Bay Area man sentenced to jail for claiming insurance payout after brake-checking truck
Ken Pham Tran, 53, will serve 60 days in county jail for lying about who was responsible for the accident and reckless driving, authorities said.
Demolition of cement plant begins at historic Cupertino quarry
Construction crews this week begin work to demolish and remove a sprawling cement plant at a historic quarry in the hills west of Cupertino that has provided building materials for dams, highways, bridges and other projects across California since the 1930s, but in recent years encountered growing environmental violati
Police say Bay Area burglary suspect took selfies while stealing more than $100,000 in...
Police say selfie photographs became key evidence after more than $100,000 in tools, copper wire and vehicles disappeared from a Northern California business.
World’s largest fast-food chain opens first Bay Area location with free ice cream cones
Mixue has opened its first Bay Area location in Sunnyvale, marking another step in the Chinese chain’s rapid U.S. expansion.
Chevron to relocate 180 California workers to Texas as headquarters move continues
The oil giant says 180 workers in San Ramon are expected to relocate to Houston as it shifts more corporate operations out of the Bay Area.
Why this Bay Area grocery store remains a California favorite
With rising food prices, a routine trip to the grocery store can feel like a luxury. In California, high-end grocery stores such as Erewhon, where custom smoothie kits go for a $100, are becoming increasingly prominent in this K-shaped economy. According to the Food Institute, luxury grocery stores are thriving...
Bay Area teen caught in CA DMV recall forcing 11,000 Californians into unexplained retests
A Burlingame teenager is among 11,000 California drivers who received notices from the CA Department of Motor Vehicles requiring them to retake a test because of what the agency described as an "irregularity" in test results.
Properties Sold in Alameda June 23 – July 5, 2026
A quick look at Alameda properties that were sold from June 23 through July 5, 2026. For sale: 83 (same as two weeks ago). Coming soon: 9 (up from 7 two weeks ago). Pending: 41 (down from 48 two weeks ago).
Felon found with Ruger pistol during traffic stop, say Danville police
(KRON) — The Danville Police Department said an officer spotted a firearm under the driver’s seat when they pulled a man over in June for suspected driving under the influence. DPD said the incident happened on Diablo Road, and a subsequent search of the vehicle found the driver in possession of a Ruger pistol, an […]
Toddler rescued from Pleasanton rollover vehicle collision
(KRON) — Pleasanton police believe a distracted driver led to a rollover vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, when they had to rescue a toddler. Police said the incident happened at 9:10 a.m. on Carver Court near the intersection of Alvord Way. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, including an unoccupied par
