California man arrested for brutal murder after being granted mental health diversion, having charges...
A California case is highlighting tensions between mental health protections and public safety after suspect was charged with murder days after misdemeanor charges were dropped.
Sec. Duffy on Calif. High-Speed Rail: ‘We Have to Pull the Plug’
Sec. Duffy on Calif. High-Speed Rail: 'We Have to Pull the Plug'
School districts must inform students, families about free money for college
Starting this school year, school districts must provide information about CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings program.
California Assembly Advances Bills to End Face Coverings by Law Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, CA – A pair of bills aimed at ending the use of face coverings by law enforcement and requiring clearer identification passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee this week, as concern mounts over secretive and aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations in California communities. Senate Bill...
Alarming report warns that huge number of once-valuable homes may soon be ‘worthless’: ‘State...
"This is not a game." Alarming report warns that huge number of once-valuable homes may soon be 'worthless': 'State of crisis' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Governor Newsom Offers Condolences After State Parole Officer Shot Dead in Oakland
Joshua Byrd was shot inside the parole office by a man who was arrested
Mystery investor grabs hundreds of empty acres near east San Jose
SAN JOSE — An investment group bought a chunk of land near east San Jose that could provide part of the property needed for a housing project with several hundred units. A business entity with an address in Fullerton bought 355.7 acres of land in the eastern foothills of San Jose, according to documents filed on July...
Make some noise: 40 concerts coming to San Jose
Kali Uchis. Check. Dave Matthews Band. Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list of upcoming concerts and get your tickets before they sell out in San Jose, CA.
Photo contest invites Californians to showcase beauty of state parks
The California State Parks Foundation is hosting a photo contest where people can submit their favorite snapshots of the state's scenic landscapes, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and cultural sites for a chance to win a California Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass and have their photo featured in the foundation's...
Unhoused woman previously convicted of arson charged in fatal fire that killed SJ businessman
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Unanswered questions surround the death of a San Jose small business owner who was killed in a fire investigators said was intentionally set. Investigators say evidence recovered at the scene, coupled with witness statements, tie Yessenia Estrada to the fire. It's a crime that cost one man his life...
