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Catch up on Bay Area news today, including three arrests in a June killing of an unhoused man in San Jose, California banning cat declawing with limited medical exceptions, Fleet Week continuing in San Francisco despite the federal shutdown, Caltrain set to earn credits for regenerative braking energy, a heated recall fight in Fairfax, and Santa Clara County voters weighing Proposition 50 and a five-year sales tax for health services.
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Hello, and welcome to Bay City News for Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Here is a look at some of the top stories from across the region.
We begin in San Jose, where three people have been arrested this week on suspicion of homicide in connection with the killing of an unhoused man in June. The victim was reported missing on June 22 by friends and family after his bicycle was found at a creek trail with bloodstains and bullet casings nearby. A DNA analysis confirmed the blood belonged to the missing man. Police identified Juan Flores-Gonzalez, Miguel Cortez, and Julio Espinoza-Chavez as the alleged killers, and all three were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. A man’s body was found in the Saratoga Hills area on Thursday with the help of cadaver dogs. His identity is pending release from the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner. This marks the city’s 23rd homicide of the year. San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph commended detectives for their “care, compassion, and relentless determination” in the complex case.
Meanwhile, California is now one of the few states to outlaw cat declawing. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Thursday that abolishes the practice. State Assemblymember Alex Lee, a Democrat from Milpitas, authored Assembly Bill 867, calling cat declawing inhumane. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, declawing removes a cat’s primary defense and can lead to increased aggressive behaviors like biting, chronic back pain, and litter box avoidance. Exceptions to the new law are allowed if a licensed veterinarian determines the procedure is medically necessary for a cat’s health. New York was the first state to ban the practice in 2019, followed by Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and now California.
Shifting our focus to San Francisco, Fleet Week continues this weekend despite the notable absence of many U.S. armed forces due to the ongoing government shutdown. However, allied countries are stepping up to ensure the annual event remains full of activities. The Colombian Navy’s tall ship ARC Gloria is on display at Piers 15 to 17 throughout the weekend. The Royal Canadian Navy Ship Nanaimo arrived Friday morning at Pier 19, with ship tours scheduled for Sunday. Canada’s Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds air demonstration squadron will headline this year’s airshow. Fleet Fest, a festival of exhibits and showcases, is free and takes place at Fisherman’s Wharf on Saturday and Sunday. Airshows are scheduled from Friday through Sunday, starting at 12:15 p.m., weather permitting. Public transportation agencies are increasing services, including BART and the San Francisco Bay Ferry, to help the public attend without parking hassles.
In other developments, Caltrain’s new electric trains will soon be compensated for the electricity they generate using regenerative braking systems. Power companies Peninsula Clean Energy and San Jose Clean Energy announced Wednesday that Caltrain will qualify for compensation starting in April 2026 for returning energy to the local grid. Caltrain could potentially receive up to $1 million annually. Initial annual energy cost estimates for operating the electric trains hovered around $19.5 million but were revised down to $15.3 million. Regenerative braking, a technology over 100 years old, recaptures kinetic energy from the trains, routing it to other trains or back to the public electricity grid. Caltrain estimates its braking systems produce over 17,000 megawatt hours each year, enough to power roughly 2,400 homes.
Moving north to Marin County, a political battle is unfolding in Fairfax over how to meet state-mandated housing goals. A recall effort is targeting Mayor Lisel Blash and Councilmember Stephanie Hellman in a Nov. 4 special election. Recall proponents are rallying neighbors against a proposed 243-unit apartment building on 95 Broadway, arguing it would drastically change the small town’s character. Under state mandates, Fairfax must plan for at least 490 new residences by 2031. The proposed six-story, 65-foot tall building exceeds the town’s 28.5-foot height limit but can request waivers under state density bonus law. Recall supporters argue the low-income units would still be unaffordable for most local workers and raise concerns about fire safety in an area identified as a high fire severity zone. Councilmember Blash suggests the recall is an attempt by opponents to gain a council majority and notes the new building would be constructed to modern fire codes.
Finally, our partners at San Jose Spotlight report on high-stakes decisions facing Santa Clara County voters on the Nov. 4 special election ballot. One measure impacting voters statewide is Proposition 50, which proposes redrawing California’s congressional district boundaries. Championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, proponents argue it levels the playing field in response to redistricting efforts in other states and aims to add five Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Opponents, however, call it an undemocratic power grab that bypasses the independent redistricting commission established by voters in 2008. Locally, Santa Clara County voters will consider Measure A, a proposed 0.625% sales tax increase for five years. County supervisors say it would generate $330 million to offset federal spending cuts and prevent major service reductions at the county’s four public hospitals and 15 health clinics. Opponents argue the revenue isn’t guaranteed to go entirely toward health care, as it’s a general tax, and question the need for four public hospitals. Additionally, four candidates are vying to become Santa Clara County’s first new Assessor in 30 years, a position crucial for managing the county’s $700 billion assessment roll. The last day to register to vote online for the special election is Oct. 20.
And those are some of the top stories we’re following. Thank you for joining us for Bay City News.