Upcoming storms ‘not expected to stall’ over San Francisco
San Francisco’s dry conditions will come to an end on Tuesday, when an incoming storm system arrives in the Bay Area. National Weather Service meteorologists said that The City could receive up to two inches of rain from Tuesday through the end of the upcoming week. The precipitation could lead to standing water on...
Struggling LA-founded fast fashion chain closes store in SF’s only thriving mall
The brand once had 800 locations across the world.
Some of the Bay Area’s Tastiest Soul Food Is Sold Out of a Convenience...
The Midnight Diners is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and graphic novelist Thien Pham. Follow them each week as they explore the hot pot restaurants, taco carts and 24-hour casino buffets that make up the Bay Area’s after-hours dining scene. Located across the street from...
San Jose lawyer who allegedly fled from Atherton home over visa fraud is extradited...
A 60-year-old former Atherton resident who had a San Jose law practice has been extradited from the Kyrgyz Republic in central Asia to face fraud charges in federal court in San Jose related to a controversial visa program aimed at attracting foreign job creators. Danhong “Jean” Chen, also known as...
Bay Area rapper wounded in shooting at Hollywood recording studio, LAPD says
Stacey Gilton, who raps under the name "Lil Yee," was shot after refusing to turn over his watch during an armed robbery late Thursday inside an East Hollywood recording studio, according to police.
State Farm executive fired over comments about rate hikes
Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.
Pair arrested in Pittsburg dog-kicking incident face animal cruelty charges
Two women who were arrested following a confrontation in the East Bay in which a dog was kicked are facing animal cruelty charges, prosecutors said. The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that 46-year-old Lagashia Shante Williams and 18-year-old Graciela Amar have been charged with...
For Immediate Release: Over 2 Million CA High School Seniors & College Students Eligible...
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Sacramento, CA —As college acceptance and financial aid letters arrive, California’s high school seniors and college students have a major opportunity through the CalKIDS program to ease their education costs. CalKIDS is the nation’s largest...
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to conduct a shoulder tap decoy operation
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and law enforcement agencies across California will conduct a statewide shoulder tap decoy operation on March 15, according to the department. ABC said the goal is to reduce youth access to alcohol and to ensure adults are aware they should not be buying...
‘I’m invasive and delicious’: Federal officials push public to eat these rodents
A furry rodent is destroying swamps and marshland in California and some wildlife officials have pushed for a new solution to saving wetlands: Eat the invaders.
