The Forgotten Gold Rush Village In California That Feels Trapped In The 1800s
Tucked away in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills lies a place where time stands still and the 1850s come alive. Columbia State Historic Park preserves one of the most authentic Gold Rush towns in the West, complete with dusty streets, wooden sidewalks, and buildings that have witnessed over 170 years of history.
California attorney general files lawsuit over plastic bags
The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing three companies that allegedly distribute single-use plastic bags in violation of an 11-year-old state law. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California in San Francisco on Friday, names Novolex Holdings, Inteplast Group Corp. and Mettler...
Newsom launches upgraded unemployment benefits program amid government shutdown
(FOX40.COM) — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is moving forward to ensure thousands of federal workers in California who are not receiving a paycheck during the federal government shutdown can get access to benefits “faster and easier.” • Video above: Politicians rally with TSA workers over government shutdown On...
San Jose homeless motel parking overflow could close eatery
San Jose’s zealous efforts to move homeless people out of Columbus Park and into motels over the summer has inadvertently impacted one business owner who might have to close. Bernadette Garcia, owner of a longstanding Mexican restaurant, Los Garcias, said the city never informed her of its plans to...
Rush finally adds Bay Area stop to its 2026 reunion tour dates
The Rush tour marks the first time Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will perform together in more than a decade, honoring late drummer Neil Peart with a career-spanning setlist.
SCE Customers Outraged After Surprise 13% Rate Hike
Southern California Edison customers are speaking out after discovering a 13% increase on their October electric bills — with many saying they were not notified until weeks after the change took effect. The rate hike began October 1st to fund grid safety and reliability upgrades, but customers say they feel...
South Bay affordable housing, resource center aim to help youth aging out of foster...
One of the co-founders of the project worked his way through the foster care system and homelessness. "I don't want any kids, including those that will benefit from Parkmoore community or the Hub, to go through what I did."
Largest Cantonese restaurant in US opens in Bay Area
(KRON) — The largest Cantonese restaurant in the United States is right here in the Bay Area. At least that’s what HL Peninsula claims to be for its newly opened Castro Valley location. The restaurant, located at 3868 Castro Valley Blvd., debuted on Thursday, Oct. 16, HL Peninsula announced. The Castro Valley...
Readers Share Their Unfiltered Thoughts on the Weekend’s “No Kings” Rallies
The weekend’s “No Kings” rallies drew out strong opinions across the East Bay, with residents framing the protests as everything from a celebration of civic freedom to a partisan spectacle. More than 50 of our readers commented on a post with details on the rallies. Margaret F....
‘We should all be livid,’ San Jose mayor says
(KRON) — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said “we should all be livid” after a repeat offender was released from custody. The offender is a drug addict who recently violated a stay-away order from St. James Park downtown. He has been arrested by police several times for using drugs in public, including at the park, […]

















