Why is there a heat wave in March? The science behind high pressure
San Jose, Livermore, Napa, Concord, and many other inland areas will be within reach of the 90° mark, which would either tie or break all-time record warm temperatures for March. The reason? A strong area of high pressure is building overhead.
DoorDash robots headed for Fremont streets
First came the Tesla robot. Now, a new automated helper is ready to hit the streets of Freemont: DoorDash Dot. The little red four-wheeled delivery vehicle is expected to operate near Fremont’s Downtown and City Center, an area centrally located near a high density of restaurants, apartments and other businesses in...
The Bay Area’s ‘city of trees’ is cutting down hundreds of historic eucalyptuses
After decades of fighting, this Bay Area city is cutting down hundreds of historic trees. Here’s why it’s happening.
Menlo Park’s Sharon Heights Neighborhood Hit by Multiple Home Burglaries
Sharon Heights Sees Surge in Residential Burglaries in Menlo Park I live in a neighborhood where quiet streets and big, […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
10 Happiest Cities in the US
WalletHub has taken a crack at identifying the happiest city in the nation, and it turns out that Fremont, California, wins the crown. The site used nearly 30 metrics gleaned from "positive-psychology research," including income, leisure time, physical health, depression rates, divorce rates, and even sleep rates....
San Jose Off-Ramp Horror: Driver Vanishes After Deadly I-280 Hit-And-Run
A man was killed yesterday on the southbound I-280 off-ramp at 10th Street in San Jose after he was struck by a vehicle and the driver took off before help arrived, according to the California Highway Patrol. Responding officers found the victim unresponsive with injuries consistent with being hit by a car, and he...
Redwood City officers won’t face charges in fatal shooting
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office concluded on Friday that the three Redwood City Police Department officers who fatally shot Jose Reynaldo Lombera in November were legally justified in using deadly force and will not face criminal charges. District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe found that Officers Jake...
This silky tart is one of the Bay Area’s best desserts
Grand Opening’s four-layer black sesame guava tart is like the Rolls-Royce of tarts.
Beachgoers May Want to Steer Clear of Teen ‘Beach Takeover’ Parties Happening in Alameda
Two unsanctioned beach parties attracting hundreds of teens are scheduled to take place in Alameda, and while they’re reportedly part of a regular tradition involving activities like water balloon and water gun fights, police warn that past events have resulted in “dangerous consequences.”. The Alameda Police...
💰 Measure AA: $12 Parcel Tax for Bay Restoration
Voters across the San Francisco Bay Area—including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties—will decide on Measure AA. If approved by two-thirds of voters, it would add a $12 annual parcel tax on each taxable property from July 1, 2017, through June 30,...
