Cupertino Nighttime Bicycle Stop Leads to Arrest of Suspected Organized Retail Thief
In what began as a routine stop on the evening of July 21, deputies from the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a suspect whose actions may have otherwise gone unnoticed in the dimly lit streets of Cupertino. The arrest followed a bicycle stop involving 32-year-old Tyler Jones, initially pulled over for...
Dozens of wildfires burn across California
Dozens of wildfires are currently burning in California. The Gifford Fire north of Santa Barbara doubled in size in just 24 hours. At least three people have been hurt. It's one of 14 active fires in California -- seven of them that started this past weekend. Jason Allen is there.
Bay Area city again named most expensive housing market for second straight year: study
(KRON) — For the second year in a row, San Jose has been named the most expensive housing market in the U.S., according to a recent study released by SmartAsset. As of May 2025, the median home price in San Jose is $1,626,041, a slight increase from last year. Behind the South Bay city is […]
California to boost minimum wage in 2026
CALIFORNIA – The California Department of Finance sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and other lawmakers on August 1, stating the minimum wage would increase statewide in 2026 to $16.90 per hour.
California Returns To The Top Of Unemployment List
California has returned to the top of the national unemployment list for the first time in nearly four years. In June, the state’s unemployment rate was just about five and a half percent. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California tied with Nevada for the highest in the country.
San José Police Department Unveils New Gang Incident Dashboard to Boost Transparency and Public...
San José is taking a new approach to tackling gang activity by launching its latest digital tool, a public Gang Incident Dashboard created by the San José Police Department (SJPD). This online resource is set to provide residents and service providers with up-to-date information on suspected gang-related and...
San Jose police investigating early morning homicide near elementary school Monday
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide that occurred just a few minutes away from a nearby elementary school. According to SJPD, officers responded at around 2:33 a.m. Monday on a report of a fight in a parking lot in the 2200 block of Story Road. Arriving at the […]
Another Pair of Bay Area Parents Arrested In Fentanyl Death of Toddler
A Napa mother has been charged with murder and a father has been charged with child endangerment in connection with the August 2024 death of their three-year-old son. The case of Zayden Schultz, the three-year-old Napa boy who died on August 15, 2024, has been under investigation for nearly a year. On Friday, the...
Cal Fire Adds Two More Firehawk Helicopters to World’s Largest Fleet
California is boosting its aerial firefighting power. CAL FIRE has officially welcomed two new Sikorsky S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters to its aviation program, bringing the state’s specialized fleet to 16 mission-ready aircraft, the largest of its kind in the world. Built for speed, precision, and all-hazard response,...
Is It Illegal to Sleep in Your Car in California? Laws You Need to...
Whether you’re driving through the night or trying to save on housing costs, sleeping in your car can sometimes be unavoidable. But the laws around this vary widely depending on the state and even the city you’re in. Knowing the answer to “is sleeping in your car legal in california?” can help you avoid unexpected...
