3.4M quake shakes the East Bay Friday
(KRON) — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake shook San Ramon Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was just east of California High School. The quake occurred at 10:33 a.m. along the Calaveras Fault, USGS said. Less than a minute later, a 2.9-magnitude aftershock followed. People reported...
San Jose Crowned Second Priciest U.S. City, Behind Manhattan, as Bay Area Housing Affordability...
The affordability of housing in the Bay Area remains a major concern, as recent studies have solidified the region's reputation as one of the most expensive in the world for prospective homeowners. A report released by the National Council for Community and Economic Research dubbed San Jose the priciest urban area in...
A New IKEA is Coming to Pleasanton, But There’s a Big Catch
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – IKEA has announced that they will soon open a new store in Pleasanton. But if you’re salivating over the idea of Swedish meatballs for cheap, you might be in for a disappointment. According to IKEA and a report by the Pleasanton Weekly, the company plans...
Million Robots Coming to Fremont as Tesla Kills Off Iconic Cars
Tesla's Fremont factory is undergoing a dramatic transformation that signals the company's shift from electric vehicles to humanoid robotics—though the move comes amid declining car sales and questions about whether the pivot represents innovation or desperation. The electric automaker will end production of its...
Bay Area pizza chain faces eviction from Stonestown Galleria
The Stonestown Galleria is evicting a 45-year-old Bay Area chain known for serving greasy, oversize slices of 100% beef pepperoni pizza. The mall filed a lawsuit Jan. 27 to evict Blondie’s Pizza from its food court, claiming the pizza shop owes more than $74,000 in rent. The location, which opened in 2022, signed a...
Thousands march in anti-ICE protests across Bay Area
Students and residents across the Bay Area took to the streets during a national day of action to protest the action of federal immigration officers following the deaths of two people in Minnesota. Teens and others protested and picketed in cities from San Jose to San Mateo, from Oakland to...
Two Bay Area tech companies cutting nearly 200 jobs
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Two Bay Area tech companies are cutting nearly 200 jobs, recent filings with the Employment Development Department show. Google is laying off 77 employees from its Sunnyvale campus, and Pinterest is laying off 118 employees across San Francisco and Palo Alto. The announced layoffs at Google are...
Bay Area Restaurants and Bars Weigh Decision to Close for General Strike
Despite the precarious nature of operating a restaurant or bar, many places understand the importance of standing with Minnesota and fighting against ICE. A general strike is scheduled to take place in communities across the U.S. on Friday, January 30, prompting the closures of numerous restaurants, bars, and other...
East Bay mourns sudden death of ‘local legend’ Todd Walker
BERKELEY, Calif. - The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from...
Mollie Stone’s shutting down San Mateo store
Mollie Stone’s Market, a family-owned grocery store that has operated for 25 years in San Mateo, will close when its lease expires. When that is or will be, the grocer did not share, but the San Mateo Daily Journal reported that the store would begin discounting merchandise thsi week and that the closure was likely...
