I-680 to close during weekend, backups expected

Drivers in the East Bay, take note: a stretch of southbound I-680 is shutting down for the weekend for road repairs from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday. The closure stretches from Pleasanton to Sunol, and Caltrans is warning about potentially lengthy delays if you get caught up in the detours.

Drivers brace for backup in East Bay amid I-680 weekend closure

Drivers in the East Bay, take note: a stretch of southbound I-680 is shutting down for the weekend for road repairs from 9 p.m. on Friday through 4 a.m. on Monday. The closure stretches from Pleasanton to Sunol, and Caltrans is warning about potentially lengthy delays if you get caught up in the detours.

Minor Warming Trend this Weekend

The strong winds should subside in the Saturday forecast. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected this weekend. Temperatures will gradually warm over the next few days.

West Coast Wrap: Friday, April 26, 2024

Three children under the age of two overdose on Fentanyl in Washington and one of them has died. We take a closer look at the problem of children being exposed to the powerful drug as cases are growing at an alarming rate. Also, the former paramedic who injected a Colorado man restrained by police with a powerful anesthetic faces sentencing. We'll show you how he addressed Elijah McClain as if he were still alive.

New federal rules give farmworkers more rights and protections

The acting U.S. Labor Secretary came to Santa Rosa's Balletto Vineyards on Friday to announce new labor regulations to better protect the nation's 1.6 million farmworkers, effective June 28. Balleto was chosen because workers there feel appreciated and respected.

Funeral held for fallen Oakland officer

Oakland Police Officer Jordan Wingate died nearly six years after he was critically injured in a crash while on duty. Hearts were heavy at Friday's memorial service where the fallen officer was escorted by a police motorcade to 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley.