Oakland crime rates down despite triple shooting, homicide
While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.
While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.
Oakland OK's controversial plan to crack down on sex trafficking
The Oakland City Council approved a controversial proposal Tuesday night aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking in an area known to some as "The Blade."
The Oakland City Council approved a controversial proposal Tuesday night aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking in an area known to some as "The Blade."
'The Record Man' founder Gary Saxon in Redwood City dies at 82
A Redwood City community is preparing to honor the legacy of a local business icon who spent decades curating one of the Bay Area's most expansive music collections. Gary Saxon, affectionately known to generations of music lovers as "The Record Man," passed away last month at the age of 82.
A Redwood City community is preparing to honor the legacy of a local business icon who spent decades curating one of the Bay Area's most expansive music collections. Gary Saxon, affectionately known to generations of music lovers as "The Record Man," passed away last month at the age of 82.
4th of July illegal fireworks remain a fire hazard even after holiday has passed
The days after the Fourth of July can be the most dangerous for communities statewide.
The days after the Fourth of July can be the most dangerous for communities statewide.
Wednesday Warmup
Enjoy tonight's cool air, because the warmer weather back tomorrow. For Wednesday: The Desert Southwest ridge is shifting directly over Southern California, compressing our natural marine layer down to a shallow 1,000 feet. Thursday & Friday Peak: Temperatures will jump 4 to 5 degrees. The Coast & Bayshore: Shielded by the ocean, holding comfortably in the 60s and 70s. Interior Bay Area: Baking in the mid-to-upper 80s, with far North Bay and East Bay valleys pushing into the 90s. Interior Central Coast: Extreme heat will hit the valleys of southern Monterey and San Benito counties, with temperatures cracking the triple-digits at 100°F to 104°F A Beach Hazards warning is locked in today through Friday.This long-interval swell creates an exceptionally high risk for deadly sneaker waves and dangerous rip currents Sneaker waves strike without warning during peaceful lulls, surging dozens of feet up dry sand to sweep beachgoers into the freezing surf. Never turn your back on the ocean!
Enjoy tonight's cool air, because the warmer weather back tomorrow. For Wednesday: The Desert Southwest ridge is shifting directly over Southern California, compressing our natural marine layer down to a shallow 1,000 feet. Thursday & Friday Peak: Temperatures will jump 4 to 5 degrees. The Coast & Bayshore: Shielded by the ocean, holding comfortably in the 60s and 70s. Interior Bay Area: Baking in the mid-to-upper 80s, with far North Bay and East Bay valleys pushing into the 90s. Interior Central Coast: Extreme heat will hit the valleys of southern Monterey and San Benito counties, with temperatures cracking the triple-digits at 100°F to 104°F A Beach Hazards warning is locked in today through Friday.This long-interval swell creates an exceptionally high risk for deadly sneaker waves and dangerous rip currents Sneaker waves strike without warning during peaceful lulls, surging dozens of feet up dry sand to sweep beachgoers into the freezing surf. Never turn your back on the ocean!
Medline rebuilding Tracy warehouse fire causes medical supply shortages
Nearly four weeks after a massive fire burned a medical supply warehouse to the ground in Tracy, health care organizations are just starting to see the supply chain improve following weeks of essential supply shortages.
Nearly four weeks after a massive fire burned a medical supply warehouse to the ground in Tracy, health care organizations are just starting to see the supply chain improve following weeks of essential supply shortages.
14-year-old Bay Area sprinter is ranked #1 in California and in the nation
An East Bay 14-year-old athlete is breaking records and making a name for herself in the world of track and field.
An East Bay 14-year-old athlete is breaking records and making a name for herself in the world of track and field.
Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at wildlife center in Saratoga
Four orphaned bobcat kittens have arrived in the South Bay for care and will be released back into the wild, officials say.
Four orphaned bobcat kittens have arrived in the South Bay for care and will be released back into the wild, officials say.
Bay Area restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving children
One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.
One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.
Police search Berkeley campus, advise public to secure in place
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Oakland city worker fatally shot while walking dog, relatives say
A man was fatally shot while walking his dog Tuesday morning in the Oakland hills, authorities said.
A man was fatally shot while walking his dog Tuesday morning in the Oakland hills, authorities said.
Two small earthquakes jolt Napa County, north of St. Helena
The first earthquake, measured at 3.6-magnitude, was centered in the small community of Angwin, just north of St. Helena.
The first earthquake, measured at 3.6-magnitude, was centered in the small community of Angwin, just north of St. Helena.
Legendary Bay Area high school coach, hall of famer, Gene Nakamura dies
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
2 cities pass on joining Gilroy ICE facility lawsuit
Advocates campaigning against a planned ICE facility in South County are expressing disappointment after two nearby cities decided not to throw their support behind a lawsuit challenging the project.
Advocates campaigning against a planned ICE facility in South County are expressing disappointment after two nearby cities decided not to throw their support behind a lawsuit challenging the project.
Oakland police investigate reported kidnapping
The person reported to have been kidnapped out of Oakland on Friday night has been located and was physically unharmed, police say.
The person reported to have been kidnapped out of Oakland on Friday night has been located and was physically unharmed, police say.
Teens detained in San Mateo after drinking alcohol, shooting toy guns in Waymo: police
San Mateo Police say they detained two riders in a driverless taxi, after a Waymo representative alerted the San Mateo Police Department Monday afternoon that the two passengers appeared on the internal camera to be inebriated and were firing what appeared to be a gun out of the Waymo car window.
San Mateo Police say they detained two riders in a driverless taxi, after a Waymo representative alerted the San Mateo Police Department Monday afternoon that the two passengers appeared on the internal camera to be inebriated and were firing what appeared to be a gun out of the Waymo car window.
San Francisco rent prices hit new records, holding above the $4,000 mark for the first time
San Francisco rent prices continue to reach record highs, with the median rent for a one-bedroom surpassing the $4,000 threshold. And the city leads the nation in annual growth for rent.
San Francisco rent prices continue to reach record highs, with the median rent for a one-bedroom surpassing the $4,000 threshold. And the city leads the nation in annual growth for rent.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
NATO summit begins
This week NATO allies are expected to discuss Trump’s demand that members increase their defense spending, the organization’s support for Ukraine against Russia, and the U.S. war with Iran. Todd Belt, director of the political management program a George Washington University, gives insight.
This week NATO allies are expected to discuss Trump’s demand that members increase their defense spending, the organization’s support for Ukraine against Russia, and the U.S. war with Iran. Todd Belt, director of the political management program a George Washington University, gives insight.
Ongoing Great Highway car controversy resurfaces with ballot initiative
The ongoing controversy surrounding vehicle access to San Francisco's Great Highway has resurfaced as a new ballot initiative enters the validation phase.
The ongoing controversy surrounding vehicle access to San Francisco's Great Highway has resurfaced as a new ballot initiative enters the validation phase.