San Jose removes over 100K pounds of trash from Columbus Park encampment cleanup
A longstanding homeless encampment in San Jose is being cleared piece by piece. According to the city, out of 370 people at the encampment, 238 which is 64% said yes to housing.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Oakland, Santa Clara, and Ventura Receive Voter-approved Prop 1...
What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced $75.5 million awarded through Homekey+ to create 200 permanent homes with supportive services. August 26, 2025 - SACRAMENTO — In case you missed it, the state recently announced $75.5 million in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding will create 200 permanent supportive...
This California All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is The Hidden Gem Your Taste Buds Will Love
California hides some true dining treasures, and Hodel’s Country Dining in Bakersfield is one of the best-kept secrets. This all-you-can-eat buffet goes beyond quantity, offering dishes full of flavor, freshness, and comforting home-cooked vibes. From generous portions to unique menu highlights, every visit feels...
San Jose Spotlight: San Jose Police Officer Sues Property Owner Over Injuries
SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: SAN JOSE POLICE OFFICER SUES PROPERTY OWNER OVER INJURIES
Chaus: Don’t punish Santa Clara County’s immigrant restaurant owners again
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is preparing to debate a countywide proposal that once again unfairly targets local restaurants and immigrant business owners — piling new, unnecessary burdens on more than 1,600 small businesses already struggling to survive. I know how damaging it can be when new...
When driving on the 5 Freeway, should you pass on the left and get...
California drivers are legally allowed to travel in the left lane, but for the sake of safety and practicality, it is highly encouraged to use it as a passing lane and move back over, while also driving the speed limit to help alleviate traffic congestion.
Santa Cruz Homelessness Drops Countywide
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The 2025 homeless Point-in-Time count reveals a mixed but hopeful picture for Santa Cruz County, as overall homelessness dropped 20% from last year to the lowest total since the count began. The total number of people experiencing homelessness fell from 1,850 in 2024 to 1,473...
CARB to propose California’s long-awaited climate-risk disclosure regulations this fall
The California Air Resources Board, the state agency responsible for implementing the state’s climate-risk disclosure laws Senate Bills 253 and 261, is planning to issue proposed rules for the two regulations on Oct. 14, CARB said Thursday at its second public workshop on the laws. The agency also issued...
California cutting carpool lane perk for clean-air vehicles
According to the California DMV, federal regulations that allowed states like California to issue Clean Air Vehicle decals will expire Sept. 30.
Rep. Mike Levin urges governor to eliminate military retirement tax
Rep. Mike Levin is asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to eliminate all state income taxes on military retirement pensions. The California Democratic’s letter to the governor, which he sent Monday, comes just two months after California enacted a new provision in its 2025-2026 budget that allows military retirees to exclude up...
