Sierra LaMar murder case retrial: Premeditation thrown out
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Defense attorneys for Antolin Garcia-Torres, the man previously convicted of kidnapping and murdering 15-year-old Sierra LaMar in Morgan Hill, are using aggressive tactics leading up to his retrial. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge recently granted the defense team’s request for a spe
Bay Area gets first red flag warning of year as ‘dangerous fire weather conditions’...
The Putah Fire near California’s Wine Country was the only major blaze burning Tuesday, but officials warned more fires could break later this week amid hot, dry and windy weather.
California man guilty of insurance fraud after brake checking semi truck until rear-end crash,...
A San Jose man was recently convicted for insurance fraud and more after causing a collision with a semi truck and then lying to police about the crash, officials said. Last week, Ken Pham Tran, 53, was convicted on charges of felony insurance fraud, felony vandalism, and reckless driving, according to the Santa Clara
Alameda County sheriff makes arrest after stolen vehicle heist
Alameda County Sheriff's Office arrested Oakland resident Darryl Roach on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle that was connected to the five-vehicle burglary Sunday. They have not yet determined whether additional suspects were involved. This investigation remains ongoing, and the office encourages the public to c
Bay Area Air District slaps Tesla’s Fremont factory with 17 violations in one day
The agency issued Tesla 45 violation notices this year and 369 in the past five.
America’s wealthiest suburbs are overwhelmingly concentrated in one state
California is an incredible place to live – if you can afford it. The Golden State is home to some of the country’s richest people, and the home prices certainly reflect it. A recent analysis by personal finance site MoneyLion found an overwhelming number of suburbs on the...
It turns out the Bay Area can’t get enough of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Kitchen
Goop Kitchen is opening one of its first dine-in locations in downtown San Francisco, plus a new East Bay delivery outpost.
Japan-based concrete firm wheels and deals for some San Jose properties
SAN JOSE — A Japan-based cement company whose corporate maneuvers drew the scrutiny of the U.S. Justice Department has bought several San Jose properties as part of a mega-deal in the concrete materials business. Taiheiyo Cement Corp. of Tokyo, as part of a $712 million deal for the California...
At 250, America’s Story Includes California Long Before It Was American
From Indigenous and Mexican roots to modern immigration debates, California’s past offers a broader understanding of American identity and citizenship. This story was reported for K Onda KQED, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area’s Latinx community. Click here to subscribe. I have a hard time imagining...
All the Free Nature Events at California State Parks Near You This Week
Head to your favorite state park — or check out a new one — for California State Parks Week. From watercolor classes, musical performances and yoga to guided birding, fishing demonstrations and scavenger hunts, dozens of events are on offer this week at California state parks — and they’re all free.
