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OAKLAND, Calif. - Mask mandates are returning to several Bay Area counties as an increase in COVID-19 cases overlaps with the cold and flu season. The local health orders require masks to be worn in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare facilities, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Alameda,...

Touting Kaiser Permanente’s plans to build a new hospital as a win for residents, San Jose City Council unanimously approved the new facility, noting it will meet state seismic standards, increase patient services, and create hundreds of jobs once completed. The project, which the healthcare giant hopes to start...

Peterson's defense had asked for a number of items related to a burglary at a neighbor's home.

The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) is investigating a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a woman walking alone on Tuesday evening. According to SJPD, the incident occurred at 6:31 p.m. at the intersection of South Fifth and East Fernando streets. A man driving a silver 2018 Nissan Sentra struck the woman as she was crossing the street. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

(KRON) — A street racer who caused a horrific crash that left twin girls orphaned pleaded no contest to vehicle manslaughter this week. Kyle Harrison, 25, of Redwood City, was racing his BMW against a teenager who was driving a Mercedes on El Camino Real when the Mercedes plowed into a family’s Chevrolet Bolt. The […]

(KRON) — State park officials are asking Bay Area residents to refrain from calling 911 if they see plumes of smoke rising from Mount Tamalpais this week. A prescribed burn operation is schedule to begin on Thursday and it may result in highly visible smoke. “Burn planners ask the community to refrain from calling 911 […]

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A San Jose police sergeant and City Council candidate has had his officer certification temporarily suspended by the state police board amid allegations of mortgage fraud. The state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training temporarily decertified Tam Troung on Sept. 18 due to his pending criminal proceedings. The state board decertifies officers when they have committed serious misconduct, such as sexual assault, abuse of power or violation of the law.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of Mountain View’s oldest and most prominent buildings is about to undergo some major renovations. A developer has proposed to add a three-story office extension to the Jurian, a historic building at 194-198 Castro Street that is well known for its mission revival style.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The former executive director for a Northern California police union pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges she illegally imported synthetic opioid pills from India and other countries. Joanne Marian Segovia, who was executive director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association, was charged last year with unlawfully importing thousands of […]

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office's Retail Theft Task Force arrested 10 individuals at a San José Target store. As reported on the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the arrests occurred last week at the Target on N. Capitol Avenue. The suspects were caught stealing many items, including beauty supplies, medication, baby formula, health products, ink cartridges, and a scooter.

Rodents of unusual size are no longer just something from the movies. These swamp rats known as nutria are a scourge spreading across Contra Costa and Solano counties, and they’re a risk to our crops, livestock, and water supply. In the autumn of Moo Deng, California is dealing with...

The state plans to give San Jose $4.8 million to help clear encampments and provide support to unhoused residents. But it’s a mere drop in the bucket compared to what the city needs to tackle homelessness. Gov. Gavin Newsom doled out $130.7 million last week to assist in reducing...

Paramedics and EMTs are making the 40-hour drive from Hayward to South Florida.On Tuesday night, two strike teams prepped and packed ambulances from Falck, the 911 ambulance provider for Alameda County.MORE: Hurricane Milton live updatesDavid Torres is the Managing Director Chief of Falck Alameda County EMS."It could be anything from aiding evacuations, taking over the ambulance transport for a community that's hard hit but they will receive an assignment when they arrive," Torres said.Torres said when he polled for volunteers, more than 100 offered to go."It shows how resilient they are, I think their daily work is tenuous and stressful...

MILPITAS — A big Milpitas apartment complex with hundreds of units has been bought for more than $100 million in a deal that hints at weaker residential values in the Bay Area. The Harlowe, located at 1821 South Milpitas Boulevard near East Capitol Avenue, has been bought for $109.3...

Ready to discover some new Bay Area flavors? Check, Please! Bay Area is back in November with handpicked recommendations for local restaurants you won’t want to miss! On each episode of this James Beard and Emmy Award-winning series, three locals sit down with host Leslie Sbrocco to rave about their favorite neighborhood eats. After checking out each other’s spots, they join Sbrocco to discuss, debate and dish on their dining experiences. From 12-hour lamb shoulder tandoor in San Francisco to rich, bold flavors of Central Asian dishes in San Jose, we’ve scoured the Bay for the best bites and standout spots so you don’t have to! Join us for four new episodes, Thursdays beginning November 7 at 7:30pm on KQED 9.

San Jose, California, is a bustling city with a rich food scene, and for barbecue lovers, it offers some delicious options. If you’re in San Jose and have a craving for mouth-watering smoked meats, here are five of the best barbecue restaurants you should check out. 1. Smoking Pig...

Supporters of Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance rallied in Woodside Wednesday ahead of his visit to the area. Roughly 50 to 75 people gathered outside the Pioneer Hotel Wednesday afternoon to show their support for the Trump-Vance ticket. Vance is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in the area Wednesday...

A Bay Area man and his mother are in custody following the shooting death of a custodian at a Daly City gym last week. According to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office, the victim was targeted after he asked the alleged shooter to adhere to the gym’s locker room rules.

A 1,037-square-foot house built in 1962 has changed hands. The property located in the 5800 block of Blossom Avenue in San Jose was sold on Sept. 5, 2024, for $1,370,000, or $1,321 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the house comes with a one-car garage, offering a dedicated parking spot and storage area. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 6,000 square feet.