East Bay Quake Jolts Commute As BART Slows Systemwide
This morning brought a literal shake-up for Bay Area riders, as BART warned that an earthquake had hit its service area and that trains would be running at reduced speeds while safety inspections were underway. Trains kept moving, but under slow orders, and passengers were told to expect residual delays of up to 20...
Judge dismisses charges against Gilroy daycare operator
The criminal case against Christina Johnson, the former operator of a daycare in Gilroy, was dismissed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Jan. 29. Felony charges against Johnson related to a Gilroy Police investigation dating back to 2024 were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, the Santa Clara County...
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
"Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to launch their entrepreneurial pursuits," co-founder Roman Scott said.
Another Bay Area city moves to outlaw short-term rentals
Sausalito banned both short-term rentals and their advertisements in October.
Teen found fatally shot in San Jose business parking lot
The shooting happened around 4:48 p.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of Winchester Boulevard. When police arrived at the scene, they found a 17-year-old boy who had been shot at least once.
Jogger dies after being struck by driver in Palo Alto crosswalk
A Palo Alto jogger in her 50s died after being hit by a car in a crosswalk Friday morning.
Human trafficking suspect arrested in North Bay. Victim transported across multiple states, police say
VALLEJO, Calif. - Vallejo police arrested a human trafficking suspect at a motel over the weekend, after a woman reported being forced, threatened and coerced into performing sexual acts and said she feared for her safety. What we know:. On Friday, investigators were called to a hotel in the 400...
Santa Clara man suffers broken ribs, back after brutal attack by bicyclist mob
A Santa Clara driver suffered fractures to his ribs and back after a mob of bicyclists brutally assaulted him following an accident involving one of them. This is the latest in a string of violent incidents involving bicycle "ride outs", a rapidly growing trend where large, often informal groups of cyclists -- from...
Peet’s Coffee to Close Several Locations in California As Workers Raise Concerns
Peet’s Coffee, the specialty coffee roaster and retailer, will be closing some of its locations in California, including two in Southern California. Calling the closures a “difficult decision,” a Peet’s spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times in an email that the closures “reflect a broader effort to align our...
California’s recent earthquake activity and chances of ‘The Big One’
Good morning. As Californians, we know earthquakes — small and big — come with the territory. But even if we’ve grown somewhat used to feeling those temblors ( yep, still not a fan ), it doesn’t make them any less unnerving. Over the past few weeks, our state has experienced many quakes, including the most recent...
