Study: California has 30th-best public school system in America
The quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state, and California falls within the middle of the pack when it comes to the best in the nation, according to a recent study. According to WalletHub, a personal finance research company, many American families cannot afford to send their children to...
Bay Area’s first Hello Kitty Cafe has arrived. Here’s what to try
The new Hello Kitty Cafe is already attracting fans with themed treats, drinks and afternoon tea.
Team of Bay Area burglars arrested, numerous guns seized: PD
A “crew” of burglars allegedly responsible for more than 50 burglaries in the greater Bay Area were arrested on July 17, the Benicia Police Department announced on Monday.
Woman Shot Dead by 21-Year-Old While Walking Dogs with Boyfriend, Authorities Report
Last week, a woman in California was shot and killed while out for a walk late at night with her dogs and boyfriend. Police say a 21-year-old man pulled up in a car and “accosted the couple” before shooting them and then driving off in his car. The...
San Jose Police Seize Unregistered Firearms and Narcotics, Multiple Arrests Made in Overnight Operation
In an overnight sweep targeting illegal firearms and narcotics, San Jose Police officers made multiple arrests and took dangerous weapons off the streets. The Foothill Division of the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) conducted a vehicle stop just before 1 AM on a suspect known to be on probation. This action...
Applebee’s in North Bay to shut down after 20 years
(KRON) — Applebee’s has been one of America’s staple casual dining restaurants for decades. However, despite being well-known to millions of Americans, the restaurant chain announced in 2024 it would close more than 25 locations nationwide. The closures continue and have affected restaurants in the Bay Area. Last...
Disgraced SF lawyer gets life without possibility of parole for 2008 murder in Palm...
"It is one of the most unusual cases in California history." A Riverside County judge on Friday sentenced San Francisco lawyer David Replogle, 76, to life without the possibility of parole for a 2008 murder in Palm Springs.
Copper wire thefts up across the state; AT&T is offering hefty award
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- AT&T announced this week that copper wire thefts have gone up significantly throughout the state. They say that more than 2,200 copper theft incidents were reported in 2024 compared to 71 in 2021, all in California. Thieves leaving streetlights disabled and phone and broadband...
California FAIR Plan Ruled UnFAIR
After four years of litigation, key limitations in the California FAIR Plan fire policy were found to be unlawful in Jay Aliff v. California FAIR Plan Association . Originally designed to be California’s insurer of last resort, the California FAIR Plan has increasingly become the default plan for those in California...
CalKIDS offers California children free cash for college
The state of California is helping eligible children save money for college. The California Kids Investment and Development Savings (CalKIDS) program is a taxpayer-funded scholarship program designed to help kids save money for college from the day they are born. Launched in 2022, scholarship accounts are awarded to...
