California lawmaker rips into Cal-OSHA after inaction, deaths of 3 San Leandro workers
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. - A California lawmaker didn't mince words this week when she verbally ripped into the state agency charged with overseeing workplace safety. "Cal-OSHA is a disgraceful agency," Assemblywoman Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) told KTVU. "I have three dead men in my district waiting for justice. And unfortu
Starbucks closures to impact at least 13 Bay Area stores
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — On Thursday, news broke that Starbucks planned to shutter 250 underperforming stores across North America. It’s the second big round of store closures under current Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol, who joined the company in 2024. Last September, the Seattle-based coffee chain closed 627 s
East Bay nurse detained during appointment at SF ICE office
The family of an East Bay nurse who was detained during a mandated appointment at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in San Francisco is desperate for her to return home.
$25.M drug, alcohol recovery center coming to Burlingame
BURLINGAME, Calif. (KRON) — A new drug and alcohol recovery center is coming to San Mateo County. Horizon Treatment Services has been approved to develop a 69-bed center in Burlingame. The recovery center — currently in its design stage — is looking at launching in early 2029. People involved with the project say it’s
1982 El Niño event could help Bay Area prepare for predicted Super El Niño
With the Bay Area facing the possibility of a destructive Super El Niño this winter, lessons from a previous El Niño may help residents prepare for what might be coming.
A booming gift store chain is opening in an S.F. shopping district. It’s tearing...
A battle over chain stores and their impact on neighborhood character has been playing out for months in one of San Francisco’s most beloved and vibrant retail corridors.
Police, city launch major Oakland Estuary cleanup, crime crackdown
After years of complaints about abandoned boats, illegal anchor-outs and crime along the Oakland Estuary, the city is stepping up enforcement and removing dozens of derelict vessels from the water.
BART workers heard over radio expressing concern after incident with train
On Tuesday, a BART train leaving SFO suddenly accelerated and then slammed on its brakes repeatedly. BART employees were heard talking about the incident over radio airwaves as they expressed future concern for passengers on board. Radio traffic captured the concern just after 8 a.m., as a BART train was...
Bay Area singer to play homecoming shows after breakout year
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Kehlani is set to perform at Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheatre as part of her self-titled world tour next month.
San Francisco police recover dog stolen outside a Marina District daycare
A mini labradoodle was reunited with his owner after San Francisco police tracked down the dog about two hours after he was taken from outside a daycare in the city’s Marina District.
