Stolen truck jeopardizes East Bay non-profit's upcoming food distribution

An East Bay non-profit is figuring out how to distribute hundreds of bags of food to families in need this week after its essential pickup truck was stolen from its Concord facility over the weekend.

Castro Theatre contractor sued for defective work, promotions company alleges

Bay Area-based concert event promoter, Another Planet Entertainment, which operates San Francisco's Castro Theatre, has filed a lawsuit against a contractor for trademark infringement following claims of defective work after the historic venue shut down for two-years' worth of renovations that cost some $41 million. 

A subtle drop in temperatures on the way
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Coastal clouds will kick off the day along the coast and inside the bay with temperatures ranging from mid 50s to mid 60s.  Clouds will retreat to the coast with partly sunny skies near the shore and mostly sunny elsewhere.  Afternoon highs will range from upper 60s at the coast to upper 90s inland with dry conditions.

Foster City condo fire destroys 51-unit complex, displaces dozens

Fire crews remained on the scene Monday, dousing hot spots following a massive, six-alarm blaze that gutted a Foster City condominium complex, displacing dozens of residents and injuring four firefighters.

Family says Oakland student was killed on what was supposed to be her last day of class

A 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot while attending an adult education carpentry class in Oakland was just hours away from completing her final day of class, according to her family.

Bear safety this summer
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It's been a busy summer for Lake Tahoe but not just for people, for the bears, as well. South Lake Tahoe police say there's been an increase of bear calls, so far, this year. Alexia Ronning, CDFW Environmental Scientist and Tahoe bear specialist, gives insight.

Hottest day of the week
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Monday could be the hottest day of the week. Inland areas could reach triple digits. 

Sideshow leaves Vallejo neighbors frustrated over safety concerns

Residents in one Vallejo neighborhood say recurring sideshows are bringing chaos, property damage and safety fears as they call for stronger enforcement.

Dogs make a splash in Pacifica competition
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Faith the legendary American Pit Bull Terrier surf dog and her owner James Wall, talk World Dog Surfing Championships.

Triple digits for the third day in a row
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Fire Weather Alert: A sharp upper-level storm trough is tracking into the northern Rockies tonight. This system will flip our wind patterns, driving dry, offshore wind gusts of 15 to 20 mph over local peaks. Offshore winds are active tonight through Monday morning. Near-critical fire conditions will spike across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range and Santa Lucia Range.  Monday: Inland valleys into the 90s to triple digits. Far North Bay, eastern Contra Costa County. San Benito County and southern Monterey County will bake at 105°F to 107°F. Highs along the coast will stay highly comfortable in the mid-60s to lower 70s, with bay shore in the mid-70s to mid-80s.  Marine Gale Warnings Active Tonight. Wxpect widespread gale-force wind gusts across the coastal waters north of Point Reyes. The strongest gales will not migrate inland. Inland Gaps: Afternoon and evening sea breezes of 20 to 25 mph through the San Bruno Gap, Altamont Pass and Salinas Valley. 

Bay Area chefs unite to celebrate tomato season
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Little Saint hosts James Beard Award-winning San Francisco restaurant A16 for Sagra del Pomodoro—a one-night-only collaboration celebrating the height of tomato season. 

Dry, hot, hazy today
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Dry, hot and hazy for many today. While temps. along the coast will be mild, interior valleys will heat up into the 90s to near 100 degrees, with elevated fire danger continuing in the North Bay hills, East Bay hills, and other higher terrain. There is no Spare the Air Alert today. For most people, outdoor activities can continue as planned, but those sensitive to smoke or air quality changes should check local conditions.

Critical Fire Danger
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Saturday Night Update!  • The Threat: A near-critical fire weather threat is active through Monday across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range and Santa Lucia Range.. • Nocturnal Wind Blast: A cold front will trigger a weak offshore wind push across the North Bay and Central Coast tonight, which could drag warm, bone-dry ridge air all the way down to the beaches. Mixes out marine layer except for a patch near Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz.  • The Sunday Night Peak: An even stronger, deeper pulse of dry offshore downslope winds is forecast to slam the Bay Area and North Bay ridges from Sunday night into Monday morning. While wind speeds will stay just below official Wind Advisory criteria, these nocturnal winds will cause severe humidity drops, keeping mountain fire behavior aggressively active overnight. . • Temps inland up to and over 100 degrees through Monday!