SJPD sergeant released from hospital after being wounded in shootout with armed suspect
SJPD Sgt. Matt Walsh was shot twice by an armed robbery suspect who fled from authorities into an unaware family’s home on Tuesday.
SJPD Sgt. Matt Walsh was shot twice by an armed robbery suspect who fled from authorities into an unaware family’s home on Tuesday.
San Jose police investigate suspected homicide after woman stabbed
Another woman was quickly identified as a suspect, and preliminary information showed that the victim and the suspect knew each other.
Another woman was quickly identified as a suspect, and preliminary information showed that the victim and the suspect knew each other.
3 San Jose residents ID’d as victims in deadly Alaska plane crash
Alaska State Troopers on Wednesday afternoon were notified that a small plane had crashed in the Seldovia Slough, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
Alaska State Troopers on Wednesday afternoon were notified that a small plane had crashed in the Seldovia Slough, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
Pokémon takes over San Francisco with record turnout, drone shows
The Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP are drawing more than 50,000 fans to San Francisco, filling Moscone Center and providing a boost to nearby bars, restaurants, hotels and the collectibles market.
The Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP are drawing more than 50,000 fans to San Francisco, filling Moscone Center and providing a boost to nearby bars, restaurants, hotels and the collectibles market.
Fall preview on tap for the weekend
Happy Saturday everyone! Summer isn’t over yet, but it might feel like it. Under partly cloudy skies and a brisk onshore breeze, expect afternoon temperatures to drop well below average, ranging from low 60s at the coast to mid 80s inland.
Happy Saturday everyone! Summer isn’t over yet, but it might feel like it. Under partly cloudy skies and a brisk onshore breeze, expect afternoon temperatures to drop well below average, ranging from low 60s at the coast to mid 80s inland.
Woman's ashes stolen in car burglary in Oakland's Chinatown
A woman's ashes were stolen during a car burglary in Oakland's Chinatown as her widower was having dinner.
A woman's ashes were stolen during a car burglary in Oakland's Chinatown as her widower was having dinner.
August's last weekend feels like Autumn
Atmospheric moisture shifts eastward, allowing the marine layer to retreat to the coast by the afternoon for widespread sunshine inland. Temperatures will bounce back slightly. SATURDAY Coastal Highs: Remaining chilly in the upper 60s with persistent afternoon shoreline clouds. Bayshore: Reaching comfortable highs in the low-to-mid 70s. Inland: Mostly sunny and warmer, climbing into the low-to-mid 80s. Winds: A strengthening offshore trough will drive gusty onshore winds. Expect widespread ocean breezes shifting west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph, with afternoon gusts peaking around 24 mph near gaps and passes. SUNDAY Coastal Highs: Mid-to-upper 60s under morning marine stratus. Bayshore: Upper 60s to around 70 degrees. Inland: Cooling down to the mid-to-upper 70s (5 to 15 degrees below seasonal averages). Winds: Sustained, southwest breezes will continue at 10 to 15 mph, keeping conditions feeling crisp with evening gusts tapering off around 20 mph. Have a nice weekend!
Atmospheric moisture shifts eastward, allowing the marine layer to retreat to the coast by the afternoon for widespread sunshine inland. Temperatures will bounce back slightly. SATURDAY Coastal Highs: Remaining chilly in the upper 60s with persistent afternoon shoreline clouds. Bayshore: Reaching comfortable highs in the low-to-mid 70s. Inland: Mostly sunny and warmer, climbing into the low-to-mid 80s. Winds: A strengthening offshore trough will drive gusty onshore winds. Expect widespread ocean breezes shifting west-southwest at 10 to 20 mph, with afternoon gusts peaking around 24 mph near gaps and passes. SUNDAY Coastal Highs: Mid-to-upper 60s under morning marine stratus. Bayshore: Upper 60s to around 70 degrees. Inland: Cooling down to the mid-to-upper 70s (5 to 15 degrees below seasonal averages). Winds: Sustained, southwest breezes will continue at 10 to 15 mph, keeping conditions feeling crisp with evening gusts tapering off around 20 mph. Have a nice weekend!
San Jose city electrician killed while repairing streetlight
Ari Green took great pride in his work as an electrician for San Jose's Department of Transportation, where his crew repaired 50 to 100 streetlights each month that had been stripped of copper wire.
Ari Green took great pride in his work as an electrician for San Jose's Department of Transportation, where his crew repaired 50 to 100 streetlights each month that had been stripped of copper wire.
Lurie proposes naming portion of Embarcadero Park after former Mayor Art Agnos
As part of a plan to build a waterfront park on the Embarcadero, Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday moved to name a portion of the new space after one of his predecessors.
