Ghirardelli chocolate workers in San Francisco walk off job for 3-day strike

Workers at The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in San Francisco walked off the job on Thursday for a three-day strike. They are asking customers to boycott the store at a popular tourist area. 

Convicted Oakland Chinatown attacker charged in new assault spree targeting elderly women

A homeless man previously convicted in a series of unprovoked attacks in Oakland's Chinatown, including the violent assault of a 91-year-old man, has been arrested and charged in a new spree of attacks in the Uptown neighborhood, prosecutors said.

Overnight parking at Pacifica's Linda Mar Beach now banned

City officials in Pacifica will now close the parking lots at Linda Mar Beach overnight after receiving approval from state coastal regulators.

San Francisco police to step up patrols around Market Street after shootings
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The increased security measures come as police acknowledge that some residents and business owners feel unsafe in the area. Officers are expected to patrol 24 hours a day along Market Street from 5th Street to Van Ness Avenue. 

There's a whole lot of weather going on
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Today & Friday: Highs lower-to-middle 60s at the coast, 70s to lower 80s around the Bays, and 90s in the valleys. Saturday through Monday: Moderate Heat Risk will engulf the entire interior through early next week. 100 to 102 inland.  Downtown Oakland & San Francisco will remain shielded from the worst of the heat, mid-70s to lower 80s. An elevated fire weather across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range and Santa Lucia Range through next week. Sunday Night Wind: Dry offshore wind gusts is forecast across the North Bay & SF Bay regions. The Marine Engine: Advanced weather modeling is flashing POTENTIALLY HISTORIC winds over the ocean this weekend. Storm-force gusts exceeding 60 mph across the northern waters off the Sonoma and Marin county coastlines. (Late Saturday). Beach Hazards Statement (through Saturday 5 PM) in effect across all local Pacific beaches. The Risk: Long-period southerly ocean swells are generating massive, deceptive sneaker waves and intense rip currents.

Novato crash, fire, downed power lines affect US Highway 101

An elderly woman driving a white Jeep hit a power pole, which came down and started a small brush fire on Thursday morning, affecting traffic on US Highway 101 near Highway 37 for roughly two hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.  

LA influencer accused of robbing wealthy people she met on dating apps arrested again

Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.

UC System Accepts Record Number of California Residents
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UC Davis Vice Provost Malisa Lee joins Mornings on 2 to break down the trends in admissions, and what high school seniors applying for college should know.

As AI changes how we work, new research reveals how AI impacts productivity and job satisfaction
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A live discussion with SHRM leaders discussing their new report exploring how U.S. workers are integrating generative AI into their daily routines—and which industries, roles, and demographics are adopting it the fastest.

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
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 The federal reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at its meeting yesterday. But some members of the federal reserve board appeared in favor of raising rates in the face of inflation, despite the president's push for the fed to cut rates. Financial advisor Jason Matthews joins Mornings on 2 to discuss what it means for consumers.

Why more young adults are turning to AI for emotional support
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As a growing number of young people turn to AI for emotional support, new research from Hopelab and the Center for Digitial Thriving  reveals some of the reasons young adults are turn to AI chatbots, before turning to a friend, family, or professional for connection.

El Cerrito Flock cameras to be removed; flickering lights spotted

El Cerrito police say they are working with Flock Safety to coordinate the removal of all the company's cameras within the city.

San Francisco police to step up Mid-Market patrols after shootings

San Francisco police plan to maintain an increased presence in the mid-Market neighborhood for at least the next week following three separate shootings earlier this week within a two-block radius of Market Street.

Newsom: Show of force by ICE agents 'targeted stunt'

Newly released federal court documents and internal text messages reveal that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation conducted outside an event featuring California Gov. Gavin Newsom was a "targeted stunt driven by politics," according to the governor's office.  

Congressman conducts surprise visit at ICE facility in Stockton

San Joaquin Valley Congressman Josh Harder conducted a surprise visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Stockton on Wednesday to personally inspect conditions at the location.

Transgender, South Asian-led immigrant nonprofit, faces potential closure

A vital San Francisco nonprofit that supports transgender immigrants says it has lost nearly all of its critical funding and may soon be forced to shut its doors.