Santa Clara County sheriff touts minimal Taser use but wants more stun guns
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Deputies with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office are reporting minimal Taser usage in jails — arguing they’ve helped curb violent incidents. But watchdogs aren’t convinced amid a push to arm the whole custody bureau. Deputies used Tasers just nine times out...
Knight Foundation Says East San Jose Could Mirror Downtown Vibrancy
One of the leading philanthropic organizations supporting arts and culture in San Jose recently invested the $6.9 million necessary to energize the “La Placita” cultural district. Metro Silicon Valley Columnist Gary Singh described the project as “a massively overdue community development,” spearheaded by The School...
Sutter Expands in Santa Clara with New High-Tech Care Center
Sutter Health is expanding its presence in Silicon Valley with the opening of the new Sutter East Santa Clara Care Center at 2441 Mission College Blvd. The 300,000-square-foot facility will open to patients on October 20, offering a full range of outpatient medical services under one roof. The center marks...
The Real Reason Everyone’s Moving to This Silicon Valley City (Mountain View)
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Mountain View is becoming a popular choice among Silicon Valley cities. The city features a lively downtown and a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Mountain View offers amenities that appeal to people seeking a good quality of life, walkable...
Katie Porter Apologizes for Behavior in Viral Videos at First Public Forum
Appearing at a public forum for the first time since a pair of viral videos rocked her campaign for governor, former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter expressed regret on Friday and vowed to prove to California voters that she has the temperament for the state’s top job. Speaking at the...
Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Palo Alto
(KRON) — A bicyclist who was struck by a car in Palo Alto more than a week ago succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. The bicyclist, a man in his eighties, was riding in the 3400 block of Foothill Expressway on Oct. 4 at 12:18 p.m. when the crash […]
Fremont-based company snags Del Taco fast food chain in $115M deal
The sale comes amid a financial restructuring plan for Jack in the Box.
Express lane charges reach $20 on parts of Hwy 101 during morning Bay Area...
"That's insanity!" There's an outrage from drivers as recent express lane charges during the morning commute have now reached $20 on parts of Highway 101 in San Mateo County.
Stolen mail, counterfeit IDs, social security cards, passports found during San Jose traffic stop
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department found and seized stacks of stolen mail, counterfeit IDs, social security cards and U.S. passports during a traffic stop in San Jose Thursday evening. Officers pulled the car over in connection to a string of mail thefts in south San Jose. During the stop, officers spoke with...
Big earthquake on Hayward Fault could cause damage similar to 1989 Loma Prieta quake,...
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Thursday’s 3.1 magnitude earthquake was the latest of five notable aftershocks to hit Berkeley since a 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the college town on Sept. 22. A day later, the Bay Area remembers the deadly Loma Prieta earthquake, a 6.9 magnitude quake on the San Andrews Fault, which...
