Family shares frustrations after FDA rejects drug for ultra-rare Barth Syndrome
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — With the FDA recently rejecting a drug application that aims to help those living with Barth Syndrome, one Bay Area family is frustrated by the delay of approved treatments in the rare disease community. Approximately 150 people live with Barth Syndrome nationwide, an ultra-rare genetic...
Hundreds of affordable homes proposed for North San Jose
A proposal for 780 affordable homes next to Topgolf in North San Jose could be the city’s largest rent-restricted housing complex. The San Jose Planning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday for Alviso neighborhood residents living near a proposed 100% affordable housing project by developer Cloud Apartments at...
Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in ‘Lying Drunk’
In his debut book Lying Drunk, longtime journalist and opinion columnist Tony Hicks tells the searing, tragic story of his addiction to alcohol. It chronicles a decades-long journey and the monstrous lies he told to everyone in his life, and which formed the bedrock of his life. The anchor of alcoholism, even during...
These drag artists know how to turn climate activism into a joyful blowout
Talking about climate change can really kill the mood at a party. That is, unless you're a drag artist who knows how to turn a dance number about divesting from big oil or plastic pollution into a joyful blowout. This Pride Month, Ezra David Romero from KQED in San Francisco spent some time with drag performers who...
Union City man arrested for storage unit burglaries
(KRON) – Authorities have arrested a man accused of burglarizing three storage units, according to the San Mateo Police Department. San Mateo police responded to Public Storage on S. Delaware Street on Wednesday. Authorities were informed that three storage units were burglarized, and the victims reported high-value...
San Francisco’s Dyke March draws thousands to the streets after 6-year hiatus
With the turning of the throttle, and roaring of multiple motorcycles, San Francisco's Dyke March was back Saturday after a six-year hiatus.
Daniel Lurie didn’t get everything he wanted in his first S.F. budget. Neither did...
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s budget negotiations were not as dramatic as they could have been, despite vigorous opposition from labor unions and nonprofits over his plan to close San Francisco’s huge deficit.
Tree stops car from falling down cliff near Devil’s Slide
Cal Fire officials said one person was trapped inside the car, and fire crews were able to get them out of the car’s back window.
More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, explosive devices seized in San Jose, police...
San Jose police are busy tackling the issue of illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and homemade explosives are now off San Jose streets after police announced a series of raids and arrests.
11 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Joints In California That Are Finger-Lickin’ Good
Looking for amazing BBQ joints in California that locals love to keep secret?. These 11 hidden spots offer smoky meats and bold flavors!. You might drive right past this place if you’re not paying attention. The small building sits quietly on Camino Capistrano, but don’t let the size fool...