Over the next 18 months, San Jose plans to add 784 tiny homes as part of the city’s long-term strategy to combat homelessness. The map above shows the five locations where the…
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Do I have to take a test to renew my California driver’s license?
A California adult driver’s license is good for five years. About two months before it expires Department of Motor Vehicles sends a message with renewal instructions. Here are the most common scenarios:…
No-fail California driver’s license test now available in Mandarin
The no failed option to renew a California driver’s license is now available in Mandarin, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced. The online video course – “eLearning” – is also offered in…
What happens if I cross a Bay Area bridge without FasTrak?
With chargeable gone from any bridge* in the Bay Area, drivers need FasTrak to pay their tolls. The FasTrak transponder signals when a car passes through a toll booth and the account…
a big full moon with a faint smudge
Skywatchers in the Bay Area have to look close to see the partial lunar eclipse on Tuesday. The California coast is at the edge of the viewing area, and the moon will…
Climbing legend Chris Sharma returns to competition at a Hackensack gym
Legendary climber Chris Sharma made a surprise return to competition, joining the largely teenage field at an all-comers event this weekend in New Jersey. The 43-year-old Sharma has competed only rarely for…
Dumpster Day provides free disposal Sept. 14 in San Jose
Trash cans will be set up for free large item disposal on Saturday, September 14th in South San Jose. Drop-off will be from 8 a.m. to noon – or until the bins…
Davis Fire between Reno and Mt. Rose
A wildfire that started in a park south of Reno jumped the road and forced thousands from their homes. The Davis Fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 in Davis…
Boone Fire burns 11,000 acres in its first day
A wildfire in the hills west of Coalinga grew rapidly in the first hours, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The Boone fire was reported at 12 a.m. Tuesday,…
New evacuations near Sequoia National Park
The evacuation zone has been moved to the north of the Coffee Pot Fire, which is burning on the western edge of Sequoia National Park. From Monday 2 September wildfire had burned…