San Jose Mayor Trumpets Mystery KRON4 Poll as Governor Bid ‘Breakout’
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan spent today touting a post that claimed a KRON4 poll suddenly put him in first place in the crowded California governor's race, with 46 percent support after last night's debate. Shared from his official account, the message cast the televised showdown as a breakout moment for his candidacy. If those numbers were accurate, the primary landscape would be dramatically...
Man arrested after posing as a police officer to rob a spa in Cupertino
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A man accused of posing as a police officer and robbing a Cupertino spa has been arrested following a week-long investigation, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives arrested 32-year-old Brendan Kroning of San Andreas on Wednesday, in a parking...
Beyond the chains: The Yard Coffee stands out in Redwood City
With long school days and packed schedules, coffee has become a regular part of many students’ routines, whether it’s for a quick boost before class or a place to sit down and get work done. The Yard Coffee, located in Redwood City, offers students an alternative to the...
Blighted San Jose building lands on city radar for heightened scrutiny
SAN JOSE — A blighted building in downtown San Jose landed on the city’s radar and now faces intensified scrutiny to ensure the property doesn’t become a full-fledged eyesore. One of several locations downtown that have been afflicted by deteriorating conditions, the building at 96 North Second...
The Charmed Life of Doug McConnell
Many people, including Doug McConnell himself, would say he led a charmed life. And he did, but it came to a close in January 2026 after nearly four years of effort to recover from a debilitating stroke in April 2022. Doug spent the better part of his 80 years doing exactly what he most loved to do: explore the world around him, sharing his...
San Jose adjusts living wage for city contract workers to catch up with inflation
To help city contractors keep up with the Bay Area’s high cost of living, San Jose will now tie their pay directly to the rate of inflation — a move that increases wages for some of the city’s lowest paid contract workers. The San Jose City Council...
Bay Area Dance Week gets everyone moving
Bay Area Dance Week, is a 10-day celebration of movement and dance. The festival kicks-off with One Dance at 12 pm on Friday, April 24 at Jesse Square. Runs through May 3. Dudley Flores, Aimee Rose, and Jess Bozzo, give insight.
DA sends message to alleged victims of ex-congressman Eric Swalwell
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Alameda County District Attorney held a news conference Thursday with a message for alleged victims of Eric Swalwell. Earlier this April, the embattled politician resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor’s race over a sexual assault scandal. Speaking to reporters at the Oakland courthouse, District Attorney Ursula […]
Burbank High School Speech & Debate Team Wins First State Championship
This past weekend, Burbank High School 11th grader Gwyneth Glover won the California High School Speech Association’s State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation at the 2026 CHSSA State Tournament, which was held April 17th-19th at James Logan High School in Union City, CA. In doing so, she became the first speech and debate state champion in Burbank High School history.
Annie Wilson is Helping Senior Dogs Find Forever Homes
“I always tell people that I grew up on an island,” Angela “Annie” J.B. Wilson says with pride. “It may not be a tropical island, but it’s my little island.”. For this local Alamedan, the island is a community that “comes together when someone has a need.” Annie volunteers for Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS), and when her dog Virginia “Gigi” Woof...

















