Driver, 76, jumps sidewalk in San Francisco's Chinatown; kills 1

A 76-year-old driver, who was trying to park his car, instead jumped the sidewalk in San Francisco Friday morning, striking a building and two pedestrians, killing one of them, according to the police and fire departments.

Gas leak in San Jose prompts evacuations

Crews in San Jose struck a steel gas line on Friday morning, prompting the evacuation of nearby structures, according to the fire department. 

California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes

A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.

After dry stretch, rain ahead
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The Bay Area's recent stretch of dry weather and above-normal temperatures is expected to come to an end next week as a pattern change brings rain back to the forecast. 

Trump again floats deploying federal agents to San Francisco

President Donald Trump renewed calls to send federal agents to San Francisco and other Democratic-led cities, as local leaders and visitors push back, citing declining crime and improved safety.

Man passed out in Tesla driving through California city: police

Vacaville police have arrested a man on a DUI charge after they say he was driving in an autonomous vehicle while passed out behind the wheel.

Survey finds deep distrust, safety concerns among Black Oakland residents

A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living.

San Jose school board votes to close five elementary schools

The San Jose Unified School District has approved a consolidation plan that will see the closure of five of its elementary schools. 

Mild to warm Friday
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High clouds will continue to pay us a visit.  Your Friday forecast features mild to warm temperatures.  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 80s.  No big changes in your weekend forecast.  We are still tracking rain for Tue - Wed of next week.  Enjoy the warm weather for now!  -Mark

GPS darts to track fleeing cars approved for SFPD

It's a high-tech alternative to police chases. A GPS dart fired from a cop cruiser latches onto the getaway car. Officers can then pull back and track the suspects remotely without risking a pursuit that could lead to crashes, injuries or deaths.

Coffee shop owner goes missing from Oakland, police asking for help

The Oakland Police Department have released a photo of a woman who has gone missing from the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.

Victim, suspect identified in fatal Sunset District shooting

The identities of the victim and suspect in Tuesday's fatal shooting in San Francisco's Sunset District have been released.

San Jose man arrested for attempted murder in shooting of teen

Police arrested a San Jose man on Tuesday in connection to a December shooting that left a teenager injured, police announced this week.

Oscars leaving Hollywood for downtown LA in major 2029 move

The Academy has announced the Oscars will move to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in 2029, coinciding with a broadcast shift to YouTube.

H Mart opens new mega-store in Dublin: Here's what the fuss is about

The East Bay celebrated on Thursday the grand opening of a new H Mart, marking the arrival of one of the nation's largest Asian supermarket chains in Dublin. 

Partly cloudy, highs in 70s
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Another beautiful day for us as high pressure brings comfortable conditions. Highs in the mid-70s.

Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in court
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The judge in ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s case said he would not dismiss it despite an ongoing dispute over their legal fees. Alejandro Velasco, historian of modern Latin America at New York University, gives insight.