This county just created the Bay Area’s first ‘ICE-free zone’
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to create what is believed to be the Bay Area’s first official “ICE-free zone.”
Seismologist Suggests That the Bay Area’s Next Big Quake Could Come With an Early...
The lead author of a recent study about how major earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest have been historically linked to seismic events in California, specifically on the San Andreas Fault, says he sees some upside to the findings, at least for those of us in California. Those among us who...
San José Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Lincoln Avenue; Community Asked for Information
On December 7, 2025, San José Police responded to reports of gunfire in a parking lot on the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue. No victims were found at the scene. Later, four adult men arrived at local hospitals with gunshot wounds. Two had non-life-threatening injuries. One is in critical condition. One man died at the...
Newsstand closing marks the end of an era at Diridon station in San Jose
For decades — possibly ever since the train station on Cahill Street in San Jose opened in 1935 — there’s been a newsstand to provide commuters with a cup of coffee, a quick snack and, even today, a newspaper. But that won’t be the case after Tuesday when McCarthy’s Newsstand at the Diridon Transit Center closes its...
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co. crash driver dies
The driver who crashed a speeding Volvo into a popular Los Gatos coffee shop on Thanksgiving night has passed away, multiple sources have confirmed to the Los Gatan. Karl Klemmer, 90, died on Sunday. Klemmer, a resident of the Terraces of Los Gatos senior living community, was hospitalized after he...
Silicon Valley BART Extension construction remains on time, budget
Phase two of the BART Silicon Valley project is continuing in San Jose. It will feature six miles of new rail, four stations, as well as residential and retail development.
The Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Spot California That Will Have You Licking Your Fingers
Hidden among the tech campuses and suburban sprawl of San Jose sits a barbecue joint so authentically delicious it feels like it was teleported straight from the heart of Texas – South Winchester BBQ is the real deal, folks. The moment you step out of your car, your nose...
Disney Christmas decorations stolen from San Jose residents
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Christmas decorations featuring Disney characters are being stolen from homes in San Jose. The Steele family had their front yard decked out for the holidays, just as they do every year. They reported that $1,200 worth of decorations were stolen from their front yard,...
Mayor Mahan Says Juvenile Court Protections Also Protect Gang Violence
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan this week took aim at California’s juvenile criminal laws, saying they “make it easier for gangs to use children as weapons.”. “Over the last several years, we’ve watched something deeply troubling unfold in our city: Kids—some as young as 12, 13 years old—are being pulled into violent...
Santa cuffs suspects in Bay Area Christmas tree thefts
(KRON) — Two people who allegedly stole dozens of Christmas trees in American Canyon were caught and arrested last week, police said. Video shared by the American Canyon Police Department shows an officer appearing to be Santa Claus handcuffing the suspects. Safeway in American Canyon reported to authorities on...
