Former Cupertino mayor dies from lung cancer
Cupertino has lost a woman who dedicated her life to the community and public service. Those close to former Mayor Hung Wei said her fighting spirit will be missed. Wei, surrounded by family and friends, died Aug. 28 at age 69 from stage four lung cancer. She is survived by her two sons and husband.
San Jose restaurant closure is symptomatic of larger problem
Jtown Pizza Co. is shuttering after six years in Japantown, with its owners buried in debt from city red tape over historic buildings. The closure has sparked fears for the family’s financial future and their other businesses in the neighborhood. It has also renewed debate over preservation in San Jose.
Suspects sought in 2019 San Jose fatal stabbing; police release surveillance video
Police in San Jose were seeking the public's help in finding suspects in a 2019 fatal stabbing and have released surveillance video in the hope of generating leads in the case.
Tesla severely damaged with ‘unknown substance’ at San Jose elementary school: PD
(KRON) — San Jose police have released the photo of a man who allegedly used some sort of liquid to severely damage a Tesla parked at an elementary school last month. In the Aug. 12 incident, police said the suspect poured an “unknown substance from a container” onto the Tesla in the 800 block of […]
Raising Cane’s Is Bringing Its Famous Chicken to 4 Bay Area Cities
I have watched Raising Cane’s fan base grow steadily here in Northern California. The chain’s signature chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, and Cane’s sauce have built a loyal following, and now the brand is preparing to plant deeper roots. Four new Bay Area locations are in the works,...
Retail Thieves Who Allegedly Stole $24,000 From Safeway Are Nabbed In the East Bay
San Ramon, CA — Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of organized retail thefts, following an investigation by the San Ramon Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Suppression Team. According to police, the suspects were caught after allegedly stealing a large quantity of merchandise...
‘Fearing for their life’: Oakland security guard fires at masked suspects, leads to crash...
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Oakland Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery on Wednesday afternoon. According to OPD, the attempted robbery happened just before 3 p.m. at the FoodMaxx at 10950 International Blvd. An armed security guard was approached by multiple armed masked individuals. OPD...
San Jose on the hunt for new e-scooter provider
San Jose is looking for a new e-scooter partner after negotiations with the exclusive vendor fell through. Scooter users were surprised to see an announcement in the Spin app last week, saying it would end services on Aug. 27 in San Jose. City officials said they declined to renew the company’s permit because Spin...
Second Harvest set to open new San Jose HQ in 2027
SAN JOSE — As construction on a new San Jose hub begins, Second Harvest is eyeing 2027 as the year it will open its new headquarters to serve the community at a time when the food bank is running out of space at other locations. Along with its future...
Santa Clara County hospital burn unit caught in fed cuts
Cramped within a tiny, aging section of Santa Clara County’s flagship public hospital, a team of people in cyan and navy scrubs treats the worst burn injuries in California. But a wave of massive federal spending cuts may complicate efforts to expand. The 55-year-old burn unit is one of...