San Jose CA

A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed "Razor Blade" is spreading in parts of California. KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco explains why, despite public fatigue, health experts are urging people not to let their guard down. Some people who have caught the COVID-19 strain nicknamed “razor blade throat” report an...

The California State Fair returns for 17 days of fun this Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 27 to Cal Expo. Here's what you need to know before you ride all the rides and eat all the things.

CHP Officer Jesse Rogers received the Governor's State Employee Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in saving three people from a burning vehicle, despite sustaining third-degree burns and other injuries.

Homelessness has increased in one of the most expensive regions in the nation, a tell-tale sign of what could come. Santa Clara County has 10,711 homeless residents, up 8.2% from two years ago, according to preliminary results from this year’s point in time count conducted in January 2025. This has happened despite...

At least two vegetation fires were burning in San Jose Friday afternoon on a day when fire danger was high because of high winds and low humidity.

(The Center Square) — State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, R-San Diego, has requested a state audit into the California Air Resources Board regarding its decision to overhaul its Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, which is expected by some to raise gasoline prices up to 65 cents per gallon when it takes effect...

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information To increase public understanding of cannabis and to better inform future laws impacting the state’s industry, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting research proposals from California public universities. Up to $30 million in grant...

Sunnyvale recently waved goodbye to a cherished pizza restaurant along El Camino Real, and will now say hello to … another pizza shop?. Yes, that’s right. Slice of Homage Pizza is replacing A Slice of New York’s former storefront at 1253 W El Camino Real. Locals can anticipate Homage to debut in the upcoming months,...

If you believe many of the politicians and pundits, the summer of 2025 will be one of unrest. You can see the violence going on throughout the streets of major California cities. Idaho continues to thrive, attracting more businesses employing native and future Idahoans. Idaho, Texas, Arizona, and Florida are...

Incarcerated people in more than 20 California prisons have limited communication because of expansive restrictions that took effect this month. Some prisoners commenced a hunger strike in protest.