San Jose celebrates Mexican Independence Day with security boost
People from all over the Bay Area came out on Monday in front of San Jose City Hall to commemorate and connect to their heritage. Attendees tell ABC7 News this year, the crowd is a lot thinner than in previous years but it doesn't take away the joy of celebrating.
Homelessness Isn’t a Crime. Redwood City Just Made It One.
New Ordinance Punishes Unhoused Residents with Fines and Jail, As the Bay Area Faces a Shortage of 700,000 Affordable Homes In mid-summer 2025, at a time when many are heading to beaches and soaking up the California sun, Bay Area … Continue reading →
California set to declare Diwali as a public holiday
California is all set to recognize Diwali as a public holiday with an official bill passed by both the state Senate and Assembly now awaiting only Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature to become law. The ‘AB 268 Bill’ was approved by the Senate on Sep 10, with 36 votes in...
The Peaceful Small Town In California Where You Can Live Affordably And Stress-Free
Nestled in the embrace of the Trinity Alps in Northern California, Weaverville offers something increasingly endangered in the Golden State – a place where your bank account can breathe as easily as you do in the pine-scented mountain air. While most California cities have housing markets that treat middle-class...
California reaps over $250 million from 2nd Quarter cannabis sales
California cannabis sales generated more than $250 million in tax revenue during the second quarter of 2025, and over half a billion in the first half combined, officials said on Monday. “Revenue from cannabis retailers’ second-quarter 2025 tax returns is currently $259.7 million,” according to the California...
Preliminary 3.5 earthquake strikes near Clayton in East Bay, USGS says
Did you feel it? A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near Clayton Monday afternoon, according to USGS.
The Small Town In California So Affordable, Retirees Say They Wish They Moved Sooner
There’s a magical place in California where retirement dreams don’t require a tech IPO windfall or a winning lottery ticket – just a desire for lakeside living and enough sense to recognize a good deal when you see one. Lucerne, perched on the shores of Clear Lake,...
Family mourns e-scooter rider killed by San Jose SAP Center
(KRON) — A family is mourning the death of a San Francisco woman who was killed while riding an electric scooter by the SAP Center in San Jose earlier this month. Monica Ibarra, 52, and her scooter were hit by a stolen black Dodge Ram pickup truck on September 8 near the intersection of Santa […]
Surviving Suicide Loss in Palo Alto
In the early to mid-2000s Palo Alto was rocked by a cluster of teen suicides. For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we’re airing a documentary from audio reporter and producer I-Yun Chan, who traveled to Palo Alto to help her understand her own loss, and what it means to live on after someone losing someone to...
One California Special District Employee Made $3.8 Million in 2024
CALIFORNIA – State Controller Malia M. Cohen released the 2024 self-reported payroll data for more than 3,100 special districts across California, giving residents a detailed look at compensation for local public employees.