‘It was pretty scary’: Man carrying large machete spotted in San Jose driveway
A San Jose neighborhood is on edge after a man carrying a large machete was caught on surveillance video jumping a fence and wandering around a driveway. The incident was reported Friday morning on Herald Avenue, east of downtown and near the Interstate 680 and Highway 101 interchange. "It was...
California’s 2026 Restaurant Closure Wave Hits Mountain View: What Diners Should Know This Month
California's restaurant landscape is thinning fast this spring, with Black Box Intelligence estimating about 15% of U.S. restaurants will close in 2026, and full-service concepts taking the hardest hit.
Saigon Kitchen in San Jose closed due to vermin infestation
(KRON) — A family-style Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose was ordered closed this week due to an infestation of vermin. Rodent droppings and roaches were found during an inspection of Saigon Kitchen on Story Road, according to the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health. A notice posted by the department indicates that the […]
Fremont’s new police chief to focus on reducing property crime, deadly crashes
Mitchell said his focus is on reducing property crime, decreasing fatal traffic crashes through more enforcement, and taking a regional approach to the city's issues with homelessness.
Rising boxing star from Oakland returns to Bay Area for homecoming fight
(KRON) — A rising boxing star from Oakland is coming home to the Bay Area next month to headline at the SAP Center in San Jose. Amari Jones looks to keep his undefeated record (16-0, 14 KOs) against former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri from Germany, it was announced in a press release on Thursday. The […]
Two Earthquakes Rattle Death Valley and Bay Area, No Damage Reported
Two earthquakes jolted certain parts of California on April 23, 2026. A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near Furnace Creek on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Occurring at a depth of around 8 kilometers south-southwest of Furnace Creek within the Death Valley National Park in Inyo County, the...
Cops Nab 4 In San Jose Mall Sledgehammer Watch Heist
San Jose police say a months-old smash-and-grab at a Stevens Creek Boulevard mall has finally caught up with four suspects, who are now under arrest after investigators allege they used sledgehammers to shatter display cases and swipe high-end watches. According to the department, the break-in happened on Jan. 11, and two of the men are also tied to a...
San Jose Mayor Trumpets Mystery KRON4 Poll as Governor Bid ‘Breakout’
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan spent today touting a post that claimed a KRON4 poll suddenly put him in first place in the crowded California governor's race, with 46 percent support after last night's debate. Shared from his official account, the message cast the televised showdown as a breakout moment for his candidacy. If those numbers were accurate, the primary landscape would be dramatically...
The Underrated Fremont Ridge Hike That Delivers Mission Peak Views in 2.2 Miles
You crest the last rise, and suddenly the whole bay plain is laid out below you — Quarry Lakes glinting, Lake Elizabeth tucked into the grid of Fremont streets, Mission Peak shouldering up to the south, and the San Mateo Bridge stretching clear across to the Peninsula. No two-hour slog. No permit lottery. No Instagram line at the summit.
Seven Art-and-Garden Day Trips from Los Altos That Reward a Slow Afternoon
The best days out rarely require a plane. A good garden, a thoughtful museum, a quiet lunch — most of what one wants from a trip is within forty minutes of downtown Los Altos. The question is simply where to go, and when.
