Berkeley Humane Hosts Free Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinic This Weekend

Berkeley Humane is partnering with several nonprofits this weekend to offer free vaccines, microchipping and pet tags for cats and dogs across the Bay Area as part of its Champions for Pet Health Rally.

Wind whipped weather creating hazardous conditions today
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Breezy to windy weather will continue through the weekend, especially along the coast where gusts could reach 40 - 50 mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect for coastal areas through early Sunday morning (excluding Santa Cruz). Beach conditions will also be hazardous through Monday morning due to strong winds and surf. Fire weather concerns remain elevated through Monday with a Red Flag Warning for Solano County. 

Wind whipped weather creating hazardous conditions today
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Breezy to windy weather will continue through the weekend, especially along the coast where gusts could reach 40 mph, with isolated gusts up to 50 mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect for coastal areas from through early Sunday morning (excluding Santa Cruz). Beach conditions will also be hazardous through Monday morning due to strong winds and surf. Fire weather concerns remain elevated through Monday inland  with a Red Flag Warning for Solano County. 

SF business owners in Mission District say drug use, encampment fires are worsening

Small business owners on Clinton Park and Stevenson Street in the Mission say conditions have worsened in recent months as enforcement and encampment cleanups at major hotspots increase in other parts of the city.

"Weekend Weather Danger: High Fire Risks Inland, Turbulent Conditions at the Coast
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A dry "inside slider" is dropping south from the Pacific Northwest tightening pressure gradients. This setup has triggered a Red Flag Warning for Solano County Saturday - Monday. Winds: North winds will track 20 - 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph (and up to 50 mph around the Delta gap). Any fire that sparks this weekend will grow and spread rapidly. High temps 60s to low 80s. Outdoor burning is strictly discouraged and drivers should avoid parking vehicles on dry grass. A Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous coastal conditions through Monday. Special Warning: Bay to Breakers participants to completely stay out of the water at Ocean Beach this weekend. High tidal swings could also trap walkers against the cliffs. Stay off the rocks and jetties! Coastal Flood Advisory 10 PM SATURDAY - 3 AM TUESDAY. WHAT: Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. WHEN: From 10 PM Saturday to 3 AM Tuesday. 

Man charged with San Leandro hate crime after admitting he targeted Asian victim to rob

An East Bay woman says she is traumatized after being robbed and assaulted outside a San Leandro restaurant by a suspect who later told police he targeted her because she is Asian.

Dixon freeway standoff on I-80 ends, barricaded suspect in custody

A reckless driving suspect who barricaded in his SUV on I-80 in Dixon was taken into custody following a brief standoff, officials say. Police said the suspect resisted arrest and evaded officers before the freeway came to a standstill.

East Bay dance academy rooted in Polynesian tradition, community
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Founded by Davianna Alvarado, Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio began with a mission to help people grow through culture and dance. Eight years later, it’s become a thriving family-led academy rooted in tradition and community.  They've got a location in Concord and Hercules

Santa Clara University, Sutter Health to open new medical school

The new institution, to be named the Mark and Mary Stevens School of Medicine, will be located in northern Santa Clara near a planned Sutter Health medical complex.

Bay to Breakers: San Francisco road closures and alternate routes

The route essentially divides the city in two, and drivers should plan accordingly — roads across San Francisco will be closed starting Saturday night through Sunday evening.

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North Bay due to wind

Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.

Kars4Kids ads banned in California for violating false advertising law

A California judge has banned the Kars4Kids jingle unless it discloses that donations fund Orthodox Jewish outreach programs rather than local children.

Bay Area Walmart temporarily closes after suspected arson

A fire at a Walmart store in Suisun City has temporarily closed the business and is being investigated as arson, police said Thursday.

Feds file charge after EZ's Lounge mass shooting

Federal prosecutors have charged a 40-year-old man following a mass shooting at EZ Lounge in Oakland, where two people, including an innocent teacher, were killed, and five others were injured.

Keeping allergens outside
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Allergy season is here and if you thought you were safe inside, you're wrong. We ask a cleaning expert for tips on keeping pollen from moving in to your home this Spring.  

Community asked to weigh in on lifting I-580 truck ban

Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift a long-standing ban on big rigs along Interstate 580 in the East Bay.

Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives

Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.

46 displaced, including children, after fire rips through Tenderloin low-income housing

Dozens of residents remain displaced from their homes Thursday after a fast-moving fire tore through a low-income apartment building in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood earlier this week.