California gasoline tax rises July 1st: the big picture
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Gasoline prices will tick up almost two cents a gallon next month as prices to repair, improve and build streets, roads and highways continue to rise. The annual automatic state gasoline excise tax increases by 1.6 cents July first. The cost of fuel frequently leads commuters...
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...
Recent Bay Area winds aren’t just strong, they’re record-breaking
May and June 2025 rank among the windiest on record at several Bay Area weather sites, with gusts surging well above normal.
Oakland airport changes name for 2nd time in a year amid ongoing legal battle...
It went from "Oakland International Airport" to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" Then, there was a lawsuit over the name. Now, the name is changing once again.
Police In San Francisco and San Jose Seize Large Hauls of Illegal Fireworks Ahead...
Some will always slip through — and hopefully they don't cause wildfires. But the police departments in San Jose and San Francisco are publicizing news of recent busts involving big caches of illegal fireworks. San Francisco police say that Thursday night they pulled over an allegedly stolen U-Haul van...
S.F.’s largest employer, which cut 1,000 jobs this year, says AI does 50% of...
The championing of bot or software labor comes after years of layoffs across the tech industry, as much of the sector has invested heavily in AI.
Seniors with mental illnesses to be evicted from SF General Hospital
San Francisco wants to turn the hospital's Behavioral Health Center into locked down housing for people with severe mental illnesses.
Where the Most Small Businesses Are Failing—Ranked by City
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, but not every city is a safe bet for entrepreneurs. Some places see more small business failures than others, and knowing where these struggles happen can help you avoid common mistakes. If you’re thinking about starting a business or already running one,...
Regulators announce new appliance ban alongside incentives for next-gen upgrades: ‘Protecting public health’
There are some uncertainties right now. Regulators announce new appliance ban alongside incentives for next-gen upgrades: 'Protecting public health' first appeared on The Cool Down .
