San Jose Man Busted After Mom Finds Toddler Assault on Home Security Video
San José police say they arrested 23-year-old Benjamin Amlicke this week after a toddler was sexually assaulted at a home in the city late last month. According to investigators, the child’s mother went to the police after reviewing footage from a home surveillance system, triggering a rapid response from specialized...
2 Chainz is Coming to Alameda
Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign, 50 Cent headline shows on Friday and Saturday. Hip-hop superstar 2 Chainz will headline an exclusive late-night show (9 p.m. to 2 a.m.) at Alameda’s Gold Bar Distillery on Thursday, February 5, as part of the distillery’s Celebration of Champions event series before the Big Game this weekend.
Large police presence in Fremont neighborhood due to reported shooting
Fremont police say the department received multiple 911 calls of a shooting that occurred near Central Avenue and Joseph Street. The public is asked to avoid the area.
Driver in stolen car dies in San Jose crash; investigation underway
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A man driving a stolen car died in a crash early on Saturday morning after allegedly attempting to flee from San Jose police. A San Jose Police Department cruiser found the reported stolen Infiniti EX37 sedan traveling north on Winchester Boulevard just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, according to a...
Amazon to lay off nearly 800 workers across the Bay Area
Amazon is planning a fresh round of layoffs that will slash hundreds of corporate jobs in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, this spring.
Banno shares top Bay Area ramen restaurants
The Bay Area is rich in flavors and offers a diverse selection of international foods. One of these popular foods is ramen. A dish known for its umami-filled broth and chewy noodles, ramen is a perfect meal to share with friends and family. But with so many options, it can be difficult to choose what is worth the...
Hayward baker: generations of flavor at Max’s Cakes
At Max’s Cakes in Hayward, family and tradition are baked into every treat. Owner Max Soto carries on recipes passed down for generations, from classic cake slices to show-stopping custom cakes.
The 30-year-old bakery inside the former Black Panther Party Oakland headquarters has closed
From a 30-year-old bakery inside the Oakland Black Panther Party’s original headquarters, to cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlors, these are the major Bay Area restaurant closings in January.
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Why We Choose Danger: The Choice We Make When We Get on an E-Bike
The smooth motor, speedy travel time, and reduced fuel consumption of an e-bike are enticing. However, as e-bike use steadily increases, concerns about their safety risks have become more apparent. “When you’ve got an e-bike on the road or on the sidewalks, and you’re flying on the sidewalks, that is...
