San Jose mom loses car to string of car fires in Willow Glen neighborhood
A neighbor banging on the front door alerted a San Jose mom and her daughter to evacuate their home as their car burned in the driveway, losing their only way to get around. Here's how you can help:
Missing California Hiker Rescued On Christmas Day
A 63-year-old hiker who went missing on Christmas Eve was found cold and wet but otherwise in good health on Christmas morning, authorities said. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said Joseph Conway was hiking in Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve near Redwood City on the evening of Dec. 24 when he became...
Suspect sought after customer attacked, equipment damaged at San Jose bakery
Police in San Jose are seeking information following after a man was seen on surveillance video assaulting a customer and destroying equipment at a bakery.
Another storm is set to hit California — in time for New Year’s Eve....
San Francisco’s sunny spell is coming to an end. Rain enters the forecast soon with a chance of showers every day through the weekend.
California Department of Cannabis Control Awards Nearly $30 Million in Academic Research Grants
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information California’s Department of Cannabis Control announced today it has awarded nearly $30 million in academic research grants aimed at expanding scientific understanding of marijuana and its impacts on public health, the environment, and the legal cannabis industry....
Woman pepper sprayed an entire family in Palo Alto road rage incident: PD
(KRON) — Palo Alto police arrested a woman after she was involved in a road rage incident Saturday night. On Dec. 27 at about 5:45 p.m., the Palo Alto Police Department (PAPD) received a report about a road rage incident that occurred on the 700 block of Embarcadero Road. The victim, a man in his […]
Ballot measure would tax California billionaires 5% once
CALIFORNIA — A proposed statewide ballot initiative would create a one‑time tax on California billionaires and direct most of the revenue toward health care, according to an analysis by the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO).
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A California new law expands CARE Court, a mental health program championed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include some people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The post New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court appeared first on Long Beach Post .
These laws go into effect Jan. 1
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (KOLO) - In 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a list of new laws that will take effect on Thursday, Jan. 1. “The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families,” according to its website.
New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders
Another year and another set of e-bike restrictions. California riders are about to see some notable changes, as several new e-bike and electric motorcycle laws are set to take effect next week. Beginning January 1, 2026, a package of safety-focused regulations will officially go live, aimed at addressing the rapid...
