hugo Cisterna, Miss Sinaloa. Oil on canvas. Courtesy the artist and keep it contemporary The last time I was in Santa Fe, I found myself standing in front of a long digital screen that switched every few minutes to a different still image from Google Street View. I saw a man sitting on the side … Read more
A major California school district is teetering on the verge of collapse after spending and hiring spiraled out of control. Santa Rosa City Schools, about 1.5 hours north of San Francisco, was reprimanded by Sonoma County education administrators for wasting cash. Authorities said employees saw bumper pay packages and brought in too many new workers … Read more
There’s a new attraction on the Third Street Promenade that’s turning heads — and views — as the Museum of Illusions officially opens its doors in Santa Monica. The immersive space spans 12,000 square feet and features more than 80 interactive exhibits designed to challenge visitors’ sense of reality through optical illusions, visual tricks, and … Read more
(KRON) – A 21-year-old Santa Rosa woman allegedly led police on a high-speed chase on Highway 101 on Saturday after a Petaluma Police Department officer tried to pull her over for speeding. A Petaluma officer initially stopped Aleah Trail for speeding on the northbound side of Highway 101, north of the East Washington Street Bridge, … Read more
A woman accused of helping a man flee California after he struck and killed two pedestrians in Santa Monica last month has been arrested and now faces criminal charges. Marchonda Lajon Whitaker, 42, was charged with one felony count of after the fact, and could face up to three years in prison. Whitaker is accused … Read more
(KRON) – The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds were bustling with activity Friday as veterans gathered for the free three-day 2025 Veterans Day event. The event, aimed at supporting veterans, provided a wide range of services including medical and mental health care, housing assistance, and employment support. Organized by the Veterans Affairs Office within the Santa … Read more
(KRON) – Police arrested five students at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa on campus Thursday. Police said that the arrested students are all 15-year-old boys studying in the 10th grade. They are suspected of vandalizing Herbert Slater Middle School and destroying school property. The middle school campus, located at 3500 Sonoma Street, has been … Read more
(KRON) – A suspicious package containing illegal drugs sent to a Santa Clara business in January 2025 led to multiple search warrants and arrests across the country, the Santa Clara Police Department said Wednesday. SCPD said it believes several of the suspects have ties to a massive drug trafficking operation on the “dark web.” Concord … Read more
(KRON) – A “dangerous, invasive mosquito” — known for spreading diseases like Zika, dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever — has been discovered in Santa Clara County, according to officials. The day-living Aedes aegypti is not native to California, it comes from tropical and subtropical regions. The mosquito is also characterized by the presence of black … Read more
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRONA) – Witness testimony continued Monday for one of the four men accused of killing Santa Cruz Tech CEO Tushar Atre. Two men, Stephen Nicholas “Nick” Lindsay and Curtis Charters, were convicted in murder trials held earlier this year and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Charters’ younger brother, Caleb Charters, … Read more