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.
17-year-old arrested in deadly Morgan Hill party shooting
A 17-year-old has been arrested in a fatal shooting at a birthday bash in Morgan Hill last month.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in a fatal shooting at a birthday bash in Morgan Hill last month.
Usher and Gwen Stefani to perform at Salesforce Dreamfest concert in San Francisco
Usher and Gwen Stefani will perform at Salesforce annual Dreamfest benefit concert in San Francisco.
Usher and Gwen Stefani will perform at Salesforce annual Dreamfest benefit concert in San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
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.
Authorities are investigating after a tenant fatally shot a woman who rented him a room before turning the gun on himself, Pleasanton police said.