Here’s a first look at the Bay Area’s huge new Korean food complex
The supermarket brings groceries, a restaurant, bars, a bakery and more to the Peninsula. Peek inside before opening day.
Hayward driver charged in fatal crash allegedly closed eyes while speeding
HAYWARD, Calif. - A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old. Kelvin Leovander, 35, was charged by the Alameda County...
San Leandro Traffic Stop Reveals “Ghost” Gun in Child’s Backpack, Driver Arrested for Drug...
During a routine patrol in San Leandro, a CHP Officer made a concerning discovery after pulling over a white Chevrolet pickup for multiple traffic violations. Officer Perez of the California Highway Patrol's Hayward division initiated the stop only to find more than the initial offenses. According to an official...
Historic VTA Strike Will End After Judge’s Order, Some Service to Resume by Friday
A historic strike by South Bay transit workers that has affected tens of thousands of people who rely on public transportation will come to an end after a Santa Clara County Judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt it Wednesday afternoon. The injunction, signed by Santa Clara County Superior Court...
Report says federal cuts could lead to a $17 billion economic loss and 140,000...
CALIFORNIA – A new report published by the Commonwealth Fund, on March 25, found that federal Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts could result in 140,000 million jobs lost in California and the state’s GDP falling by $17 billion in 2026.
SF’s 1st-ever Miss Chinatown, Penny Wong, prepares for 100th birthday celebration
Penny Wong, the very first Miss Chinatown, is about to mark a major milestone: her 100th birthday. Wong, who was crowned Miss Chinatown in 1948, is not only a trailblazer in the Chinese-American community but is an inspiration nearly eight decades later. The soon-to-be centenarian grew up in San Francisco's Chinatown...
Last Week’s Big 40-Arrest Raid at Market and Van Ness Produced Exactly Zero Criminal...
A much-publicized March 19 drug bust at Market and Van Ness got plenty of headlines for resulting in 40 arrests, but in a much-less reported development, absolutely none of the people arrested will face any criminal charges. Boy was the SF Police Department and SF Sheriff's Department tooting their horns...
‘They’re breaking drivers’ lives’: Uber, Lyft drivers rally in downtown L.A.
Uber and Lyft drivers held rallies across California on Wednesday, including in downtown Los Angeles, pushing for a bigger settlement in a wage theft case.
Man Convicted in Multi-State Cocaine Scheme: $340k Trafficked through NJ
NEW JERSEY - A man was convicted on March 18, 2025, for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that stretched from California to New Jersey, according to U.S. Attorney John Giordano.
San Jose sets stricter rules for street vendors
San Jose police officials told city leaders they need more tools to impound the property of illicit street vendors in downtown, especially during events. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept Police Chief Paul Joseph’s proposal to create a new street peddler permit policy to streamline law enforcement...
