Firefighters contain San Jose apartment blaze Wednesday morning
(KRON) — Five people were displaced from a San Jose apartment building Wednesday morning after heavy fire moved through two floors, according to fire officials. The San Jose Fire Department responded at 9:29 a.m. to the 3200 block of Loma Verde Drive on the report of a two-story apartment building fire. Arriving...
San Jose school investigates alleged racial slur from administrator
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A San Jose school district has launched an investigation into a video that appears to show a school administrator getting into a verbal altercation with a group of students, using a racial slur and then trying to swat a student’s phone out of his hand. The incident was brought to […]
San Jose to tear down ‘The Jungle’ homeless encampment
(KRON) — City leaders said San Jose’s “last large encampment” will be dismantled and cleared away by mid-April. The sprawling encampment, nicknamed “The Jungle,” is on a city-owned parcel of land near the intersection of Story and Senter roads in Coyote Meadows. On Wednesday, city staff members began notifying about...
PayPal Park can host concerts after San Jose denies neighbors’ appeal
Despite complaints from nearby residents about potentially disruptive noise coming from the stadium, San Jose city leaders have denied their appeal of PayPal Park’s concert permit, allowing the venue it to host up to 15 concerts per year. At a Planning Director’s meeting in November, the city greenlit an...
East San Jose school district cuts dozens of jobs to plug deficit
An East San Jose school district is laying off employees on the heels of declining enrollment, a budget deficit and school closures. Earlier this month, the Alum Rock Union School District board agreed to pink slip numerous classified employees. It appears managers could be next at the upcoming board meeting...
Bay Area EV maker cuts hundreds of jobs after hiring Timothée Chalamet
Lucid Motors, the Bay Area EV maker that tapped actor Timothée Chalamet for a global brand campaign, is laying off more than 300 employees at its Newark headquarters.
Police reviewing license plate reader practices
The Santa Clara Police Department is reviewing its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program after concerns were raised at a recent City Council meeting. A community member questioned data sharing with the United States Postal Inspection Service and out-of-state agencies, and asked the department to pause ALPR use.
Minerals and Gem Show shines in Newark
Collectors, geologists, hobbyists and students alike can look forward to the East Bay Mineral and Lapidary Club’s (EBML) Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show & Sale on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1. In its 77th year, the event will feature over 40 vendors tabling, bringing their jewelry, rocks,...
8 Common Bipolar Mood Swing Triggers
Work stress, sleep troubles, even a change in weather can all spark an episode. Bipolar disorder alters your mood, energy, and activity levels, characterized by “high” (manic) and “low” (depressive) episodes. If your bipolar isn’t well-controlled, certain stressors or changes to your daily routine may lead to a manic...
Dangerforce 5 in San Jose
If one were to take three parts surf rock, two parts punk rock attitude and shake it over ice with a garnish of comedy, the result is a tidal wave of sound known in these parts as the Dangerforce 5. This group keeps the shakas going by drawing influence from Dick Dale, Man or Astro-Man and even the great Italian...

















