Atmospheric river to hit California with heavy rain, strong winds. Here’s a timeline of...
A fast-moving storm driven by an atmospheric river will sweep down the California coast, bringing a quick burst of heavy rain, strong winds and snow in the Sierra Nevada.
In the Heart of Silicon Valley, one City’s Homeless Population Grew by 56%
Homelessness in Mountain View, California grew at a rate significantly higher than the rest of Santa Clara County, reports Veer Oberoi in the MVHS Oracle. While Santa Clara County saw a rise of 8 percent in its unhoused population since 2023, Mountain View saw a much sharper growth of 56 percent.
California sorority intruder stole underwear, watched women shower, police say
A 45-year-old Bay Area man with an extensive criminal history was arrested in connection with a break-in at a UC Berkeley sorority house, in which he’s accused of watching women shower, stealing underwear and pizza. According to the Berkeley Police Department, the frightening Nov. 1 incident took place in the 2300...
Waymo launches robotaxi freeway service in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix
(Reuters) -Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides that use freeways across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, as it steps up expansion amid competition in the self-driving industry.
Tobacco and Nicotine Ban Faces Backlash from Coastal Town Business Owners
A Bay Area town has enacted a comprehensive tobacco sales ban, prompting backlash from local business owners, with new restrictions on nicotine products scheduled to take effect this December. A coastal town in the Bay Area has taken a significant step towards public health by passing a comprehensive ban on...
Intense Atmospheric River To Hit California In Hours
Parts of California face heavy rainfall and the threat of flash floods from Wednesday.
Northern lights splash across Bay Area: Here’s where they will be visible tonight
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - The northern lights are putting on a show this week, including splashing over the skies in Novato, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, San Anselmo and San Rafael. Viewers like Jessica Norelli Cox shared photos of the rare geo-magnetic storm with KTVU and images like this were shared all over the country on...
BART to raise daily parking rates in new year
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Bay Area commuters who rely on parking at BART stations will see daily rates increase by as much as $1.60 starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District announced Monday. Most BART stations will see daily parking fees increase by $0.40, which the agency said reflects inflation. Four...
It’s impossible to get into some Bay Area restaurants. Should we put them on...
Our critics are revisiting criteria — popups, food trucks, scarce seats — and want your input on the 2026 Top 100 Bay Area restaurants list.
San Jose suspect wanted for more than 100 vehicle break-ins: PD
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department is asking for the public’s help catching an unknown person suspected of committing more than 100 vehicle burglaries at apartment garages in the South Bay. Many of the vehicle break-ins are thought to have happened overnight. Police have released a photo of the suspect in hopes...
