Catch Me Up: Daily news roundup for May 12, 2025

This Daily News Roundup for the 24 hours from 4:00 PM Sunday 5/11 to 4:00 PM Monday 5/12 is based on news articles created by Bay City News reporters and editors. We prompted ChatGPT to analyze the articles produced by our staff and to choose 5 stories to highlight. Then we used ElevenLabs and other tools to help us convert the text into audio based on the voice of Leslie Katz, one of our Bay City News editors. This content was verified by a human editor.

Hello, and welcome to Bay City News for Monday, May 12, 2025. Here is a look at some of the top stories from across the region.

In San Jose, police have announced the arrests of eight males believed to be responsible for a carjacking that occurred in January. The incident took place on January 12th at a park near Sandpebble and Vistapark drives. According to police, a man was approached by a group who used their vehicles to trap him. The suspects then allegedly violently assaulted the victim and took his vehicle keys before fleeing. The stolen vehicle was recovered later that morning. Investigators identified 18-year-old Hector Sanchez and seven juvenile males, aged 15 to 17, as suspects. Arrests were made in March and on May 1st, with one juvenile arrested in Livermore with assistance from local police. Sanchez was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail, and the juveniles were booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of carjacking, assault, and robbery.

From San Jose, we turn to San Francisco, where Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a proposal on Monday for a three-day Dead and Company concert series in Golden Gate Park this summer. The concerts, slated for August 1st through 3rd at the Polo Fields, would celebrate the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. Each day is expected to draw up to 60,000 attendees. Mayor Lurie highlighted the potential economic boost for local businesses, estimating tens of millions of dollars in revenue, similar to the $31 million generated by the band’s 2023 shows. The proposal will go before the Recreation and Park Commission on Thursday. A comprehensive transportation plan and enhanced security measures are planned to manage the large crowds.

Turning to regional news, the National Weather Service is forecasting an unusual week of weather for mid-May, with strong offshore winds expected at times. Residents may have woken up to rain and cooler temperatures Monday morning, and forecasters say to expect unsettled weather, particularly at higher elevations where gusts could reach up to 50 miles per hour. Lower elevations around the Bay Area and Central Coast can expect winds from 10 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour, through Thursday. The public is advised to secure loose outdoor objects and be prepared for potential power outages.

In Stockton, a 68-year-old man was injured in a shooting Sunday night. Police said the incident was reported around 10:35 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Madison Street. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Investigators have not yet made an arrest in the case and have not released any information regarding a suspect or the motive for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

From CalMatters, a report indicates that the Head Start program appears to have avoided elimination from President Donald Trump’s federal budget, at least for now. Last month, an early budget draft called for cutting the free early-childhood program for low-income families. This prompted a significant advocacy effort from Head Start staff, families, and alumni nationwide. The latest draft of the President’s budget proposal, released last week, does not call for changes to the $12.27 billion program. However, advocates remain concerned about potential future cuts. Head Start served about 800,000 children last year, including 83,000 in California, providing educational, nutritional, and family support services.

And in education news from EdSource, the West Contra Costa Unified School District has made substantial financial progress, balancing its budget and averting possible insolvency. The Contra Costa County Office of Education recently approved a “positive certification” for the district’s budget for the 2024-26 school years. This means the county office agrees the district can meet its financial obligations, but only if it follows through on plans to cut another $13 million over the next two years. The district cut nearly $20 million from its budget this year. However, challenges remain, including declining enrollment and ongoing contract negotiations with employee unions.

And those are some of the top stories we’re following. Thank you for joining us for Bay City News.