Three people fatally shot in San Jose, suspect at large
Police are searching for a shooter who allegedly killed two women and one man in San Jose, authorities said.
West Alameda Business Association Announces Launch of Webster Park
New banners, a new name, and a new vision for community connection. Last week the West Alameda Business Association (WABA) announced the official launch of Webster Park, formerly known as the Healing Garden, at 1435 Webster Street. Located in the heart of Alameda’s West End, this newly renamed space reflects WABA’s...
‘Well-known’ chef accused of robbing three banks in one day in California
A man identified as a former head chef at two closed San Francisco Bay Area restaurants faces charges that he robbed three banks in one day, police and news reports say. Valentino Luchin, 62, of San Francisco, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 10, following the robberies of three banks in the city, San Francisco police...
Newark complies with military equipment state law
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the Newark City Council held a public hearing on Newark Police Department’s list of “Military Equipment.” This is part of the city’s compliance with state law requiring the police department to get council approval before funding, purchasing and using the equipment. The...
Santa Clara County declares public health crisis for Latino residents
Latinos in Santa Clara County suffer from higher rates of poverty, lower rates of high school graduation and more deaths from diabetes than other groups. Officials want to find ways to close that gap. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously declared a public health crisis for...
VA hospital project in California balloons to $1.6 billion
A long-running Department of Veterans Affairs hospital replacement project in Palo Alto, California, has tripled in cost and slipped more than a decade behind. Approved in 2009 with an estimated budget of $450 million to replace six “seismically deficient” buildings, the initiative is now expected to exceed $1.6...
16-year-old Harbor City boy is mourned after fatal fall during Bay Area sideshow
The death of a 16-year-old Harbor City boy during a Bay Area sideshow has prompted mourning and calls for change.
The most affordable burger spot in the Bay Area just opened a new location
An affordable burger sensation hailing from the South Bay has opened a new shop in the East Bay — and crowds have quickly taken notice.
Major Bay Area refinery on track to close, city official says
Benicia leaders said this oil refinery’s departure in Solano County could reduce the city’s budget by more than $10 million.
3 people fatally shot in San Jose; search for suspect underway, police say
Police are searching for a suspect in the shooting deaths of a man and two women in San Jose on Tuesday.
