Kaiser Nurses Say They’ll Strike Jan. 26 if Contract Talks Don’t Resume
The union representing 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals across California and Hawaii, the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, on Thursday issued a 10-day notice to strike, with walkouts possible from San Jose to San Diego and Honolulu starting Jan....
12 California Bakeries So Good Their Pastries Are Worth A Road Trip
California road trips aren’t just about where you’re going, but what you discover along the way. Beyond sweeping coastlines and mountain views, the state hides bakeries that turn a simple drive into a full-blown pilgrimage. Behind modest storefronts and quiet corners, bakers fold butter into dough, coaxing out...
Health experts warn about potentially deadly herbal substance, after 6 overdose deaths: What to...
The California Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm on Kratom, as well as a potent derivative of the plant called 7-OH, in the wake of six recent overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Kratom and 7-OH products are not FDA-approved and are not legal for retailers to sell.
Randy’s Donuts to open in Santa Clara
Randy’s Donuts, the iconic donut shop based in Southern California, will be opening its first Bay Area location in Santa Clara. According to its website, Randy’s Donuts will be located at 2595 Homestead Rd. Authorities added the Santa Clara location “will act as a commissary kitchen for future...
The Palo Alto restaurant Steve Jobs loved is closing after 36 years
After 36 years as a staple of downtown Palo Alto’s dining scene, the Italian restaurant Il Fornaio is closing permanently. The restaurant, known for wood‑fired pizzas, classic pastas, and elegant…
Pruneyard Cinemas Changes Course, Will Stay Open in Campbell
One week after announcing its closing, Pruneyard Cinemas announced today that it will stay open, continuing a cinematic tradition of more than five decades. In a sign on its doors, and an announcement on its website, the popular dine-in movie theater complex in the Pruneyard Shopping Center on Bascom Avenue in...
Another travel delay on I-80 creates pain point on route to Tahoe
The construction project is expected to last through February 2026.
California Dog Warning Issued After Deadly Bacteria Found
Any humans experiencing symptoms should seek medical care immediately and pet owners should watch for vomiting and jaundice.
Joint Search Effort by Santa Clara Sheriff and San Jose Police for Missing Elderly...
In a collaborative effort, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has joined with the San Jose Police Department to locate 84-year-old Pedro Arrendondodiaz Diaz, whose absence has raised concerns about his well-being. The search, which has now marshaled the resources of the Sheriff's K9 units, drones, and ground...
‘Leave before the B’: The billionaire tax backlash is spreading far beyond billionaires
Billionaires aren’t the only people second-guessing their California loyalties over the proposed “billionaire tax.” Entrepreneurs with fewer commas in their net worth are also considering leaving the state, as the risks of the proposed ballot initiative start to come into focus. Should their contingency plans lead to...

















