

Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel.