1 killed in South Bay wrong-way head-on crash
(KRON) — The passenger of a wrong-way car on Highway 17 was killed in a head-on crash overnight Saturday, according to the San Jose California Highway Patrol Area Office. Authorities believe the wrong-way driver was under the influence. CHP was first alerted at 12:38 a.m. to the wrong-way vehicle, a Toyota Camry,...
Federal budget cuts could deepen homelessness crisis, Milpitas nonprofit warns at conference
This past Saturday, August 23, at the Milpitas Police Department (1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.) conference room, local nonprofit Hope for the Unhoused (H4U) hosted its 3rd annual Homeless Conference, providing presentations on the state of homelessness in Milpitas while highlighting the challenges and opportunities that...
San Francisco district attorney has filed just one treatment-mandated drug possession case under Proposition...
An Aug. 17 article in the Mercury News detailing the early results of California’s Proposition 36, overwhelmingly approved in 2024 with promises of treatment for drug addiction and more accountability for crimes like burglary, showed thus far in the Bay Area, the measure has compelled only a few dozen people into...
Urgent Search Underway for 17-Year-Old Colin Kalanges Missing in San Jose
The California Highway Patrol has issued an "Endangered Missing Advisory" for a 17-year-old boy who has gone missing in San Jose. Colin Kalanges was reported to have been last seen yesterday morning, near Tawnygate Way and Hollowgate Way. The CHP alert, shared on behalf of the San Jose Police Department, urges anyone...
Mark Zuckerberg gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors because of the nonstop...
This isn’t the first time Zuckerberg has clashed with neighbors over real estate projects.
Macaulay Culkin hosting ‘Home Alone’ screenings in the Bay Area
Fans can watch the holiday classic along with its star, then hear Culkin share behind-the-scenes stories and take audience questions.
Community advocate Brenda Grisham announces plans to run for Oakland mayor
An East Bay community advocate has announced plans to run for Oakland mayor in 2026. Brenda Grisham, who led last year's recall effort against former DA Pamela Price, made her announcement Monday. She said there's a lot of things in Oakland that need to be changed and is already assembling...
San Jose removes over 100K pounds of trash from Columbus Park encampment cleanup
A longstanding homeless encampment in San Jose is being cleared piece by piece. According to the city, out of 370 people at the encampment, 238 which is 64% said yes to housing.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Oakland, Santa Clara, and Ventura Receive Voter-approved Prop 1...
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $75.5 million awarded through Homekey+ to create 200 permanent homes with supportive services. August 26, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — In case you missed it, the state recently announced $75.5 million in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding will create 200 permanent supportive...
Berkeley man recounts how he stopped alleged kidnapping
A local man was riding his bike in Berkeley's Aquatic Park on a recent Tuesday when the sound of screaming caught his attention. He turned to the left and saw two women wrestling on the ground beside a large red building and two benches: A younger white woman was pinning down a much older Asian woman. It was about...
