Legendary skateboarder Marc Johnson dies aged 49 as fellow pro details tragic last meeting...
SKATEBOARDING legend Marc Johnson has died aged 49. The pro skater, hailed as one of the most creative riders of his generation, passed away on Tuesday. Johnson’s death was announced in an emotional statement written by longtime friend and fellow skateboard star Louie Barletta. “He was one of the...
These Are the Best U.S. Cities for Raising Families
Who’s to say what cities are best for families? It’s a personal decision, sure, but certain key metrics definitely come into play. And this year, WalletHub used 45 of them — such as housing cost, recreation opportunities, economics , and quality of schools and healthcare — to find best U.S. cities for families in 2026
Bay Area skateboarding legend Marc Johnson dies at 49
Johnson, a Thrasher Skater of the Year, helped define San Jose’s Tilt Mode Army scene and shaped modern street skating through Enjoi, Girl, Chocolate and Lakai.
Big Tech paid millions to elect Bay Area mayor in Calif. governor race. It...
It’s unclear whether Matt Mahan's million-dollar campaign is working.
One of the Bay Area’s most unique venues is in jeopardy
The USS Hornet's capacity is being slashed, leading to economic concerns.
California Police Avoid High-Speed Chase by Using GPS Tracker, 3 Teens Arrested
Three teenagers in Menlo Park, California, are facing multiple charges after they were accused of stealing a vehicle. Local police, instead of engaging in a high-speed chase, decided to use a GPS tracker to stop ... Read more
Popular athleisure brand looking to open first San Francisco store
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Alo, one of the most popular athleisure brands today, has five stores in the Bay Area. Given its premium price point, stores are currently located in affluent cities (Burlingame, Walnut Creek, Corte Madera, Santa Clara and Palo Alto) with upscale shopping centers. However, Alo has not opened in t
The first hydrogen big rigs are now rolling down U.S. interstates — refilling in...
Somewhere between the Port of Oakland and a Central Valley warehouse, a 40-ton truck merges onto the interstate, indistinguishable from the diesel rigs around it except for one detail: the only thing coming out of its exhaust stack is water vapor. The truck is one of 30 hydrogen-powered Class 8 rigs now running daily f
BART rescue measure easily clears signature hurdle. Next stop: November ballot.
Voters in five counties will have chance to vote on sales tax measure to prevent BART austerity — or shutdown of transit agency altogether BART rescue measure easily clears signature hurdle. Next stop: November ballot.
Campaign to Fund Bay Area Transit Smashes Signature Gathering Goal
The campaign needed around 186,000 signatures to qualify a sales tax for the November ballot. It planned to submit over 300,000. Organizers of the campaign to forestall drastic service cuts at the largest Bay Area transit agencies are celebrating Tuesday after overcoming their first big hurdle: submitting more than eno