As part of a plan to build a waterfront park on the Embarcadero, Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday moved to name a portion of the new space after one of his predecessors.
40 miles of Highway 1 closed as Timber, Plaskett wildfires grow in Monterey County
The Timber Fire has grown to about 23,000 acres as of Friday evening, while the Plaskett Fire is estimated at about 2,700 acres. The fires in Monterey County have shutdown a 40-mile stretch of Highway 1 from north to south. Jesse Gary reports.
The Timber Fire has grown to about 23,000 acres as of Friday evening, while the Plaskett Fire is estimated at about 2,700 acres. The fires in Monterey County have shutdown a 40-mile stretch of Highway 1 from north to south. Jesse Gary reports.
California slashes wildfire budget as resilience programs show results
California is experiencing a mild peak fire season, with year-to-date figures showing a 12 percent drop in total fires and a 53 percent reduction in acres burned compared to the five-year average. Desperate to balance its budget, the state slashed $101 million from seven major wildfire and forest resilience programs, cutting funding by 47 percent. Tom Vacar reports.
California is experiencing a mild peak fire season, with year-to-date figures showing a 12 percent drop in total fires and a 53 percent reduction in acres burned compared to the five-year average. Desperate to balance its budget, the state slashed $101 million from seven major wildfire and forest resilience programs, cutting funding by 47 percent. Tom Vacar reports.
What caused the Nepal flood wave?
Nepal’s disaster authority raised sharply the number of missing to 1,924 on Friday. Umesh Haritashya, director of sustainability program at University of Dayton, gives insight. Haritashya is helping an international group of scientists investigate the catastrophic flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
Nepal’s disaster authority raised sharply the number of missing to 1,924 on Friday. Umesh Haritashya, director of sustainability program at University of Dayton, gives insight. Haritashya is helping an international group of scientists investigate the catastrophic flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
Santa Clara welcomes JETSET Pilates
JETSET Pilates is bringing its modern reformer workouts to the Bay Area with the opening of its first local studio at Rivermark Plaza in Santa Clara. The grand opening is Saturday, August 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 PM. Shan Dey, the franchise owner, and Mariam Garfova, share what to expect.
JETSET Pilates is bringing its modern reformer workouts to the Bay Area with the opening of its first local studio at Rivermark Plaza in Santa Clara. The grand opening is Saturday, August 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 PM. Shan Dey, the franchise owner, and Mariam Garfova, share what to expect.
Silicon Valley PRIDE: celebrating love, diversity, and community
Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief entertainment officer, gives insight on what to expect.
Silicon Valley PRIDE Festival & Parade will be held on August 29–30. Marqus Koranteng, Silicon Valley Pride, chief entertainment officer, gives insight on what to expect.
J. Cole touring crew member killed in Yolo County crash while carrying equipment
A member of rapper J. Cole’s touring crew was killed when a big rig carrying equipment for the artist’s tour overturned on a Northern California freeway, authorities said.
A member of rapper J. Cole’s touring crew was killed when a big rig carrying equipment for the artist’s tour overturned on a Northern California freeway, authorities said.
California police sergeant's son partially paralyzed after Hawaii pool dive
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.
Man accused of posing as San Francisco 49er to scam women out of $1.3M: DOJ
The DOJ said the suspects allegedly stole about $1.3 million from at least 26 victims from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California
The DOJ said the suspects allegedly stole about $1.3 million from at least 26 victims from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California
Richmond police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed 81-year-old man
Rafael Delgado, 81, was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash at 23rd Street and Hellings Avenue in Richmond. Police are currently investigating leads and analyzing video evidence, though no description of the suspect vehicle has been released.
Rafael Delgado, 81, was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash at 23rd Street and Hellings Avenue in Richmond. Police are currently investigating leads and analyzing video evidence, though no description of the suspect vehicle has been released.
San Leandro man dies after house fire; neighbor tried to put out flames
San Leandro community is mourning the loss of a military veteran who died following a house fire Wednesday night.
San Leandro community is mourning the loss of a military veteran who died following a house fire Wednesday night.
Tropical clouds
Tropical clouds will continue to drift into the Bay Area Friday. The slight chance (20%) of showers has also been introduced. Potential lightning strikes will boost the fire danger. A Red Flag Warning has been posted for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay for most of Friday, Our cooling trend begins. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.
Tropical clouds will continue to drift into the Bay Area Friday. The slight chance (20%) of showers has also been introduced. Potential lightning strikes will boost the fire danger. A Red Flag Warning has been posted for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay for most of Friday, Our cooling trend begins. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.