California county approves reparations plan as neighboring school district ‘Black Thriving’ effort stalls
Alameda County approved a sweeping reparations plan focused on housing and criminal justice reform as Oakland Unified faces criticism for stalled promises.
Elderly driver dies after Tesla crashes and catches fire at San Mateo intersection
San Mateo, California – A violent crash at a busy San Mateo intersection ended in fire Tuesday evening, leaving an elderly driver dead and investigators searching for answers. The collision unfolded in seconds. A gray Tesla crossed Alameda de las Pulgas at Highway 92, struck the center median, went...
Illegal underground Bay Area nightclub shut down, police say
In the heart of Silicon Valley an unexpected scene unfolded when law enforcement officers moved in on an operation that had drawn hundreds of revelers each weekend. A Bay Area illegal nightclub had been running for months in an industrial warehouse space in San Jose complete with makeshift bars and sound systems but wi
Driver charged with murder in crash that killed 2 on Highway 87 in San...
A San Jose driver has been arrested and charged with murder following a fiery crash that killed a mother and her young child on Highway 87 late last year.
Exclusive: Meet the Bay Area-themed art car that will be rolling through the region...
Bay Area artist Alicia McCarthy is transforming a 1979 Volkswagen van into “Furthermore” for the 2027 Further Triennial.
Arrest made following deadly hit-and-run crash in Redwood City
Redwood City police arrested a man Wednesday after a fatal hit-and-run collision Tuesday evening. Lazaro Gregorio Chacajlux, 32, of Redwood City, surrendered on Wednesday to police investigators, according to a police release. He was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Maguire Correctional Facility on suspici
COVID Is Rising Again in the Bay Area For Summer 2026 — But Don’t...
As if you needed another health concern to worry about — beyond the “explosive diarrhea” stomach parasite causing a surge of sicknesses around the United States — it looks like the COVID-19 virus is making a gradual reappearance in the Bay Area. To put it another...
Scientists unravel composition of old birds’ nests to fight climate change
Birds' nests from decades ago are helping provide a blueprint to help fight climate change today.
The Great California Equity Trade: Same Footprint, A Million-Dollar Difference
There are plenty of headlines about people leaving the Bay Area, but this story isn’t just about moving—it’s about a massive lifestyle upgrade, and unlocking financial freedom without leaving Northern California behind. What does your money buy you in the Bay Area versus the Greater Sacramento region?...
Bay Area gas water heater ban delayed, retooled by Air District
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District released a retooled draft of its ban on gas-powered hot water heaters, delaying implementation and adding exemptions for those to whom it would be a burden. Originally scheduled to start Jan. 1, the ban was one of the most stringent regulations in the...
