Ying Yang Twins in San Jose
Atlanta’s Ying Yang Twins helped define the crunk era by turning late-night club energy into a national language all its own. Their catalog relies on deep bass, playful braggadocio, and hooks designed for shouted choruses more than quiet contemplation. Songs such as “Salt Shaker” and “Wait (The Whisper Song)” turned...
Man behind San Jose graffiti tag ‘Byes’ nabbed, police say
(KRON) — A man who is suspected of spraying graffiti with the tag “Byes” around San Jose was arrested by detectives. Andrew Estrada, 21, of San Jose, is accused of causing more than $200,000 in damages from vandalism. The San Jose Police Department said its Gang Investigations Unit detectives launched an...
Black family sues over 1924 seizure of Piedmont home
Nearly a century after Piedmont's first Black resident was driven from his home through threats, violence and what attorneys now call a fraudulent use of eminent domain, descendants of the family have filed a lawsuit against the city seeking a remedy for the loss of their property and generational wealth.
The real cost of staying in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA — Real estate agent Joe Piazza tells some clients that he knows of people willing to pay up to a half-million dollars for their home — not to buy, just to rent for a week for their Super Bowl LX visit. “Demand is very high,” said...
Future of Santa Clara County guaranteed income programs uncertain
To make guaranteed basic income a reality, Santa Clara County leaders turned to a real world trial. Now their efforts are making strides, but it couldn’t come at a darker time for the county’s social safety net outlook. A historic set of four simultaneous pilot programs is providing $1,200 in guaranteed basic income...
Diridon: San Jose mayor is meeting the homeless housing challenge
Compliments to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan for his inciteful, humane and more affordable program for meeting the homeless challenge — a great first step. But the Santa Clara County Health Department estimates that 15% to 20% of the homeless population does not have the capacity to live alone and will not stay in...
San Jose Cops Nab Alleged ‘Byes’ Tagger After $200K Graffiti Rampage
San José police say the man behind one of the South Bay's most recognizable graffiti tags is now in custody. Last Thursday, officers arrested 21-year-old Andrew Estrada, who detectives allege is the prolific tagger known as "byes." Investigators say his signature showed up on public walls, freeway overpasses, and...
Suspect in series of San Jose vehicle arsons arrested
A man suspected of setting multiple vehicles on fire in San Jose last month was arrested, police said on Monday.
City advances lucrative incentive program for HVAC contractors to learn new skills: ‘We’re targeting...
The hope is that their experience will foster competition in the market while lowering costs for homeowners. City advances lucrative incentive program for HVAC contractors to learn new skills: 'We're targeting one of the big gaps in the market' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Milpitas Cops Nab Suspect In South Milpitas Mailroom Heist
Milpitas detectives say one suspected mail thief is off the streets after an arrest tied to a November mailroom break-in on the 1800 block of S. Milpitas Boulevard. According to the department, a 30-year-old San Francisco man was taken into custody and booked into the Santa Clara County jail after officers served a...

















