SSI Checks Arrived Early—But Here’s the...

SSI Checks Arrived Early—But Here’s the...

If you’re on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and noticed your check arrived earlier than usual, you’re not imagining things. It really did show up sooner—but don’t worry, there’s no glitch or mistake. There’s just a simple explanation behind it. Let’s walk through what’s going on, so you’re not left wondering (or stressing) about what’s happening … Read more

Single-family house sells for $1.9 million...

Single-family house sells for .9 million...

220 Highland Oaks Drive – Google Street View The property located in the 200 block of Highland Oaks Drive in Los Gatos was sold on April 17, 2025. The $1,898,000 purchase price works out to $1,541 per square foot. The house, built in 1957, has an interior space of 1,232 square feet. This is a … Read more

How to use your smartphone to...

How to use your smartphone to...

LONDON — People in parts of the U.S. may be able to see Northern lights Monday night — or at least use a smartphone’s camera to reveal hints of the aurora not visible to the naked eye. Space weather forecasters issued a rare, severe solar storm alert on Sunday after the sun let out a … Read more

Elon Musk Leaves White House—But There’s...

Elon Musk Leaves White House—But There’s...

You might’ve seen some buzz online about a “DOGE stimulus check” and wondered if it’s actually happening — especially with all the talk about Elon Musk leaving a government role. Let me clear things up for you, because it’s kind of a funny mix-up. Spoiler: There’s no Dogecoin stimulus check coming your way. If you’re … Read more

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.6 million...

Four-bedroom home sells for .6 million...

250 Cerro Chico – Google Street View The spacious property located in the 200 block of Cerro Chico in Los Gatos was sold on April 23, 2025 for $2,600,000, or $1,273 per square foot. The house, built in 1960, has an interior space of 2,043 square feet. This is a single-story house. The property encompasses … Read more

Denver planning director Manish Kumar resigns...

Denver planning director Manish Kumar resigns...

The executive director of Denver’s Department of Community Planning and Development is stepping down after only 13 months in the job, saying his “mission is now complete.” Manish Kumar cited plans for the new Denver Permitting Office, decreases in permitting times and a reorganization of the department as proof of that success in a social … Read more

Bay Area News Group boys athlete...

Bay Area News Group boys athlete...

Editor’s note: We prohibit the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll. No voting by email: Votes by email and after 5 p.m. Wednesday are not counted. Welcome to the Bay Area … Read more

Red Rocks fails to crack top...

Red Rocks fails to crack top...

Colorado counts three of the nation’s top 10 amphitheaters in a new study compiled by readers and editors of USA Today. The United States has more than 1,000 amphitheaters, according to the Reader’s Choice Ten Best awards, but hardly any rise to the level of Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in … Read more

IRS Issues Urgent Warning — Don’t...

IRS Issues Urgent Warning — Don’t...

Okay, here’s the deal: storm season is coming, and the IRS just reminded everyone to get their tax papers in order before things get messy. Whether it’s hurricanes, wildfires, floods, or any crazy weather event, disasters can hit fast and wipe out your important documents. And trust me, losing your tax records is one headache … Read more

Victims in recent Hwy 4, I-80...

Victims in recent Hwy 4, I-80...

A two-car head-on crash in eastern Contra Costa County last month killed a Stockton woman and a two-car freeway crash in the western part of the county killed an elderly San Francisco resident, authorities said. The two wrecks happened three days apart, and authorities held off identifying the two until relatives were notified. Killed in … Read more