California names the 5th state prison to close because of falling inmate population
Gov. Gavin Newsom has moved to close five state prisons because of California’s falling incarcerated population. The next one in line is in Riverside County.
California groundwater reform sets a dangerous precedent. Lawmakers should think twice
A bill seeking to curtail legal battles over groundwater management in California goes too far, says a water district leader in Kern County.
California Fire Forces Thousands to Flee
The Canyon Fire has burned nearly 5,000 acres since its start on Thursday.
“Expect Major Delays” CHP Warns as i680 To Close For Entire Weekend
Drivers in Alameda County should prepare for major traffic disruptions this weekend as northbound Interstate 680 will be fully closed at North Mission Boulevard for bridge repair work. The closure begins Friday, August 8 at 9 p.m. and continues through Monday, August 11 at 5 a.m., according to the California...
Northbound I-680 weekend closure in Fremont: Timing, project details, detours
A stretch of northbound Interstate 680 in the East Bay will be closed this weekend for a bridge rehabilitation project, according to Caltrans. Northbound traffic will be directed off the freeway at Mission Boulevard/State Route 238 in Fremont starting Friday night. Partial lane closures will start at 8 p.m., with the...
Bay Area biotech company once worth $4.4 billion lays off chunk of staff
The company has a cutting-edge therapy but not stable financials.
Homelessness numbers down in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) - New results from Santa Cruz show that the number of people experiencing homelessness is now at the lowest point in the county's history. According to the County's Housing for Health Partnership (H4HP), the 2025 homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count identified 1,473 people...
Let’s stick to facts when we talk about our unhoused problem
Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here. When I read Craig James’ recent Lookout op-ed, I was initially tempted to criticize his argument for its ignorance on homelessness policy. (Trigger alert: When I say “ignorance,” it is not a commentary...
Manager at South Bay horse ranch charged with animal cruelty: DA
The manager of Chaparral Ranch, a popular horse-riding ranch in the South Bay, was charged with animal cruelty after a horse suffering from malnutrition and heat stroke was put down, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Thursday.
Southern California wildfire grows from 50 acres to over 1,000 acres in just hours
Canyon Fire becomes one of four wildfires burning across Southern California on Thursday, forcing evacuations east of Lake Piru as crews battle flames.
