California encourages public to help enforce statewide polystyrene foam ban
California has implemented a ban on producers of expanded polystyrene food ware from selling or distributing these products in the state.
Body Found in California Lake Days After Missing Teen Left Home
"My deepest condolences to the family of Nicholas Magana-Zamora," a school official said in a statement
Californians are worried about wildfire and growing costs of climate change, survey finds
Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.
VIDEO: BART’s Fleet of the Future Hits Milestone with 1000th Train Car Arrival in...
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system marked a significant milestone today, as it received the 1,000th Fleet of the Future train car from manufacturing partner Alstom. According to a report by BART's official news release, the car, numbered 4690, arrived at the Hayward Test Track at approximately 4:30 am.
California officials says retail theft grant delivering results
OAKLAND, Calif. - California leaders said Tuesday that the state’s retail theft prevention grant is making a dent in the fight against organized retail crime, an issue that has plagued businesses and retailers for years. In 2023, organized theft surged by double digits. That spike prompted the governor’s office...
Map of California tsunami hazard zones: Look up your address
This interactive map shows what California coastal areas you should evacuate under a tsunami warning.
Baby Winter’s mother took ‘selfies’ with drugs in background: court documents
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A San Jose mother appeared in court Monday to face murder charges after her baby fatally overdosed on fentanyl at home. Winter was 19 months old when she died on August 12, 2023 at 1550 Huddersfield Court. Her mother, Kelly Richardson, her father, Derek Rayo, and the parent’s live-in drug […]
California struck by lightning more than 18,000 times in one day — more is...
Thunderstorms dropped tens of thousands of lightning strikes across Northern California the past five days. Officials warned of more storms and critical fire weather this week.
New homes cheaper than existing ones in California by $193,000
CALIFORNIA – A new LendingTree study finds that existing homes in California are significantly more expensive than new construction, reversing the national pattern seen in most states.
Santa Clara County has 1 shelter bed for every 3 homeless people
The math says it all. Santa Clara County can’t build temporary or permanent housing fast enough to address its growing homeless population. There are 10,711 homeless people in Santa Clara County, according to a point-in-time count conducted in January. But there are only 3,454 beds across 38 temporary shelters and...
