San Joaquin County Statewide Articles


Chevron Slashes 600 Jobs at Old Bay Area HQ, Threatens More Layoffs

Chevron filed notice to lay off 600 employees in San Ramon, with more cuts expected.

Anticipating a Budget Surplus, Cupertino Prioritizes Growing Its Business Community

CUPERTINO’S DECISION TO draw in new businesses and support longtime merchants has the commerce community cheering.The Cupertino City Council voted 3-2 last month to prioritize economic development and small business support for the next two fiscal years as part of …

Toddler Just Learning to Speak Saves His Sleeping Family With One Word: 'Fire!'

The 3-year-old knew that something was off as his home filled with smoke.

California, Other States Sue Trump Administration to Block Order on Voting Overhaul

California and a coalition of other states sued President Trump Thursday over his recent order purporting to radically reshape voting rules nationwide, calling it an "illegal power grab."

Death Penalty Conviction for Notorious L.A. Gang Killer Overturned by State's High Court

Atwater Village gang boss Timothy McGhee's first-degree murder convictions were tossed out by the California Supreme Court over a juror who was improperly dismissed during sentencing — but McGhee will remain imprisoned.

UC Berkeley Undergrad Enters Her AI Stroke-Detection Startup in Innovation Competition

A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation competition, the university said.  Undergrad Ashmita Kumar founded Code Blue, a …

She Was Run Over Next to the Santa Monica Pier. Finding Justice May Be 'Mission Impossible'

Days after a man suspected in the death of Sherese Allen posted bond, authorities lost track of him. They believe Yuyang Sun may have returned to China.

Shelf Life: Support Local Libraries by Protesting Federal Funding Cuts

Here at Redwood City Public Library, both staff and community members are voicing strong concerns about the future of federal funding for libraries. As interim library director, I am committed to keeping our community informed during these uncertain times by …

Schools Have 10 Days to Comply With Trump Anti-Dei Policy or Face Losing Federal Funds

The Trump administration ratchets up pressure: California and its school districts must sign anti-DEI certification to keep federal funding worth billions.

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': American Health Gets a Pink Slip

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': American Health Gets a Pink Slip

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UC Workers Walk Picket Line as Contract Talks Stall Over Bargaining Terms, Health Premiums

Thousands of workers from University of California campuses and medical centers across the Bay Area walked off their jobs Tuesday in a one-day strike over staff shortages and allegations of bad faith bargaining and unfair labor practices.UC employees from all …

Body Found on Back Seat of Minivan on Bay Area's Highway 101

A Toyota Sienna minivan was found parked on the right shoulder of the highway.

Muni Moves Forward With Bus Service Cuts Despite Public Outcry, Budget Concerns

In a split decision, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has moved forward with cutting service to several bus lines this summer.Muni is attempting to close its looming $50 million budget deficit by slashing and shortening five bus routes. In …

Man Shot During Attempted Robbery Near Oakland's Montclair Village

He yelled for help. Moments later, a gunshot rang out in quiet Montclair.

Stephen Curry Passes Lakers' Jerry West on NBA Scoring List: 'That's the Logo, So Very Special'

Stephen Curry's 52 points help him pass Lakers' Jerry West for 25th on NBA's career scoring list. Afterward, Curry shared the moment with West's son, Jonnie, who works for the Warriors.

Pleasure Boat Driver Charged With Manslaughter for Deadly Crash Into Long Beach Jetty

Kevin King, 57, was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed his boat into the jetty, prosecutors alleged. The crash killed John Correa, a former UC Berkeley baseball player who worked in real estate.

On the Politics of Storms: A Cartoon Narrative

IN DECEMBER OF 2016, after Donald Trump won the presidency and even before he was sworn in to the office, I announced on my Instagram account that I was initiating a new project called “A Storm is Coming.” I promised …

Electric Cyclist Takes Petaluma Police on Wild Pursuit, Gets Road Rash and Multiple Charges

A 20-year-old Petaluma man is under arrest after allegedly leading officers on a chase while he was riding an electric bicycle, police said.The case began Saturday when an officer observed a man riding a Sur-Ron electric bike doing wheelies in …

Homeless Man Fatally Shot in Venice Beach After Reportedly Intervening During Couple's Argument

A man was fatally shot Wednesday in Venice Beach, according to the LAPD. The victim, a well-known homeless person in the area, reportedly saw a couple arguing and tried to intervene.

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