A Bay Area man escaped Auschwitz as a teen. This Marin filmmaker turned his...
“The Optimist” tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who escaped Auschwitz and later used his story to inspire Bay Area teens.
Redwood City Man Arrested in Connection with Bay Area Burglaries and Home Invasion
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — “A months long investigation between the Redwood City Police Department and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has tied a suspect to at least two residential burglaries and a home invasion along the peninsula. The suspect has been in custody since Jan. 17, while detectives from both agencies...
Bay Area climber rescued after 700-foot fall on Mount Shasta
Two Bay Area climbers called for help after one slid roughly 700 feet while descending Mount Shasta.
Animal shelter seeks dog treat donations
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) in Dublin is asking for donations of dog treats to help with training and daily walks. The shelter is running low on supplies and welcomes items like Kirkland Biscuits and Top Chews Chicken Jerky, though any brand of biscuits or soft jerky is appreciated.
Teens’ Self-Reported Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Risk for New Psychiatric Diagnosis
HealthDay News — Self-reported adolescent cannabis use is associated with an increased risk for incident psychiatric disorders, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum. Kelly C. Young-Wolff, PhD, from Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Pleasanton, and colleagues examined whether adolescent cannabis...
Bay Area chiropractor says he is seeing pre-arthritis symptoms in younger people
He advises people to lie down, extend their arms, and hold the phones above their heads, or people should hold their phone at eye level, rather than looking down.
Driver watching YouTube crashes into CHP car in San Mateo: authorities
(KRON) — An alert California Highway Patrol officer narrowly avoided being struck by a distracted driver who collided with the back of a stopped patrol vehicle last week in San Mateo, authorities said Monday. The driver allegedly told CHP that he was watching YouTube videos and didn’t see the road flares or the...
San Mateo Cranks Up Heat on Gas Homes With New Electric Rules
San Mateo is turning the dial toward all-electric living. Last Monday, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a new round of reach-code updates that push homes and commercial buildings toward electric appliances and electric-ready wiring. The rules require heat pumps or higher-efficiency air conditioners when...
Marathon warns of refinery closures in California
Marathon Petroleum has sent a letter to California leaders cautioning that an upcoming vote by state regulators could lead to more oil refineries shutting down across the state. The company emphasized that such closures would result in the loss of jobs, tax revenue, and other economic benefits that would be difficult...
San Jose man killed along Highway 17
On March 8, about 10pm, CHP officers responded to a call of a crash on southbound Highway 17, south of Glenwood Drive. A 44-year-old man from San Jose was driving a 2008 Suzuki SX4 at an unknown speed when, for reasons still under investigation, the driver lost control of the Suzuki and crashed into the concrete...

















