Jury awards twin sisters $33M after parents killed in Redwood City
A San Mateo County jury on Tuesday awarded $33 million to two 11-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed while driving their car in Redwood City and became tangled up in a street race.
A San Mateo County jury on Tuesday awarded $33 million to two 11-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed while driving their car in Redwood City and became tangled up in a street race.
Developer unveils plans for AI data center in Oakland
Plans were unveiled for a brand-new 20,000-square-foot artificial intelligence data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among local residents over economic growth and environmental impacts.
Plans were unveiled for a brand-new 20,000-square-foot artificial intelligence data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among local residents over economic growth and environmental impacts.
Timber Fire prompts Air Quality Advisory
Wednesday Weather: Wednesday Forecast: Morning drizzle from heavy marine layer, then temperatures continue to fall sharply. Highs will hit the cool 60s at the coast, upper 60s to mid-70s around the Bays, and cap at a highly comfortable upper 70s to mid-80s across the inland valleys. 10 to 15 % chance of isolated thuderstor or dry lightning, mainly along the coast and Santa Clara County and south. Air Quality Advisory for East and South Bay with Moderate air quality. Coastal Flood Advisory through Thursday morning. Tonight's High Tide: 10:57 PM at 7.44 feet.
Wednesday Weather: Wednesday Forecast: Morning drizzle from heavy marine layer, then temperatures continue to fall sharply. Highs will hit the cool 60s at the coast, upper 60s to mid-70s around the Bays, and cap at a highly comfortable upper 70s to mid-80s across the inland valleys. 10 to 15 % chance of isolated thuderstor or dry lightning, mainly along the coast and Santa Clara County and south. Air Quality Advisory for East and South Bay with Moderate air quality. Coastal Flood Advisory through Thursday morning. Tonight's High Tide: 10:57 PM at 7.44 feet.
Orinda burglary victims stunned after suspect charged in Martinez stabbing death
A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez homeowner, months after authorities say he targeted two homes in Orinda for burglary months earlier.
A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez homeowner, months after authorities say he targeted two homes in Orinda for burglary months earlier.
Russian Hill couple finds mysterious 150-pound stone sculpture buried in backyard
The limestone sculpture measures about 2 feet wide and 9 inches thick. Its origins remain unknown, and that uncertainty has quickly become part of the intrigue.
The limestone sculpture measures about 2 feet wide and 9 inches thick. Its origins remain unknown, and that uncertainty has quickly become part of the intrigue.
Foster City condo fire leaves expectant couple with nothing weeks before baby’s birth
When a fast-moving fire tore through a Foster City condominium complex earlier this month, it displaced more than 100 residents and reduced everything one woman owned to ashes.
When a fast-moving fire tore through a Foster City condominium complex earlier this month, it displaced more than 100 residents and reduced everything one woman owned to ashes.
14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood blasts corporate media after being laid off
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood is leaving the airwaves after 24 years at 107.7 The Bone and delivered a fiery message to corporate media as he signed off.
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood is leaving the airwaves after 24 years at 107.7 The Bone and delivered a fiery message to corporate media as he signed off.
Timber Fire burning in Big Sur evacuates popular destinations
A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.
A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.
Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Colombia's deadly quake aftermath
A massive search-and-rescue operation is underway across western Colombia this Tuesday. Soldiers, emergency crews and volunteers are working side by side, clearing rubble by hand and using search dogs to find people who may still be trapped. Jose Restrepo, head of R+D, Nabih Youssef and Associates, gives insight.
A massive search-and-rescue operation is underway across western Colombia this Tuesday. Soldiers, emergency crews and volunteers are working side by side, clearing rubble by hand and using search dogs to find people who may still be trapped. Jose Restrepo, head of R+D, Nabih Youssef and Associates, gives insight.
AI at school, preparing kids of the future
What skills should schools be prioritizing now to make sure students are workforce-ready when they graduate. Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, gives insight.
What skills should schools be prioritizing now to make sure students are workforce-ready when they graduate. Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, gives insight.
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer makes plea after medical emergency
A friend of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris and his wife launched an online fundraiser after the 58-year-old musician suffered a medical emergency last week, prompting the cancelation of a San Francisco concert at Chase Center.
A friend of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris and his wife launched an online fundraiser after the 58-year-old musician suffered a medical emergency last week, prompting the cancelation of a San Francisco concert at Chase Center.
Oakland mayoral race: Here's who qualified
Nearly 20 people originally signaled their desire to run for Oakland mayor on Nov. 3. Only four of them actually qualified.
Nearly 20 people originally signaled their desire to run for Oakland mayor on Nov. 3. Only four of them actually qualified.
Cargill salt workers go on strike in Newark
Workers at Cargill’s salt facility in Newark went on strike early Tuesday morning, halting operations as contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits remain stalled.
Workers at Cargill’s salt facility in Newark went on strike early Tuesday morning, halting operations as contract negotiations over wages and healthcare benefits remain stalled.
San Francisco Castro bars pause security technology after privacy backlash
Badlands and Toad Hall are pausing their use of Patronscan after community backlash over the technology, while The Mix continues to use it mostly on weekends for security purposes.
Badlands and Toad Hall are pausing their use of Patronscan after community backlash over the technology, while The Mix continues to use it mostly on weekends for security purposes.
Oakland hiring constitutional policing head as federal oversight nears end. What does this mean?
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
East Bay congressional candidates make final push ahead of Aug. 18 special election
Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.
Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.
A break from the heat
Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. We get a break from the heat! Highs should range from the mid 60s to the upper 80s. Monsoonal moisture could drift in the from the south by midweek. The slight chance of showers has been added to the Wednesday forecast (highest chance along the Central Coast).
Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. We get a break from the heat! Highs should range from the mid 60s to the upper 80s. Monsoonal moisture could drift in the from the south by midweek. The slight chance of showers has been added to the Wednesday forecast (highest chance along the Central Coast).
Trendy restaurant CAVA to open in this Bay Area city, with more locations to come
A trendy Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain has announced it’s coming to the Bay Area, with three new locations planned.
A trendy Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain has announced it’s coming to the Bay Area, with three new locations planned.