Turnout starts off slow for critical primary California election

Voters are heading to the polls across California on Tuesday for a critical primary election, though overall turnout has started slow despite several high-stakes races on the ballot, including the contest to decide the final two contenders for California governor.

Richmond community mourns maintenance worker shot & killed

The family of 64-year-old Melvin Murphy is mourning his death after he was shot and killed Friday evening in Richmond. Police arrested a suspect in Concord using license plate reader technology, and the suspect now faces charges including murder.

San Francisco-based Anthropic files for IPO with $965 billion valuation

San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed with the SEC on Monday for a proposed initial public offering, a move that is expected to generate immense wealth and further fuel the rapid growth of the AI industry in the city.

Cooler Tuesday forecast
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Welcome to June! The marine layer will deepen Tuesday morning.  Most areas will cool off a bit. Low clouds will blanket the coast and bay during the morning hours.  The clouds will gradually clear back to near the shoreline later in the day.  Highs should range from the low 60s for the beaches to the upper 80s inland.

Los Gatos raises first-ever Pride flag after student-led push

For the first time ever, Los Gatos raised a Progress Pride Flag on the lawn of the Civic Center, just in time for the start of Pride Month.

San Francisco officer injured in shootout, and suspect arrested, identified

KTVU has learned through multiple sources the name of the San Francisco Police Department officer injured in a shootout with a robbery suspect Sunday night. In addition, police have named the suspect who was arrested.

San Jose police search for suspects in fatal drive-by shooting

Police are searching for one or more suspects following a fatal weekend drive-by shooting in downtown San Jose that left one person dead and two others injured.

Family files claim against Fairfield, cops after teen punched during school arrest

The family of a Fairfield teen seen on video being punched by a police officer at school has filed a claim against the city and the officers involved, alleging excessive force during the 16-year-old's detention and setting the stage for a possible lawsuit.

Prom held at Hercules High celebrates students with special needs

A prom held at Hercules High School was curated for students with special needs such as autism or moderate to severe intellectual disabilities on Saturday.

San Francisco to host the 50th anniversary of the Gay Softball World Series
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Long before inclusion became a national sports conversation, one San Francisco league was creating opportunities on local ballfields. Now, the San Francisco Gay Softball League is looking ahead to a historic return of the Gay Softball World Series, five decades after the tournament was first played in the city. Vincent Fuqua, SFGSL commissioner, and Michael Cross, League treasurer, give insight.

California Post expands north
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The California Post is expanding its print distribution to reach thousands of new readers across northern California. The publication already has reporters covering local news, sports, technology, and politics, with plans for even more regionally focused content. Nick Papps, editor-in-chief of The California Post, gives insight.

4th Annual WCCUSD Extensive Support Needs Prom
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4th Annual Extensive Support Needs Prom of the West Contra Costa Unified School District was put on this past Saturday as an  intentionally designed space for students in the ESN program to celebrate together.

Hottest day of the week is upon us
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Happy Monday Everyone. Mostly sunny skies will reign over the Bay Area today with afternoon highs ranging from low 60s at the shore to low 90s inland. A Beach Hazard Alert for our coast continues until Tuesday morning. Temperatures take a dip tomorrow. Additional cooling is expected for the weekend. 

Australian team arrives in Bay Area for FIFA World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.

Volunteers needed for San Francisco's Pink Triangle display
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Today is the first day of Pride Month, and one organization in San Francisco is looking for volunteers to help install the annual Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks. Patrick Carney joins Mornings on 2 with more on how you can help.

SF Superior Court ending pretrial diversion program
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The San Francisco Superior Court is planning on ending a pretrial diversion program that works with people who are facing criminal charges, over accusations the organization that runs it is not being transparent. But the nonprofit is pushing back against those accusations. CEO of the SF Pretrial Diversion Project, David Mauroff, joins Mornings on 2 to discuss the possible changes.

Driver flees after crashing into Castro district restaurants

Police are looking for a driver who caused thousands of dollars in damage early Sunday morning after slamming into a restaurant in San Francisco's Castro district and simply walking away from the scene.