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Roberto Rivera, 50, of San Jose, died from multiple gunshot wounds Monday morning at a local hospital. An adult male who had been shot by Rivera remained in critical condition.

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In recent years, tribal casinos have become a significant force in California's gaming industry. These establishments, operated by Native American tribes, have not only transformed the economic landscape but also brought cultural and social benefits to their communities. History of Tribal Casinos in California
Tribal casinos in California have a rich history dating back to the 1980s.

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected a Democratic proposal that would have extended first-time home-buyer loans to some undocumented immigrants. Republicans had widely criticized the bill.

Witnesses reported the Toyota Tacoma was traveling at 80 to 100 miles per hour using all lanes.

Lawmakers approved two bills to allow some community colleges to provide bachelor’s degrees in nursing, but California State University already offers these degrees.

The suspect, Aaditya Chand, allegedly used an Instagram account to send direct messages to an unnamed member of the House of Representatives and a state legislator in Florida.

Low's Silicon Valley constituents could lose tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenues if Gavin Newsom signs a bill that allows casino-owning tribes to sue private card rooms, their competitors.

Despite advances in civil rights, the state’s prison system still uses inmates for labor under the pretense of rehabilitation.

Was the former California attorney general and San Francisco DA too soft on crime? Or too tough?

California Highway Patrol officers received historically high raises in 2022 and 2023, but it continues to face a high vacancy rate of 16%.

Some California communities are resisting progressive policies from Sacramento. Democrats in the Legislature say they are going too far and are responding with bills to shut them down.

Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn’t doing much to help push back.

Dennis Fountaine, convicted in May defrauding four victims of over $350,000 never showed up for his Aug. 5 sentencing in Santa Clara County Superior Court.

Anukool Lakhina of San Jose, CEO of Burnbot, is one of dozens of high-tech entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley who are trying to use new forms of technology to solve the problem of mega-wildfires in the age of climate change.

1946 - 2024

Jan was a loving wife, mother and "super-grandma" who touched the lives of many hundreds of adults and children throughout her career as a naturalist and teacher. Born to Verlin Krankenberg and Anna Jean (Marrero) Krankenberg in Houston, Texas on February 3, 1946, Janice Lynne Krankenberg grew up in San Jose, then attended Pioneer HS in Whittier, CA, graduating in 1963. She attended Chabot College then Cal State Hayward (now East Bay) where she received a BA in English and Drama and worked towards a Masters Degree in Environmental Education.