Iconic San Francisco Embarcadero fountain set for removal

The city is preparing to dismantle the Vaillancourt Fountain, a controversial and iconic structure along the Embarcadero that has stood for more than five decades.

Student opposition to cuts, as OUSD faces June 30 budget deadline

Students and staff showed up at Wednesday's Oakland Unified School District's Board meeting with signs and speeches to tell the Board why they oppose cuts to a staff member they call the "heart" of La Escuelita Elementary School. 

Sunshine returns
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The storm clouds will be moving out of town.  Patchy fog will resurface Thursday morning.  Mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast.  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 70s.

SF drivers brace for 19th Avenue closure as weekend construction project approaches

Last week it was I-80 along the east side of San Francisco that was shut down.  Now drivers are preparing for major roadwork on one of the busiest streets on the west side of the city.

Man's body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say

The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university. 

Outrage as California dad faces 3-years in incest case after daughter’s suicide

Stephen Vincent Chavez faces felony incest charges in Ventura County for the alleged assault of his daughter, Makayla Renee Settles. The 18-year-old died by suicide five months later.

California law requiring federal agents to wear ID blocked by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court blocked a California law that would require federal immigration agents and officers to identify themselves by wearing a badge or another form of ID.

New store managed by AI agents opens in San Francisco

Andon Market is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Soldier killed in California motorcycle crash hours after proposal

A 25-year-old soldier was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sacramento County just hours after proposing to his girlfriend, loved ones said.

1-year-old boy killed in San Jose taxi crash identified

A 1-year-old boy was killed in a crash involving a taxi cab Tuesday evening in San Jose, authorities said.

Hormuz flashpoint amid fragile peace
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and Iran have been seeking to exert control over the strategic waterway as each tries to bolster its leverage before another round of peace talks. Kristin Diwan, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, D.C., gives insight.

Creek near Oakland Zoo focus of Earth Day

Earth Day is Wednesday, a reminder to everyone to be good stewards of the world. The goal of the day is to get people involved in addressing issues like climate change and pollution.

California has three new state parks: Here's where

Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.

Celebrating Earth Day in SF
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New Farm hosts this year's Earth Day SF celebration

Ayo Brame: from Oakland to the world stage
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He’s only been playing sax since 2022, but Oakland native Ayo Brame is already touring internationally and earning major recognition. Ayo will be celebrating his19th Birthday at Yoshi's Oakland Fri–Sat, Apr 24–25.

Local soccer club hosting community matches
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Interview with Michael Waldman of the San Francisco Glens, about the Cal-Stanford men's soccer match it's hosting at the Treasure Island stadium. 

21st Amendment Brewery returning to stores
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The iconic Bay Area brewery is coming back, following Pennsylvania brewery Evil Genius Beer Company purchasing the brand and recipes. We speak with Evil Genius Beer's founder about where the brewing business is heading, and how long it will be until you can find beers like Hell or High Watermelon in stores across the Bay Area.