Demolition of cement plant begins at historic Cupertino quarry
Construction crews this week begin work to demolish and remove a sprawling cement plant at a historic quarry in the hills west of Cupertino that has provided building materials for dams, highways, bridges and other projects across California since the 1930s, but in recent years encountered growing environmental violati
Police say Bay Area burglary suspect took selfies while stealing more than $100,000 in...
Police say selfie photographs became key evidence after more than $100,000 in tools, copper wire and vehicles disappeared from a Northern California business.
Milpitas Vice Mayor calls for Police Union President’s resignation after scathing letter to council
Last month, on June 8, the Milpitas Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) sent an 8-page letter to the Milpitas City Council, criticizing a few of its members…. The letter, which can be read in its entirety here, cites quotes and exchanges from a June 2 budget meeting, claiming that councilmembers lacked “basic municipal
San Jose man who tried to profit from his own road rage sentenced
(KRON) — A San Jose man was sentenced Friday to serve 60 days in jail for trying to profit from his own road rage crash and submitting a bogus claim to his auto insurance company, prosecutors said. Ken Pham Tran, 53, told Progressive Insurance Co. that the damage to his white Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was […]
World’s largest fast-food chain opens first Bay Area location with free ice cream cones
Mixue has opened its first Bay Area location in Sunnyvale, marking another step in the Chinese chain’s rapid U.S. expansion.
Chevron to relocate 180 California workers to Texas as headquarters move continues
The oil giant says 180 workers in San Ramon are expected to relocate to Houston as it shifts more corporate operations out of the Bay Area.
Why this Bay Area grocery store remains a California favorite
With rising food prices, a routine trip to the grocery store can feel like a luxury. In California, high-end grocery stores such as Erewhon, where custom smoothie kits go for a $100, are becoming increasingly prominent in this K-shaped economy. According to the Food Institute, luxury grocery stores are thriving...
Bay Area teen caught in CA DMV recall forcing 11,000 Californians into unexplained retests
A Burlingame teenager is among 11,000 California drivers who received notices from the CA Department of Motor Vehicles requiring them to retake a test because of what the agency described as an "irregularity" in test results.
New lawsuit says Horn Barbecue didn’t pay wages. How it impacts Fresno workers
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against famed barbecue pitmaster Matt Horn and his restaurants, seeking compensation for unpaid wages for employees, missed meal breaks, unpaid overtime and more. The lawsuit, filed in Alameda County, seeks to include workers statewide, including at Horn Barbecue in Fresno. The Fre
Good Taste: It’s brunch, bitch!
Good Taste celebrates the world-class Bay Area food scene. This week, we’re coming through with fun brunch recs for you. My close friends recently treated me to an incredible Thai prix fixe brunch at Tanzie’s, where you will likely meet Tanzie some time during your generously portioned and beautifully plated meal. The

















