Fire at Mel's Drive-in San Francisco

San Francisco firefighters put out a one-alarm fire Tuesday morning at Mel's Drive-in on Lombard Street.

California gubernatorial candidates to face off in first statewide debate on KTVU FOX 2

With four months to go before California’s gubernatorial primary in June, seven candidates from a crowded field are set to take part in the state’s first statewide debate Tuesday evening.

Super Bowl week fills hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area

As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.

Teen killed in San Jose's first homicide of 2026

San Jose police are investigating the city’s first homicide of 2026 after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in the parking lot of a business.

Clear weather conditions leading to Super Bowl LX
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Meteorologist Mark Tamayo said weather conditions are expected to remain clear leading up to Super Bowl LX.

Hayward baker: generations of flavor at Max’s Cakes
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At Max’s Cakes in Hayward, family and tradition are baked into every treat. Owner Max Soto carries on recipes passed down for generations, from classic cake slices to show-stopping custom cakes.

ICE out echoes at the Grammys
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Immigration took center stage at the 2026 Grammys long before the final award was handed out. With a blunt two-word message "ICE out" Bad Bunny and a wave of artists turned music’s biggest night into a national call for humanity, dignity, and immigrant rights. Isabela Raygoza, associate editor for Billboard Español, gives insight.

Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze

Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.

Swarm of earthquakes strike San Ramon, jolting residents

At least 25 moderate and smaller earthquakes hit San Ramon on Monday morning, jolting some residents awake.

Human trafficking suspect arrested in North Bay. Victim transported across multiple states, police say

Police in the North Bay arrested a human trafficking suspect at a motel over the weekend, after a woman reported being forced, threatened and coerced into performing sexual acts and said she feared for her safety. 

Human remains found in East Oakland

Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.

15-year-old girl killed in San Francisco triple shooting identified

The 15-year-old girl killed in a triple shooting in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood last week has been identified as Jayda Mabrey, a 10th-grade student at Gateway High School.

San Jose police arrest man suspected of serial arson

San Jose police on Monday announced they have arrested a 30-year-old unhoused man who they described as a serial arsonist. 

Massive turnout for Emeryville's Tokyo Central

Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.

Quakes strike San Ramon
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Two quakes struck San Ramon this morning. Temps will be in the 60s with hazy sun. 

San Francisco teachers preparing for possible strike

San Francisco public school teachers are preparing for a possible strike, which would be the city’s first since the 1970s, as contract negotiations with the school district continue.

Richmond teen wins Contra Costa County humanitarian award

At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.

Mountain lion spotted in Sebastopol

Authorities advised residents to bring their pets indoors.

Streets closed in San Jose as police investigate shooting

Officers found a man suffering at least one gunshot wound at the scene, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.