Beloved San Jose Brewery Strikes Out in Chapter 7 Shutdown
Strike Brewing Co., a San Jose craft staple known for medal-winning beers and neighborhood taprooms, has entered Chapter 7 liquidation after closing its brewing operations and taprooms at the end of October. The move caps an 11-year run that put its cans in coolers across California and turned its taprooms into...
Joaquin Phoenix calls prosecution in Bay Area ‘chicken rescue’ case a ‘moral failure’
Actor Joaquin Phoenix has thrown his support behind a UC Berkeley student found guilty in a “chicken rescue” trial, calling the criminalization of people who save suffering animals a “moral failure.”
Thanksgiving earthquakes rock the Salinas area
(KRON) — The Thanksgiving Day earthquakes continue in the greater Bay Area. A 4.0-magnitude earthquake shook northeast of Salinas 12:57 p.m., according to the USGS. The shaking could be felt throughout the Bay Area. Minutes earlier, a 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit at the same location. An initial 2.7-magnitude...
Letter: Sustainability, stewardship and the future of La Rinconada Country Club
Recent commentary about the renovation at La Rinconada Country Club has raised understandable questions—and, unfortunately, some misconceptions—about what is actually taking place on our grounds. As stewards of a property with nearly a century of history and deep roots in the Los Gatos community, we welcome opinions...
Happy Hollow hosts Santa Clara County families for ‘Friendsgiving’
Santa Clara County families and advocates in the court system had a recent opportunity to enjoy time together over a Thanksgiving meal at a local park and zoo. Families in the Dependency Wellness Court and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs shared in a “Friendsgiving” Nov. 15 at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo...
CHP Ramping Up Thanksgiving Enforcement
The California Highway Patrol says they’re ramping up enforcement during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Officers are looking to catch drunk and drug-impaired drivers. The maximum enforcement period will start at 6 p.m. tonight and will last through Sunday night. During that time, all available officers will also...
8 American cities sitting on dangerous fault lines
Across the United States, millions of people wake up, commute, and fall asleep above fractures in the Earth’s crust that have unleashed devastating earthquakes in the past – and will do so again. Unlike hurricanes or wildfires, these disasters strike without warning, turning familiar streets into ruptured landscapes...
San Jose issues wage theft fine for affordable housing project
A subcontractor for an affordable housing project in San Jose is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in city fines over alleged wage violations. The allegations center around the work to construct a seven-story apartment building located at 748-750 W. San Carlos St. known as Mariposa Place. San Jose Department of...
Can We Agree to Only Post About Earthquakes of at Least 5.0 Magnitude?
In the world of social media, a discussion has been sparked regarding the reporting of earthquakes. The topic of conversation is whether or not it's necessary to post about an earthquake unless it reaches at least a 5.0 magnitude. The argument is that most people don't even notice the tremors unless they reach this...
San Jose’s ‘magical’ Holiday Lights debuts at Discovery Meadow
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The South Bay is welcoming a new seasonal attraction this year. San Jose Holiday Lights, a five-acre festival of glowing displays, is now open at Discovery Meadow. The immersive walk-through experience features everything from classic holiday staples to dragons, dinosaurs and even Hello Kitty....
