Waymo Turns Robotaxis into Pothole Detectors
Waymo has announced it will be working with the navigation app Waze to turn its autonomous fleet of vehicles into a rolling network of road inspectors, launching a pilot program aimed at helping cities identify and fix potholes more quickly. The move pairs Waymo’s sensor-based detection capabilities with Waze’s crowdsourced...
Suspect Linked To 75 Storage Unit Burglaries Found With Stolen Property, ‘Homemade Assault Rifle’
Authorities investigating dozens of storage unit burglaries in California say they have made an arrest and recovered stolen property including a “homemade assault rifle.” The Santa Clara Police Department said that on Feb. 23, it identified a rash of storage unit burglaries and began an investigation. Detectives determined a single suspect burglarized 35 storage units […]
DUI crash in Sunnyvale Thursday night leaves woman dead
(KRON) — A woman was killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash on the Central Expressway, according to the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. Sunnyvale DPS and fire personnel responded at around 10:55 p.m. to the area of Central Expressway and Commercial Street on a report of a major vehicle collision. The crash, police said, […]
Woman killed in crash with driver suspected of DUI in Sunnyvale
A man in his 30s was arrested for driving under the influence after he refused to give a statement to investigators or provide a blood sample.
Vigorous squall line could bring downpours, severe winds to Bay Area
A potent squall line is forecast to sweep through the region Saturday afternoon, raising the risk of lightning, downpours, severe wind gusts and even an isolated tornado.
The San Francisco Filipino Restaurant With A Hidden Menu Only Regulars Know About
This San Francisco Filipino restaurant hidden menu has a secret menu only regulars know — here's how you can find it when dining there and what to order.
Santa Clara’s El Camino Showdown: 4,390 New Homes Head To Council Vote
Yesterday, the Santa Clara Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council consider adopting a revised El Camino Real Specific Plan at a May 19 hearing. The rewrite would rezone the 3.2-mile corridor, be accompanied by a Final Environmental Impact Report and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and would allow up to 4,390 new homes along El Camino Real. Supporters say...
Decades-long effort to preserve 103-year-old bridge in rural Bay Area
Graffiti Bridge in rural Bay Area was 'worth saving' from Caltrans
Bay Area weather to take dramatic shift as storm strengthens
Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are predicted across the region, with gusty winds, hail, mountain snow, thunder and lightning in the forecast.
Sauerkraut Fish Frenzy As Tai Er Splashes Down At Valley Fair
Tai Er, the China-born Sichuan chain best known for its sauerkraut fish, has quietly slipped into Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, giving the mall a buzzy new draw while it operates in a soft-open phase. Grand-opening festivities are set for the week of April 20, which means shoppers will soon be able to sit down to the chain’s signature suan...
