Bay Area man famous for trash cleanups temporarily calling quits on Oakland
Andy Wang was inspired to clean up litter during the pandemic when he saw just how many streets were covered in trash.
Morgan Hill woman missing since weekend; person of interest named
Authorities in Santa Clara County said a woman has not been seen since the weekend and police named a person of interest in the case.
‘High-risk times’: San Jose using drones to combat illegal Fourth of July fireworks
(KRON) — The City of San Jose has launched a new initiative using drone technology to trace and combat illegal fireworks activity in real-time — aiming to ensure a safer Fourth of July for the biggest city in the Bay Area, just days before what they call “one of the most high-risk times of the […]
Bay Area canned food giant files for bankruptcy, seeks buyer
The nearly 140-year-old canned food company was once the largest in the world.
Time’s Up for the Second-Ever Chuck E. Cheese
A singing hippo drove the wandering scholar to revisit the second-ever Chuck E. Cheese before it finally gets demolished. In 2020, the Kooser location of Chuck E. Cheese closed for good. The ruined building has remained empty ever since, with much needed affordable housing units ready to emerge. Nolan Bushnell...
Michael Mendoza and Anita Quiroz Arrested by San Jose Police for Alleged Illegal Narcotics
San José Police Department Press Release Re: Michael Mendoza and Anita Quiroz Arrested. On June 26, 2025, San José Police Department Street Crimes Unit Officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in a parking lot in the 6100 block of San Ignacio Avenue. During an enforcement stop, Officers located an adult male and...
California bars now legally required to offer lids for drinks
California bars must now provide lids for drinks upon request, a measure intended to prevent drinks from being spiked with drugs.
CDCR confiscates over 1,700 items in major contraband sweep across 21 prisons, 4 in...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced the resumption of normal operations and programming at 21 state institutions, including four in Kern County, following a successful contraband crackdown. Systematic searches conducted by correctional staff...
More California July 4th events canceled due to immigration raids
Among the most prominent canceled events is the Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party, originally scheduled for July 4.
California Gas Tax Increase and New Laws Take Effect Today
California's gas tax increases slightly today, raising regular gasoline to 61.2 cents per gallon. A new fuel standard aims to cut emissions but may affect future prices. Other new laws include higher healthcare wages and safety measures for domestic workers.