Oakland man had more than 4K pounds of illegal fireworks: sheriff
(KRON) — An Oakland man who was arrested for allegedly selling illegal fireworks online was found to have more than 4,000 pounds of fireworks in his vehicle and residence, said the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. ACSO said the investigation began when a detective came across an Instagram account advertisin
South Bay Sizzles: San Jose Braces for Brutal Heat and Fire Fears
San Jose started today under clear skies and comfortable morning air, but the real story arrives this afternoon. Inland temperatures are set to surge into the mid-90s, with the South Bay aiming for a high near 94°F and some valley pockets running even hotter. Overnight is not offering much of a cooldown either, with lo
Bay Area heat wave brings elevated fire danger as residents seek relief
As temperatures climbed into the 90s and near triple digits, Bay Area residents sought relief from the heat, while fire officials warned that hot, dry conditions can increase wildfire risk.
Potential case of rare and deadly hantavirus investigated at Bay Area prison
The "stealth infection" made recent headlines after an outbreak on a cruise ship.
Fremont’s Empty Fry’s Is About To Become An Industrial Powerhouse
Fremont’s long‑vacant Fry’s Electronics site is finally getting a second act, and it will not involve bargain TVs. The Fremont City Council has unanimously signed off on a zoning change that clears the way for the 11‑acre property at 43800 Osgood Road to be remade into roughly 144,000 square feet of industrial space. O
Levi’s Stadium Is No More: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Hosts World Cup
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara is now San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the FIFA World Cup. Well, at least for the several weeks of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, anyway. The 49ers’ stadium, which has since its opening in 2014 been named for the iconic San Francisco-based denim and clothing company, has been unbranded due to
Vessel strike kills gray whale in San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A dead gray whale found near Pier 80 in San Francisco last week was killed by a vessel strike, The Marine Mammal Center announced Wednesday. Scientists were alerted to the dead adult male gray whale on June 4. After it was towed to Angel Island State Park, teams conducted a necropsy, […]
Massive Tracy warehouse fire sends billowing black smoke across Bay Area
Firefighters are battling a massive medical supply warehouse fire in Tracy that sent billowing black smoke into the Bay Area on Thursday. The fire is also threatening a FedEx facility nearby.
ServiceNow, Salesforce, other tech firms reveal more Bay Area job cuts
SANTA CLARA — Several tech firms disclosed plans to chop hundreds of jobs in the Bay Area in fresh disclosures that show the pace of layoffs this year is running ahead of last year’s totals. ServiceNow, Salesforce, Ubisoft, Quizlet, and Verily Health revealed plans to slash a combined...
California’s Highway 37 Was Once Called “Blood Alley.” Now It’s $11 Billion Fix Is...
For decades, drivers have feared California State Route 37, a narrow strip of asphalt running...
