NorCal quinceañera planner charged with scamming families out of thousands of dollars
The families allege they paid the party planner upwards of $4,500 to book vendors and reserve spaces, but nothing was set up.
Oakland is considering a controversial encampment policy
This interview aired in the October 6, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents. Cities around the Bay Area have been debating how to handle people camping in public places or living in RVs. Right now, Oakland is in the midst of dramatically changing its homelessness policy. The new proposal was put forth by District 7 Council...
San Jose Police Arrest Seven in Connection With Kim Hung Jewelry Robbery Caught on...
Seven arrested in connection with San Jose Kim Hung jewelry robbery caught on camera. Seven suspects involved in the San Jose Kim Hung jewelry store robbery in September were arrested, the San Jose Police Department announced on Friday. On September 5, 2025, at approximately 2:05 PM, San José Police Department...
San Jose finishes installing red light cameras at problematic intersections
The city of San Jose finished installing its first set of red light cameras at four busy intersections that have a history of red light running and crashes.
This California Diner From 1927 Serves Omelets Locals Swear By
Step onto Park Street in Alameda and you can’t miss Ole’s Waffle Shop, its brick façade glowing under neon that has lured neighbors inside since 1927. Nearly a century later, it still holds steady against passing trends, serving hearty breakfasts without a hint of fuss. The omelets...
San Jose path could be renamed for Filipino labor leader
A group of San Jose Filipino residents want to ensure their contributions to the labor movement won’t be forgotten. The group is pushing to rename Paseo de San Antonio, a downtown pedestrian walkway, after labor leader Larry Itliong. Itliong was instrumental in fighting for better farmworker rights alongside Cesar...
San Jose fire crews respond to 2-alarm fire at Tomo Sushi
The fire department said nearby businesses were temporarily evacuated and that the fire was knocked down just before 10:45 a.m.
California police pull over driverless car for illegal U-turn
CALIFORNIA — A routine DUI enforcement operation took an unexpected turn last week when San Bruno police officers stopped a fully autonomous vehicle that made an illegal U-turn directly in front of them.
California Condor delicately treated for fractured wing at Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is home to a wide variety of cute and fascinating animals, one of which recently exhibited minor injuries that prompted officials to take action.
San Jose Police Issue Silver Alert for Missing Senior James McDonnell, Community Urged to...
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the San Jose Police Department for an at-risk senior citizen named James McDonnell, who was reported missing on Thursday. Described as an 82-year-old man with gray hair and blue eyes, McDonnell stands at 5 feet 9 inches and weighs approximately 180...
