California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes
What can convince an otherwise law-abiding citizen to get creative (and potentially bending the law) with the way that they handle auto registration? When considering the motive in a case like this, it can useful to get a sense of what auto insurance rates and taxes are like in a given state. In New York, for...
Alameda County Judge Allows Challenge to CDCR Practice of Withholding Release Funds to Proceed
ALAMEDA, Calif. — An Alameda County Superior Court judge has allowed a legal challenge to proceed against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) over its decades-long practice of withholding “gate money” from people released from prison, according to an article by Salahi. The ruling,...
Roaches Run Off Regulars as Berryessa’s Christy’s Donuts Gets Shut Down
Christy's Donuts in San Jose's Berryessa neighborhood was ordered closed last Monday after county inspectors documented an active cockroach infestation inside the shop, cutting off a neighborhood morning mainstay while the bakery addresses the violation and waits for a reinspection. According to NBC Bay Area, a Santa...
San Jose Spotlight: Cupertino Council Approves Housing In High Fire Risk Area
A Cupertino housing development proposed in a high fire risk area is moving forward despite resident concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion. The Cupertino City Council on Wednesday voted 4-1 to approve a 51-townhome project on a 2.5-acre site along Linda Vista Drive, where residents say limited...
Sunnyvale Middle School Among Four Local Schools Receiving California’s Distinguished School Designation
Sunnyvale Middle School was one of just 408 middle and high schools across California to receive the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program award. “This honor reflects our educators’ and staff’s collective commitment to meet students where they are and provide the support they need to succeed,”...
Planning Commission Discusses Charter Changes
On March 11, the Santa Clara planning commission held a study session about the city’s current charter review project, with city attorney Glenn Googins presenting an overview of the initiative to modernize the city’s 1951 charter. Googins urged the Commission to consider changes that will revise the charter...
Matt Mahan added 1,000 beds for the homeless in a year. Critics say it’s...
Kendra Greer's eyes were trained on her puppy as it ran circles around a makeshift campfire stove on the bank of Coyote Creek in San Jose. Chiquito, a tiny black dog, is Greer's shadow, following the 32-year-old wherever she goes. Soon that means leaving the encampment on the creek for a small room across town.
🐶 Playful Puppies & Loyal Companions Ready for Adoption in Fremont
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Fremont shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for loving homes — from tiny shepherd-mix pups to gentle seniors. Here are a few who would love to meet you!
These Northern California Buffets Turn Dining Into An Endless Feast
I still remember the first time I visited a buffet thinking I would just try a little of everything and somehow ended up planning a second plate before I even finished the first. There is something oddly satisfying about a place that does not ask you to choose, because choosing...
Loved ones give update on search for Amy Hillyard, missing coffeeshop owner
Amy Hillyard vanished from her Oakland home on March 25.
