How the Bay Area’s most unhinged theme park heralded Silicon Valley’s rise
From waterskiing elephants to enterprise software: How a too-wild-to-be-believed Peninsula theme park’s move foreshadowed the region’s tech takeover.
4 Theft-Deterrent Models In Oakland vs. 4 Most Stolen Vehicles in the Bay Area
Car theft in the Bay Area is not a background statistic that happens to other people. It is a daily reality that affects residents of Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and the surrounding communities at rates that consistently place Northern California among the most challenging vehicle theft environments in the United States. Oakland specifically has earned attention from law enforcement, insurance actuaries, and vehicle...
A 5-year-old missing since 1974, in San Jose, California, still hasn’t been found
Cynthia Lynn Sumpter has been missing from San Jose, California, since April 27, 1974. Her photo above (right) shows age-progression to 53 years, but she would be 57 now. The last time Cynthia was seen, she was playing outside barefoot in the front yard of the apartment where she and her mother lived. Her nickname is "Cindy,” and she was only 5 years...
Fremont Cops Sound Alarm On Senior ‘Assassins’ Game And Scarily Real Toy Guns
Fremont police are telling local high‑school seniors to cool it with the “Assassins” game after a series of close calls involving toy guns that look a little too real for comfort. The off‑campus tradition, played with water or Nerf guns, has reportedly led to high‑risk traffic stops and to 9‑1‑1 crews being pulled away from actual emergencies. Officers say...
How Original Joe’s turned a San Francisco classic into a Bay Area powerhouse
From the Tenderloin to Walnut Creek, Original Joe’s built a Bay Area restaurant empire rooted in family, tradition and loyal diners.
Two Suicides, One Campus Spot: San Jose State On Edge And Demanding Answers
San Jose State University is under a harsh spotlight after two people died by suicide at the same public spot on campus within a month. The deaths, on Feb. 8 and March 9, involved people who were not students, yet the location, timing and limited official communication have left many on campus rattled. Some students say they first heard about at least one of...
Lawsuit filed against Flock Safety over privacy concerns
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The growing use of Flock cameras in Maine and around the country is leading to more privacy concerns. Now, lawsuits are popping up in parts of the country. The latest lawsuit could set a precedent for cities using similar systems, like the ones the CBS13 I-Team has been following in Maine.
Judge finds man accused of killing John Beam at Laney College mentally unfit for...
The criminal case against the 27-year-old man accused of killing John Beam at Laney College is on hold, after a judge found him mentally unfit to stand trial, officials said.
How soon will Bay Area gas prices drop with Strait of Hormuz reopening? Here’s...
Iran announced it would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, and it has led to dips in the price of oil -- more than 8% overall. We spoke with experts to get a gauge on how long it would take for prices to stabilize.
“Mr. Benito”—The Heart and Sole of Bernardo Shoe Repair in Sunnyvale
For 30 years, cobbler Benito Melo has put his heart—and many a sole—into extending shoe life for the customers of Bernardo Shoe Repair, 245 S. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. Melo’s two-room, 550-square-foot shop overflows with footwear awaiting repair or pickup. Peeking through the front windows, you see multiple rows of shoes and boots lined up on the floor, on the...
