San Jose allows unhoused individuals who resist housing to be arrested
San Jose’s City Council approved a proposal yesterday that will allow law enforcement to penalize unhoused individuals who resist shelter. The controversial policy calls for the formation of a new police unit, who will enforce citations and arrests at their discretion. The plan was approved in a 9-to-2 vote.
San Jose fugitive who fled to Las Vegas nabbed, victim identified
(KRON) — A fugitive who allegedly fled to Las Vegas after a fatal shooting in San Jose is now behind bars. After spending 10 months on the run, homicide suspect Lam Thanh Mac was found and arrested, according to the San Jose Police Department. Mac made his first court appearance in the Santa Clara County […]
Number of homeless people living in Santa Clara County spikes
(KRON) — Santa Clara County’s homeless population spiked by 8.2% within the past two years, according to a newly-released 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count of unhoused residents. The 2025 census counted 10,711 homeless people, marking a sharp rise from 9,903 counted in 2023. The county’s PIT report states, “More people...
San Jose Police will use drones to ramp up enforcement on illegal fireworks
This year, the city of San Jose is launching a more coordinated ground and aerial effort to crack down on illegal fireworks.
Border Patrol will not turn over man with active California warrant
The man has a warrant in California, but the agency is deporting him instead of returning him to face charges.
They were convicted of killing with their cars. No one told the California DMV
A CalMatters investigation found that courts didn’t report hundreds of vehicular manslaughter convictions to the DMV, prompting officials to belatedly take many drivers’ licenses.
One Bay Area City’s Answer to Homeless RV Residents Shows Promise for State
Here are the morning’s top stories for Wednesday, June 25, 2025:. Cities throughout California have taken different approaches on how to deal with homeless residents. That also includes those dwelling in RVs. While many plans have been slow on yielding results, Berkeley’s approach may be the solution that city...
We blind tasted 17 rotisserie chickens from Bay Area restaurants. Here’s how Costco ranked
The Chronicle conducted a blind taste test of rotisserie chickens from restaurants, butchers and grocery stores — including Costco — to find the Bay Area’s best. Here’s our list of the top 10.
Some commuters want to bring back the Bay Area’s casual carpool. Here’s when
A long tradition of sharing rides across the Bay Bridge ended with the pandemic. Now, as public transit confronts a financial crisis, carpool enthusiasts see an opening.
This Eccentric Roadside Attraction In Piercy Will Leave You Questioning Gravity And Your Sanity
If you think gravity is a law that can’t be broken, Confusion Hill is ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about physics, perception—and possibly your sense of humor. Nestled beneath the towering redwoods of Northern California’s scenic Highway 101, this quirky roadside gem has been delighting curious travelers since 1949 with optical illusions, slanted rooms, and tales of mysterious forces.
