Sheriff's lieutenant, wife among 8 charged in deadly Esparto fireworks explosion

Yolo County officials on Friday indicted eight people, including a sheriff's lieutenant and his wife, in connection with a deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto last summer.

New witness saw ICE shooting in California, provides dashcam video

A new witness officially came forward on Friday with dashcam footage that may provide a critical look into the recent shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Patterson, Calif., and raises questions about early-morning gunfire in the middle of civilian traffic. 

California Gov. Newsom declares 'Dolores Huerta Day'

Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued a proclamation declaring April 10, 2026, as “Dolores Huerta Day,” which is also her birthday. 

7 arrested, including sheriff's lieutenant, in deadly Esparto fireworks explosion

Seven people were arrested on Thursday, including a Yolo County Sheriff lieutenant, in connection to the deadly fireworks explosion in Yolo County last summer.

Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail

San Francisco police are investigating a fire caused by a Molotov cocktail overnight Friday at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, authorities and the company confirmed. 

Talks between Iran & U.S. scheduled for Saturday
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Peace talks are scheduled to be held Saturday in Pakistan, with representatives from the U.S. and Iran. Georgetown University Professor of American Government Michele Swers joins Mornings on 2 to discuss.

SF Mission Bay group wants more protections after toddler’s death

Residents in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood gathered Thursday night for a public safety town hall focused on improving pedestrian safety, following the death of a 2-year-old child who was struck and killed at a busy intersection in February.

El Sobrante teen killed, father and sister injured in Oregon crash involving suspected DUI driver

A tight-knit Contra Costa County community is grieving after an 18-year-old student was killed and his father and sister were seriously injured in a fiery wreck during a spring break trip.

Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens

The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.

Anonymous San Francisco donor gifts $250 to teachers districtwide

Teachers and paraeducators from San Francisco Unified School District will each receive $250 as part of an anonymous donation, the district's philanthropic foundation group announced on Thursday. 

Heading back to winter
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Our weather pattern is changing.  We are still tracking 2 systems offshore.  The first one will produce rain showers first thing Friday morning.  There is also the chance of thunderstorms.   The real storm of interest swings in Saturday.  Rainfall rates will be increasing. There could also be more thunderstorms. The wet weather pattern remains in place through the weekend. Heaps of snow in the Sierra (over 2 feet) this weekend.  A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect.

California deputy shot, killed while serving eviction notice

A Tulare County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed Thursday morning while serving an eviction notice at a Central California home, authorities said.

Trump Forest Service overhaul raises concerns about California wildfire research

A major reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service is raising concerns about potential impacts to wildfire research and preparedness as California heads into peak fire season.

Missing Oakland woman's husband releases new video 2 weeks after disappearance

The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her. 

Hella Cool Gigs: Japanese Tea Gardener
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KTVU's Crystal Bailey learns more about the dynamic history of Japanese gardening and the iconic tea garden at Golden Gate Park from Lead Gardener Steven Pitsenbarger. 

Victims identified after Lake County traffic stop leads to discovery of two bodies

Family members have identified the two Santa Rosa residents killed in a grisly weekend crime spree that ended with a body in the suspects' backseat and another at the bottom of an embankment in Lake County.