Motorcyclist from Gustine killed in San Jose Highway 101 crash
A motorcyclist from Gustine in Merced County was killed on the morning of Nov. 10 when he lost control of his bike and was struck by a trailing vehicle on Highway 101 in San Jose, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported at 8:46 a.m. on...
UC Berkeley Mourns Loss of Student George Salinas After Drowning at Frat Party; Alpha...
The tragic drowning of a UC Berkeley student at an off-campus frat party has been confirmed as 19-year-old George Mauricio Salinas from San Diego. KTVU reported that the incident took place at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house on November 17, where Salinas was critically injured and subsequently passed away after...
El Camino’s New Sweet Lab: Topi Cakes pairs Asian‑inspired box cakes with DIY classes
PALO ALTO — A new dessert studio has moved into the former Shekoh Confections spot: Topi Cakes, opened Oct. 8 at 2305 El Camino Real, Suite B. Co-owned by best friends Tiffany Xing and Ivy Ling, the shop leans minimalist and Japanese‑style inside, but the bigger twist is outside the display case: lighter, less‑sweet...
De Anza’s bike program is transforming commutes, easing stress
On most Tuesday mornings, sophomore John Chen, 20, computer science major, can be seen pedaling several miles down a busy San Jose street to the nearest bus stop, the early morning air watering his eyes as he races to catch the 9:15 a.m. bus to De Anza. Last quarter, Chen...
Founders of Palo Alto streets team serve Thanksgiving meals, keep food pantry open
PALO ALTO, Calif. - A beloved non-profit that supported the homeless community in Palo Alto shut down in October, but that didn’t stop its founders from giving back this Thanksgiving. Gathering around a table of loved ones is not a gift everyone receives on holidays, but this Thanksgiving, those...
The Biz Beat: Stromboli is the star of San Jose pizzeria
If the averages hold, Anna Di Maggio will have made more than 21,000 strombolis since Tony Di Maggio’s Pizza in San Jose reopened on June 13, after a fire destroyed the roof and temporarily closed the business. At 80, Anna has been working at the family-owned restaurant since she...
Suspected DUI driver smashes into Los Gatos coffee shop
A driver smashed into a Los Gatos coffee shop, possibly under the influence, police said. It was not clear if he was arrested after the incident.
Why is Mobile Signal Coverage Poor in Mountain View and the Bay Area?
Despite being in the heart of the technology world, residents of the Bay Area, including Mountain View (MV), have been experiencing poor cell phone signal coverage. This issue is not limited to one carrier, but seems to be a common problem across the three major carriers - Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The problem is...
Kids on super-fast e-bikes are alarming California. One Bay Area school district is cracking...
Amid widespread concerns about young students riding souped-up e-bikes, a Bay Area school district is taking major action starting this week.
Chinook salmon are populating farther up a Bay Area creek for the first time...
Salmon have made their way up the largest local tributary of the San Francisco Bay.
