A frozen waffle empire spawned the Bay Area’s weirdest car wash
"I've never seen anything like it before or since."
Ducklings rescued from storm drain by Mountain View firefighters
(KRON) — A group of ducklings that fell through a storm drain grate were rescued by Mountain View firefighters Friday morning. According to the Mountain View Fire Department, firefighters were able to remove the grating and safely retrieve the duckling — “every last one.” Photos of the rescue showed the firefighters removing the cover and […]
Campbell Corner Erupts In Late Night Blaze At Virginia And Linda
A late evening fire lit up the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Linda Drive in Campbell yesterday, bringing in a swarm of emergency vehicles, backing up traffic and drawing neighbors out to the sidewalks as firefighters worked to knock down the flames. Campbell Police and Santa Clara County Fire crews moved quickly to block off the area and set up a safety perimeter while...
San Jose resident sues city over 7-story apartment project
Neighborhood opposition against a proposed seven-story apartment complex in Willow Glen has entered a new phase, after one resident launched a lawsuit intended to force the city into conducting a more thorough review of the development’s potential impact on the area’s sewer system. Jeffrey Yuille, who lives directly adjacent to the proposed development site at... The post San Jose resident sues city over...
Newark police arrest 3 in sting targeting child predators
(KRON) — The Newark Police Department conducted a multi-agency operation aimed at identifying and targeting child sex predators that led to three arrests. The operation was conducted on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of three men who traveled to the City of Newark seeking to engage in sexual acts with minors, police said. The men […]
Santa Clara Night Market kicks off
The city of Santa Clara is kicking off a series of night markets as part of a bigger push to celebrate its role as a host city for the 2026 World Cup.
California Builders Embrace Fire-Resistant Construction Amid Rising Risks
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A newly-launched accessory dwelling unit project in San Jose is underscoring a broader shift in how builders and policymakers are approaching fire safety in California, as rising housing density and changing environmental conditions increase risks well beyond traditional wildfire zones. Builtech Construction recently broke ground...
Syphilis cases are spiking in several California counties
Health officials around the country are sounding the alarm: Syphilis cases are spiking. And in several California counties, the numbers are staggering. The national picture New York has seen the number of syphilis cases increase five-fold since 2013, Nexstar’s WIVT/WGBH reports, and the state isn’t alone. Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for […]
TSA to offer $20 PreCheck enrollment discount for travelers under 30
TSA is offering travelers under 30 a limited-time $20 discount on new PreCheck memberships. The deal runs from May 1–May 30 and applies to first-time, five-year enrollments. Discounted prices range from about $56.75 to $65, depending on the provider. The Transportation Security Administration is offering travelers who are under...
Century-Old San José Japanese American Farmhouse Finds New Life
A century-old Japanese American family farmhouse deeply connected to the immigrant and agricultural roots of the Santa Clara Valley now resides at History Park in San José, after a protracted battle over what should become of the modest home. A group of local organizations hopes to raise enough money...
