Thousands of acres of former ranch land purchased by Bay Area land trust
One of the properties was once owned by the Bechtel family.
License-Plate Hits Help San Jose Cops Nab Suspect With Stolen Handgun
A stolen handgun, a return visit to the same San José home, and a vehicle flagged by automated license-plate readers ended with an arrest last week, according to police. San José police say burglary-unit detectives tied a car to a residential break-in where a handgun was taken, then linked the same suspect to an...
Out-of-state police access Silicon Valley license plate readers
The company behind a network of automated license plate reading cameras is losing its public safety contracts across Silicon Valley. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is the most recent slate of officials to join Los Altos Hills and Mountain View in severing ties with Flock Safety over concerns the company...
Los Gatos ‘Party Mom’ awaits sentencing after guilty verdict
Shannon O'Connor was found guilty on dozens of charges Wednesday in Santa Clara County. The woman known as the Los Gatos 'Party Mom' held parties with teenagers, providing alcohol and encouraging sexual conduct. She will be sentenced later this month.
San Jose Police Arrest Jose Rodriguez-Barragan for Alleged Serial Arson Spree
San Jose Police Department Press Release Re: Jose Rodriguez-Barragan Arrest. On January 27, 2026, the San José Police Department Assaults Unit assisted the San José Fire Department Arson Division with an investigation into a series of vehicle arson fires that occurred at multiple locations throughout the city of San...
6-year-old deaf California student with disabilities deported to Colombia
LOS ANGELES — California Superintendent of Public Instruction and gubernatorial candidate Tony Thurmond called on the federal government Friday to return and release a 6-year-old deaf student who was deported without critical medical devices and without due process. According to the family’s attorney, Nikolas De...
Owner of squatter removal business facing 7 felony charges
A Bay Area business owner is in legal hot water after an attempted squatter removal went wrong in January. He and two of the contractors he hired are facing several felony charges. The owner maintains that he is innocent, and he shouldn't be held criminally liable for the actions of...
As gas prices rise, California gets punched harder at the pump than other states
Gas prices are on the rise amid U.S. conflict with Iran
The 10 Windiest Cities in California and How Residents Adapt
California is renowned for its stunning landscapes, ranging from the serene coastline to the majestic mountain ranges and the expansive deserts. This diverse geography creates ... Read more The post The 10 Windiest Cities in California and How Residents Adapt appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Center for Biological Diversity: California Approves 128 Oil Wells in Two Months, More Than...
March 7, 2026 - BAKERSFIELD, Calif.— California regulators have approved more new oil and gas wells in Kern County during the first two months of 2026 than in the last three years combined. Since January, the California Geologic Energy Management Division, or CalGEM, has approved 128 new drilling permits....
