SJPD arrest 4 after sledgehammer smash-and-grab at mall
San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrests of four men they say are connected to a smash-and-grab with sledgehammers at a mall several months ago. Police identified the suspects as Devin Hairston, 31, of Oakland; Charlie Jones, 23, of Oakland; Emilio Sanchez, 24, of Hayward; and Roman Camarena, 18, of Stockton.
Russian-Tied Gas Quietly Floods Bay Area and L.A. Pumps
As California drivers winced at soaring prices in mid-March and April, the state's quick fix came from a politically awkward place: a surge of imported gasoline that shipping records trace back to Russian crude. The fuel showed up after refinery problems in the Bay Area and Los Angeles and helped head off what could have been a much nastier statewide shortage. It also...
‘They’re Bleeding Us Dry’: Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks
This story is part of How We Get By, a KQED series exploring how people are coping with rising costs in the Bay Area and California. Find the full series here. When Clara Faria read her rent statement, her heart stopped. Her monthly payment would more than triple, rising from $297 per month to $995. She had four days to make the payment or...
Dunn School Student Among 5 State Speech Championship Finalists
Husna Balaven, a Los Olivos high school junior, has secured a Top 5 finish spot at the 2026 California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship Competing in the Oratorical Interpretation category. Balaven, who attends Dunn School, first had to advance through a competitive field of more than 250 students...
Dirtybird Launches ‘Social Club’ to Bring Community Off the Dancefloor and Into Real Life
Influential Bay Area label Dirtybird has announced the launch of Dirtybird Social Club, a new community-driven initiative designed to bring its fanbase together through real-world experiences that extend beyond the club. Built around the intersection of games, fitness, food, and music, Dirtybird Social Club introduces a fresh approach to fan...
Fremont: Police Activity Shuts Down Roadway Near I-880 On-Ramp Early Thursday
Officers in Fremont asked drivers early Thursday morning to avoid a roadway near an Interstate Highway 880 on-ramp due to police activity. Around 2:45 a.m., the Fremont Police Department advised motorists to avoid the area near Grimmer Boulevard and Auto Mall Parkway, noting the closure could remain in place for an extended period while the situation is being handled.
Barricaded suspect who allegedly stole UPS truck arrested after Fremont standoff
A suspect who police say had barricaded themselves in a stolen delivery truck after a short chase is now in custody after a standoff in Fremont early Thursday morning.
7 social workers placed on leave after death of ‘Baby Jaxon’
Seven Santa Clara County social workers were placed on paid administrative leave following the death of 2-year-old "Baby Jaxon" in foster care.
Redwood City rent control could be strengthened under November ballot measure
Redwood City civic leaders have submitted signatures to place a measure on the ballot that would impose strict rent caps and charge landlords annual fees to fund a tenant protection program.
San Jose toddler struck and killed by minivan
A driver struck and killed a 1-year-old boy in the parking lot of an apartment complex in San Jose, police said.

















