Los Gatos Man Busted After Filming Kids Outside Elementary School
A 63-year-old Los Gatos man who allegedly filmed kids near an elementary school and wound up in a street confrontation last summer has turned himself in, according to police. He surrendered to officers on April 15 and was arrested on suspicion of annoying or molesting a child under 18 following an Aug. 28, 2025 altercation on Los Gatos Boulevard between Nino and...
A Once Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Mountain View Is Closing After Decades
Family-run Chez TJ, located in downtown Mountain View, has announced its closure; final service is scheduled for the end of April 2026.
Man turns himself in after police get warrant accusing him of 6 counts of...
A man who was arrested last August near Louise Van Meter Elementary School on suspicion of acting inappropriately around children—and then released—turned himself in to Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police this afternoon after a warrant was issued for his capture. John Alan Hale is facing six counts of annoying...
San Jose family reunites with beloved dog after years missing
On Sunday, a South Bay family was reunited with their lost dog Koko after nearly two and a half years. The French bulldog is one of two dogs that went missing after a gardener left a backyard gate open at the Pichardo’s family San Jose home in 2023. The other dog was Gizmo.
Bay Area city becomes first to ban data centers over power and water concerns
Oakley has become the first Bay Area city to temporarily ban new data centers, signaling a more cautious approach as other parts of Silicon Valley continue to line up projects to meet rising demand for artificial intelligence. The Oakley City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to impose a 45-day moratorium on...
A cheat sheet for The Oaklandside’s Alameda County district attorney candidates forum
On June 2, Alameda County voters will get to make a high-stakes choice for district attorney. Will they stick with the incumbent, reverse the recall they embraced a little over a year ago, or go in a whole new direction?. As the county’s public prosecutor, the DA has extraordinary discretion...
Retired East Bay woman shares kindness through “the power of flowers”
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
A Bay Area fine-dining landmark is closing after 43 years
Chez TJ, a longtime fine-dining restaurant in Mountain View known for its Michelin history and French-inspired tasting menus, is closing after more than four decades in business.
Silicon Valley Power Pushes Forward with Securing Land Needed for Transmission Project
Silicon Valley Power’s (SVP) expansion is slated to ensure that Santa Clara can double its power load in the upcoming years. Part of that expansion is the construction of a 115 kV transmission line that will run 2.24 miles along Bassett Street. However, the fly in the ointment is...
Investor buys former San Jose men’s bathhouse site as prices stay low
SAN JOSE — An East Bay investor bought the site of a former men’s bathhouse in San Jose for a price that suggests real estate values remain weak for many types of commercial properties. The property at 1010 The Alameda was purchased by Narayan Group, a business entity...
