Study highlights wildfire evacuation risks on Bay Area coast
A new study from researchers at UC Santa Barbara is raising concerns about wildfire evacuation safety, finding that some Bay Area communities have a significantly better chance of avoiding fatalities during a wildfire.
Bay Area playground closed due to flea infestation
A Fairfax playground is temporarily closed due to a flea infestation parents had to complain about. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports on the non-toxic methods being used to eradicate the pests.
CEO convicted of conspiracy in Medicare home health fraud scheme in California
As the nationwide crackdown on home healthcare fraud continues to intensify, a US attorney hopes the conviction of California home health agency chief executive officer in connection with a Medicare fraud scheme “sends a strong message.”. District Judge James Donato in federal court in San Francisco last week convicted
Blog: Weeds, trash, and open-air latrines at Caltrain’s San Antonio station
Caltrain’s San Antonio station is located in a sort of no-man’s land on the border between Palo Alto and Mountain View. Between the two cities and Caltrain, it’s not clear to me who is responsible for maintaining the different areas around the station — the platform by the tracks, the underpass beneath San Antonio Road
California DOJ investigates fatal Fremont police shooting
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that the California Department of Justice is investigating the circumstances that led to a police officer fatally shooting an allegedly armed suspect on Friday in Fremont. The shooting, which resulted in the death of one individual, happened at approximately 3:38 p
Beloved Oakland Dessert Spot Quietly Plants First Suburban Flag In San Ramon
Gregory's Gourmet Desserts, the tiny Oakland bakery with the giant cinnamon rolls, has slipped across the hills into San Ramon, quietly debuting its first suburban outpost and immediately catching the attention of early-morning regulars and curious commuters. According to East Bay Times, Gregory's Gourmet Desserts, run
Three motorists die in separate accidents in South Valley
Three people died in separate vehicle accidents in South Valley over the July 25-26 weekend, according to authorities. Two of the crashes involved motorcycles, with their riders pronounced dead after officers responded. A California Highway Patrol commander emphasized that most accidents are preventable, and urged moto
1 killed, 2 injured in early morning San Jose shooting
One man was killed and two others were injured in an early morning shooting Sunday that marks San Jose's 16th homicide this year, authorities said. San Jose police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Seventh Street and Leo Avenue at approximately 2:55 a.m. on July 26.
Redwood City is rolling the dice on rent control
Critics say the measure might jeopardize affordable housing.
The Bay Area’s strangest street name is not that unique
(KRON) — What’s in a name? If you find yourself on a certain road in a certain Bay Area city, the answer is not much. That road is No Name Street in Rohnert Park. It’s located not far off Highway 101 and Rohnert Park Expressway, connecting Southwest Boulevard and Alma Avenue. For a road that […]

















