Teen Killed in E-Bike Crash in East San Jose
On Thursday afternoon, a teenager riding a Magnum Cosmo e-bike lost control and crashed at the intersection of Remington Way and Allenwood Drive. The rider died at the hospital, while the passenger suffered minor injuries. It marks the seventh traffic fatality in San Jose this year — and the third in just one week.
Two Years of Probation for Four Deaths: West Portal Sentencing Sparks Backlash
On Friday, Judge Bruce Chan sentenced 80-year-old Mary Fong Lau to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service for the deaths of a family of four in West Portal in March 2024. Lau was driving at over 70 mph when she crashed into a bus stop where Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, Matilde Ramos Pinto, and their two young sons were waiting for a bus to the zoo. She will serve no additional jail time beyond the six days already completed. Her driver’s license has been suspended for three years, but not permanently. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins called the sentence unjust. A petition demanding a review has gathered more than 12,000 signatures.
Santa Clara County Moves Toward Rules for AI in Government
The county’s Board of Supervisors is set to review a proposal on Tuesday for a comprehensive study of how artificial intelligence is used across public agencies — from hospitals to social services. Proposed measures include mandatory disclosure when AI is used in interactions with residents and a ban on using AI for hiring or budget decisions. The initiative is led by Supervisors Margaret Abe-Koga and Otto Lee, with support from SEIU Local 521.
Swalwell Leads Governor Race — and Draws Fire
Congressman Eric Swalwell has moved into first place among Democrats in the California governor’s race, with 17% support in an Emerson College poll. Rivals are attacking from multiple angles: Katie Porter accuses him of being too close to ICE, while Tom Steyer argues he doesn’t actually live in California. On Friday, a Sacramento County judge tentatively rejected a lawsuit seeking to remove Swalwell from the ballot, with a final ruling expected Monday. The primary is in June, with ballots set to be mailed in May.
Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge to California Egg Laws
Judge Mark Scarsi of the Central District of California dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Proposition 12 and other California animal welfare laws. The federal government argued the laws drive up egg prices nationwide. The court ruled the government lacks standing — it is not a participant in the egg market and cannot show direct harm. The Department of Justice has two weeks to file an amended complaint.
Dancing Robot Knocks Over Dishes at Cupertino Restaurant
A viral video from Haidilao Hot Pot in Cupertino shows a humanoid robot, programmed to entertain guests with dance moves, getting too close to a table and knocking over plates and chopsticks. Three staff members tried to restrain it while a fourth attempted to shut it down via an app. Haidilao told NBC the robot was functioning normally, just operating in an unusually tight space. The robot was wearing a bib that read, “I’m Good!”.