Yes, That Earthquake Was Real — And No, It Wasn't the Big One (But the USGS Did Downgrade It)
The Santa Cruz Mountains sent their regards at 1:41 a.m. Thursday, and the Bay Area received them. The USGS has since walked back the magnitude — but the shaking, and the Reddit spiral that followed, were very much real.
Salinas Cops Say Meth Haul Was Hiding Beside Kid’s Bed
A Salinas search warrant uncovered about five pounds of meth hidden in a cooler next to a child's bed, plus firearms and crack cocaine; a 27-year-old was arrested. Authorities booked the suspect on narcotics, weapons and child endangerment counts.
Sir Paul Rocks Apple Park With Late-Night Beatles Bash For Apple’s 50th
Sir Paul McCartney headlined a private Apple Park concert for Apple’s 50th, singing Beatles favorites under the campus arches as staff looked on. The gig capped weeks of global anniversary events and came with commemorative employee swag.
East Bay Hyatt Fire Sale: Pleasanton, Pleasant Hill Hotels Go For Couch‑Cushion Prices
Two lender-owned Hyatt House hotels in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill sold at auction for unusually low prices, highlighting a still-weak Bay Area hotel market. The deals could affect local property-tax rolls and valuations.
Quiet Mountain View Spas Raided In Alleged South Bay Brothel Ring
Two Mountain View massage businesses were named in a Santa Clara County probe that prosecutors say was part of a regional brothel ring. A hearing to consider freezing assets is set for April 1.
Dow Roars Back 1,100 Points As Iran War Jitters Ease
Markets staged a relief rally as reports suggested the U.S.-Iran conflict might be easing, pushing the Dow more than 1,100 points higher. Tech and chip names led the move as oil fell.












