25 arrested in Bay Area human trafficking crackdown during World Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Human trafficking enforcement operations conducted in the Bay Area during the FIFA World Cup 2026 resulted in the arrests of 25 trafficking suspects and the contact of more than 50 victims for recovery, the FBI announced Thursday. The operations were focused across San Jose, Mountain View, Campbe
New Leaf to close only San Jose grocery store, affecting 61 workers
A state filing shows New Leaf plans to close its only San Jose grocery store, but the company has not publicly explained why.
Dreams of homeownership in Bay Area just got pricier
(KRON) — Potential Bay Area homebuyers should brace for the bite! The average U.S mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in the past 12 months. A 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.58% from 6.55% last week. That’s according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. One year ago, the average rate was […]
Bay Area classic rock station KFOX flips 98.5 FM to country
Listeners tuning to 98.5 FM will now hear contemporary country rather than classic rock, but KFOX is continuing on HD Radio and online.
Oakland Judge Pushes Murder Case Ahead as ‘Crooked Cop’ Scandal Looms
An Alameda County judge yesterday ordered Andre Griffin to stand trial in the 2019 killing of Keith Woodson, keeping a closely watched Oakland murder case alive even as defense lawyers argue the entire investigation is contaminated by an allegedly corrupt homicide detective. The hearing zeroed in on whether the evidenc
CHP searching for witnesses in Hayward fatal hit and run
(KRON)– Officials in the East Bay are asking the public for information about a fatal hit and run this week. It happened Tuesday in Hayward just before 4 p.m., on the westbound side of Highway 92. A box truck and Toyota 4Runner towing a U-Haul collided just east of Industrial Boulevard, killing the Toyota driver. […]
Santa Clara Toy Bin Bust As Cops Find Loaded Gun Under Stuffed Animals
Santa Clara police say a probation search turned up a loaded handgun tucked beneath stuffed animals in a child’s toy bin this week, and two people wound up in handcuffs. Officers also reported finding extended magazines, ammunition, suspected gang indicia and a large amount of cash, and say the vehicle tied to the case
Oakland to get a creative Mexican restaurant from a Tartine alum
The owner of the hit My Friend Fernando popup, known for its seasonal tortas, will open his first restaurant in Oakland.
Invasive ‘yellow fever’ mosquito newly found in Castro Valley
A "perfect combination" of hot and humid weather can help mosquitoes flourish.
Conviction tossed in $1 million Bay Area COVID fraud case over juror bias
Atilla Colar in 2023 was convicted on 44 felony charges related to an alleged COVID benefit fraud scheme at a Bay Area parolee rehabilitation program.
