Killed Someone in a Crash, Still No Penalty on a California Driver’s License
In California, a driver can cause a fatal car crash and still face lighter consequences than for drunk driving or speeding according to CalMatters. Critics say a legal loophole has created a system where death on the road can carry fewer penalties than routine traffic violations. The situation stems from...
Cluster of earthquakes rattle East Bay Friday evening
(KRON) — A series of six earthquakes rattled in the East Bay Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). A preliminary 2.5-magnitude earthquake was first reported near San Ramon at around 7:41 p.m., the USGS confirmed. Then five more quakes, one 2.9 magnitude, one 3.8-magnitude, one 4.0...
California minimum wage to rise in 2026, still falls short of living wage
CALIFORNIA – California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026, a 40-cent increase from the current rate, state officials confirmed as part of the annual adjustment required under state law.
2nd atmospheric river to flood California with firehose of rain into Christmas
Heavy rain and flooding problems experienced in the Northwest in recent weeks from atmospheric rivers will shift farther south into California through Christmas Day with major travel disruptions and safety concerns. Two main atmospheric rivers will force copious amounts of Pacific moisture into California this week....
Passengers ‘trapped in cars’ in middle of road as self-driving Waymo vehicles stall during...
BIZARRE footage shows the moment driver less vehicles stalled in the middle of the road during a power outage, leaving passengers stranded. Autonomous vehicle service Waymo was forced to suspend...
CHP Ebony Alert issued as search for missing 12-year-old girl stretches into weekend
(KRON) — The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony Alert across two Bay Area counties for a missing 12-year-old girl who vanished last Tuesday night in San Jose. Esha Peairs was last seen at 11:53 p.m. at the intersection of Foxworthy and New Jersey avenues in San Jose, according to CHP. Authorities said they...
California Prepares for Major Storm Christmas Week
Governor Gavin Newsom says the state’s emergency response network is fully activated.
Feds Snag 87 SoCal Truckers In Highway License Crackdown
Federal immigration agents have been busy up and down Southern California’s freight corridors, hauling in 87 commercial truck drivers in a recent series of coordinated enforcement sweeps. The operations, led by U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations, zeroed in on drivers who held commercial driver’s...
Series of earthquakes shake San Ramon Saturday night, adding to active year for swarms
A trio of earthquakes hit the San Ramon region Saturday night after the East Bay area experienced a jarring Friday night that saw at least 18 earthquakes shake the region.
Oakland Courthouse Shock As 27-Year-Old Detainee Found Dead In Cell
A 27-year-old man was found unresponsive inside a holding cell at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland on Wednesday and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities identified him as Enrique Gonsalez-Cruz, and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office says it has opened an investigation into the circumstances of...
