No July 4 fireworks on the Peninsula
FOSTER CITY, Calif. - This July 4, there won’t be any fireworks on the Peninsula. Foster City canceled its display because of construction, and all the festivities wrap up by 4 p.m. Redwood City is switching to a drone show instead of fireworks. The show starts at 9:30 p.m.,...
Holding your cellphone while driving in California is now illegal
California's new cellphone law prohibits drivers from physically holding their phones while driving, including for GPS, music, or messages. Devices must be mounted and interaction limited to a single swipe or tap.
Military requesting to pull 200 troops back from LA protest duty and return them...
The top military commander in charge of troops deployed to Los Angeles asked the defense secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.
More California July 4th events canceled due to immigration raids
More Southern California communities have canceled or postponed their 4th of July celebrations due to federal immigration raids occurring across the region.
More than 70 empty Bud Light cans found during Bay Area DUI arrest: PD
Cotati Police Department officers allegedly found more than 70 empty Bud Light cans while searching a DUI suspect’s SUV Sunday night.
San Jose police say 14-year-old arrested in gang-motivated shooting
A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a gang-motivated shooting at an East San Jose apartment complex last month, police say.
The Iconic Diner In California Where You Can Dine For Less Than $10
In the heart of Newark, Ohio sits a culinary landmark that defies the notion that greatness requires glamour – Allstar Burger, where wallet-friendly prices meet unforgettable flavors. When hunger strikes and your bank account winces, this unassuming eatery delivers a feast that punches well above its modest price tag.
Wildlife officials crack down on unexpected black market operating in Bay Area: ‘High demand’
As part of their enforcement efforts, wildlife officials stopped cars and conducted surveillance. Wildlife officials crack down on unexpected black market operating in Bay Area: 'High demand' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Over 50 environmental and public interest groups oppose CA oil refiner bailout
CALIFORNIA – Consumer Watchdog announced June 27, that 51 public interest and environmental groups urged the state to uphold refinery accountability in a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, and other California lawmakers.
5 new California laws that take effect this week
A new set of laws — ranging from consumer protections to mental health for students — are taking effect in California tomorrow. The big picture: State lawmakers introduced nearly 5,000 bills in 2024, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a little more than 1,000 of them into law, with dozens of those taking effect this week.
