Man Brought To Tears After Mom & Pop Shop Dropped Everything To Help Memorialize...
When Jesse Robertson’s mom, Donna, died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, often referred to as ALS , in April, he wanted to remember her smiling. His favorite photo of his mom from 40 years ago, always made the now 47-year-old happy and he wanted to keep it. Robertson lives in Minneapolis, and Donna lived in...
Santa Clara County approves $28.7 million for five new affordable housing projects in San...
The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors has approved $28.7 million for four new multifamily affordable housing projects and one affordable homeownership development in San Jose. The board’s decision brings the total County funding for the five projects to $48.2 million, with $38.7 million coming from Measure...
The San Jose way: Arresting the homeless and encampment sweeps
While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results. Frustrated by years of progressive policies, voters elected Mayor Matt Mahan, who campaigned on a platform of reform. Since taking office, he has...
These California cities are the best places to raise a family, new study shows
LOS ANGELES - Two California cities were recently named among the best U.S. cities for raising a family in 2025, according to a new study from WalletHub. Fremont, California, took the #1 spot for another year. According to the study, Fremont ranked first due to its strong economic indicators, including a high median...
San Jose State University commencement features a surprise marriage proposal
Juan Carlos Soliz Meza graduated with a Master's in social work, taking the stage with his daughter. He also took the opportunity to propose to his longtime love and mother of his child. The accomplishment also fulfills a promise Juan Carlos made to his mother when he was still just...
Firefighter creates autism training course to help first responders save lives
A local firefighter developed a course to give emergency workers the tools to identify signs of autism, communicate, and assess with compassion.
A Unique Property of California Lakes Makes Them Extremely Deadly—Even to Good Swimmers
A ninety-degree afternoon can tempt anyone to jump into a Sierra reservoir, but the water waiting below the surface is often cold enough to kill. Many California lakes—especially the big, snow-fed reservoirs and alpine basins such as Lake Tahoe—hold water that rarely climbs above 70 °F, even in July and August.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Proclaims Monday, May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day – “On...
May 26, 2025 - Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 26, 2025, as “Memorial Day.”. On Memorial Day, we remember those who laid down their lives in defense of our nation and our values. These brave individuals chose to serve something greater than themselves, and we...
Series of Earthquakes Rattle Off the Coast off Northern California; Largest was Magnitude 4.4
A string of moderate earthquakes struck off the Northern California coast early Monday morning, with the largest registering at magnitude 4.4, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Man, 20, Vanished After Leaving for Work 40 Years Ago. His Remains Were Just...
Brian Edward Jones's remains were found in Menlo Park in April 1985, according to the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office