From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to address as they enact policies and set budgets.
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FBI, IRS, DEA and SF Prosecutors Shut Down Multi-billion-dollar ‘Hydra’ Cryptocurrency in Darknet
In a stunning announcement this week, Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco is leading the prosecution of a Russia-based mastermind accused of running Hydra, the world’s largest and longest-running illegal 'darknet' crptocurrency market, which federal agencies say they have put out of business.
Teens Held in Robbery, Attempted Carjacking at Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto police learned that a woman in her 50s had been sitting in her parked car when someone opened her passenger door and demanded her purse and keys.
Sierra Snowpack Falls to Lowest Level in 7 Years, as Worsening Drought Looms
The April snowpack, key to how much water flows into reservoirs, is 38% of average statewide, proving that drought hasn’t relaxed its grip on California.
San Jose Police Release Photos, Video of Scene Where Officer Shot Man Holding Gun
Police Chief Anthony Mata said officers saw a man with a handgun pointed at other people. He said officers repeatedly asked the man to drop the gun before one officer fired shots that hit the man, who was taken to a local hospital with non-lethal injuries.
California Poised to Extend Eviction Ban — Again
Californians facing eviction as soon as next week would get a temporary reprieve under a bill endorsed by the state’s Democratic leaders.
New Lawsuit against San Jose State Raises Spectre of Millions More in Damages for Abuse
Lawyers filed a federal class action civil rights lawsuit this month on behalf of “Jane Doe et. al.” against Scott Shaw, San Jose State and CSU trustees citing “approximately 1,000 students” who may have been victims of Shaw's sexual abuse.
Inflation Threatens California’s Economic Recovery
California’s economic recovery from the devastations of the pandemic was stronger than previously estimated — but skyrocketing inflation could rob the state of its hard-earned gains.
California Lawmakers Looking at Ways to Ease Pain of Soaring Gas Prices
One option for California lawmakers is to decrease the state tax on gas suppliers. Another is some form of rebate to help defray the higher cost of gas.
They Died by a Bridge in Ukraine. This Is Their Story.
Tetiana Perebyinis, chief accountant for a Palo Alto tech startup working in Ukraine, and her two children were killed March 6 by Russian mortar shelling as they tried to flee Irpin, near Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
Former UFC Champ Accused of Trying to Kill Child Molestation Suspect in Santa Clara County Pursuit
Cain Velasquez arraigned on attempted murder charges in relation to Feb. 28 shooting.
Kremen Drops Out of Assessor Race after Accusations of Sexual Harassment
Gary Kremen, founder of Match.com, promised to return $71,000 in campaign contributions from his assessor campaign, but said he wants to keep his seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors.
New Dashboard Provides Public Window into Santa Clara County Death Data
New Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner site shows case records, analytics and GIS mapping that offer comprehensive information for journalists, data researchers, law enforcement and the general public.
California Parents Lose Patience over School Mask Mandate
A top state health official provided little new information on Monday about lifting mask mandates in schools, as public health experts say it might be time to take more steps towards normalcy in schools.
California’s Proposed No-Bid Medi-Cal Contract with Kaiser Triggers Concerns
Rival California health insurers say the special deal is unfair and could leave them with high-need patients.
Café Stritch Closes, Operator Plans to Rebrand Iconic Venue
The venerable Café Stritch will be reinvented as a new venue in the coming months as the keys are turned over to the jazz bar’s former general manager, Andrew Saman. The establishment will be known as Mama Kin, Saman says, and will continue to book jazz shows while expanding with other types of music.
