Hazardous Materials Spill on Highway 280 Causes Traffic Chaos in Santa Clara County
A truck collision on Highway 280 led to a hazardous material spill of bleach, prompting a response that closed lanes but posed no public threat. Cleanup involved local agencies, with lanes set to reopen by evening.
Boutique Air Hit with $291k Federal Lawsuit Over Employee Records Paperwork
When federal regulators come after you with a $291,000 lawsuit, it's usually serious business. But Boutique Air's legal trouble stems from something surprisingly specific: allegedly failing to collect drug and alcohol testing records from 21 employees' previous transportation jobs, not from skipping testing altogether.
UPDATE: Redwood City Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Caltrain Station, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help
Jose Gomez Bustamante was arrested for a fatal stabbing at the Caltrain Redwood City Station and booked on homicide charges. Authorities are seeking public help for information.
Bay Area on Alert for Sweltering Weekend Heatwave and Elevated Fire Risk, NWS Advises Caution
Bay Area is set to experience high temperatures with a moderate HeatRisk advisory. Fire weather conditions and hazardous beach situations are expected. Safety measures are advised.
Twilio Founder Teams With Fusion Breakthrough Scientist for Commercial Limitless Clean Energy Startup
The physicist behind the world's first successful fusion ignition experiment just partnered with the tech entrepreneur who built Twilio into a $4 billion empire. Their new Bay Area company aims to turn Lawrence Livermore's groundbreaking laser fusion into commercial power plants within a decade.
Napa Valley Winemakers Grapple with $65 Million in Losses Following Pickett Fire
The Napa Valley wine industry estimates $65 million in losses from the Pickett Fire, primarily from smoke damage across over 1,500 acres, affecting winegrapes and beehives. Remedies for smoke taint in wine remain limited.
Former "IRL" CEO Abraham Shafi Charged with Wire Fraud and Obstruction in $170 Million Investor Deception Case
Former CEO of IRL, Abraham Shafi, is charged with wire fraud, securities fraud, and obstruction of justice for allegedly defrauding investors of $170 million.
Suspect Apprehended by SFPD Following High-Speed Chase Through San Francisco Streets
A pursuit in San Francisco led to an arrest after a suspect wanted for a violent felony evaded police, caused no serious injuries, and was later captured by the SFPD's Marine Unit.











