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.

Tropical clouds
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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.

Oakland stabbing spree suspect refuses to leave jail cell for court

A homeless man was charged Thursday in a random spree of stabbings in Oakland that left a man dead and four other victims hurt.

Meet the 47-year-old pastor playing football for San Jose City College

As college football season kicks off, all eyes are turning to the players who might be the next big stars. But for 47-year-old Justin Buzzard, playing for San Jose City College is not so much about the future, but about following a dream.

Once home to Tupac Shakur, historic Bay Area property undergoing major revamp

The historic Bay Area housing complex where rap legend, the late Tupac Shakur, lived is undergoing a massive renovation, the first major revamp since it was built 65 years ago. 

Police: Tenant fatally shot Pleasanton homeowner before turning gun on himself

Authorities are investigating after a tenant fatally shot a woman who rented him a room before turning the gun on himself, Pleasanton police said.

Puerto Rico's water crisis and drought disaster declaration
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The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico. Pearl Marvell, editor at Yale Climate Connections, gives insight on the water crisis across the U.S. Caribbean territory.

San Jose man details wild shootout in his home that left armed suspect dead

San Jose police on Wednesday identified an armed robbery suspect who officers shot and killed after fleeing from authorities into an unaware family’s home this week – and the father who lived there detailed the scary experience in his first public comments since the high-profile shootout. 

Tropical clouds moving in while the heat hangs on for one more day
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We have a classic summertime set up with temps running near average along the coast and bay. Toasty temps. inland with afternoon highs reaching into the 90s on Thursday. Patchy fog and tropical clouds during the evening could make it difficult to see the lunar eclipse.  Bigger changes are expected on Friday as  cloudy, cooler, breezier weather arrives. A few showers are possible as atmospheric moisture surges over the Bay Area Thunderstorms/dry lightning remain unlikely, but from a fire-weather perspective, it's worth watching.

Plaskett Fire: Evacuation orders issued in Big Sur

Firefighters in Monterey County are battling another vegetation fire near Big Sur that broke out Wednesday as crews continue fighting the Timber Fire.

21-year-old killed in El Cerrito shopping center shooting identified

A 21-year-old man who was shot and killed inside his car at a busy El Cerrito shopping center on Sunday afternoon has been identified.

Filipino-inspired vegan cuisine with Chef Reina
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Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.

South Bay youth pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor, police say

Police arrest a 47-year-old man, suspected of sexually assaulting a minor. Investigators said the suspect was a youth pastor and also volunteered at after-school programs.

Artificial intelligence and college applications
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.