Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Palo Alto
(KRON) — A bicyclist who was struck by a car in Palo Alto more than a week ago succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The bicyclist, a man in his eighties, was riding in the 3400 block of Foothill Expressway on Oct. 4 at 12:18 p.m. when the crash […]
Legal battles over tainted death penalty cases continue in Alameda County
When Pamela Price was sworn in as Alameda County District Attorney in 2023, she promised a “reckoning” with the criminal legal system’s injustices, including police and prosecutorial misconduct. And she brought a new philosophy to the DA’s office, focusing on rehabilitation instead of punishment for youth, and...
Fremont-based company snags Del Taco fast food chain in $115M deal
The sale comes amid a financial restructuring plan for Jack in the Box.
Express lane charges reach $20 on parts of Hwy 101 during morning Bay Area...
"That's insanity!" There's an outrage from drivers as recent express lane charges during the morning commute have now reached $20 on parts of Highway 101 in San Mateo County.
Stolen mail, counterfeit IDs, social security cards, passports found during San Jose traffic stop
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department found and seized stacks of stolen mail, counterfeit IDs, social security cards and U.S. passports during a traffic stop in San Jose Thursday evening. Officers pulled the car over in connection to a string of mail thefts in south San Jose. During the stop, officers spoke with...
NO KINGS DAY THIS SATURDAY! October 18 – All over the Bay Area
(Scroll down for locations & times…) In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city...
Big earthquake on Hayward Fault could cause damage similar to 1989 Loma Prieta quake,...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thursday’s 3.1 magnitude earthquake was the latest of five notable aftershocks to hit Berkeley since a 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the college town on Sept. 22. A day later, the Bay Area remembers the deadly Loma Prieta earthquake, a 6.9 magnitude quake on the San Andrews Fault, which...
A major earthquake hasn’t struck California’s big cities in 3 decades. On Thursday, we...
A major earthquake hasn't struck any of California's biggest cities in more than three decades, but the "Big One" is a matter of when, not if. The annual ShakeOut drill preaches preparedness.
This historic town — with beer, beavers and a shipwreck — is the Bay...
I knew this Contra Costa town for its imposing row of refinery equipment along the highway. But a train trip downtown changed everything, culture critic Peter Hartlaub writes.
Mayor Gary Singh to Deliver His First State of the City Address – A...
UNION CITY, CA, October 15, 2025 - Join us as Mayor Gary Singh delivers his first State of the City Address on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM at the Ruggieri Senior Center. This exciting evening will spotlight the City’s achievements, bold initiatives, and the shared vision shaping Union City’s next...
