Oakland mayor signs executive orders to protect immigrant communities

Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.

Next gen turf: young, hyphy, unstoppable
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They’re 11 and 9-years-old, and they’re already part of Bay Area dance history. Aria Briosos and Roux Stunna are rising turf dancers coming up in the same culture and with some of the same mentors that lit up the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.

Students in San Jose protest ICE, walk out of school

Hundreds of San Jose high school students walked out of class on Thursday, staging a demonstration in opposition to federal immigration policy.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan running for California governor, entering crowded race

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan on Thursday said he was officially launching his campaign for California governor, entering a crowded race for the state’s top office.

Threat cancels class at 3 high schools in Marin County

Authorities canceled classes at three high schools Thursday in Marin County because someone called in a threat, schools officials said.

Santa Clara Super Bowl sweets that score
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Game day desserts don’t have to be basic. Bake it Count, based in Santa Clara, is serving up Super Bowl custom, crowd-pleasing treats. Caroline Levens, is the owner and creator of the kickoff-worthy sweets.

New shelter and trauma recovery center opening in Oakland
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A historic building in Oakland is being given new life. Solara House will serve as a 120-bed shelter and trauma recovery center, providing critical support for survivors of human trafficking.

President Trump launches new savings accounts for children
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President Trump has officially launched 'Trump Accounts.' It's a $1,000 investment available to all American babies born between 2025 and 2028.

Clear, 60s
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Today will be clear and in the 60s. 

Video: Mountain lion released to Santa Cruz mountains

The young mountain lion seen wandering in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is back in the wild.

Oakland Unified school board weighs cuts to close $50M budget gap

Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap. 

Vigil to honor Grandpa Vicha, as jury revisits case

A vigil is being held Wednesday night in San Francisco for Vicha Ratanapakdee, also known to many as Grandpa Vicha, the 84-year-old man who was shoved to the ground and killed, five years ago. Meanwhile, a jury decided on aggravating factors that could add to the defendant's sentence in the related criminal case. 

Highway 101 commute hours shortened in Marin and Sonoma counties

It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them. 

SF bakery sells cookies with anti-ICE messages

A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.

Back to dry
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After parts of the Bay Area picked up some rain drops late Tuesday, it looks like we now heading back into a dry weather pattern. Fog will resurface in some of the inland valleys Thursday morning.  Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected later in the day.  Highs should range from the upper 50s to the upper 60s. We are tracking the slight chance of showers in the Sunday pm forecast.

San Jose Police dismantle "clandestine gaming establishment" operating in industrial park

San Jose Police say they executed a raid to dismantle an illegal gambling operation this morning. Dozens of officers descended on a warehouse space in the 1700 block of Monterey Road which they say was the site of a makeshift casino.

Hazmat team evacuates Vallejo Inn, substance tests positive as meth

An unidentified hazardous material was found at the Vallejo Inn on 444 Tennessee Street on Wednesday afternoon. After a hazmat team responded, it was later revealed that the substance tested positive for meth. The area had to be cleared while crews worked to secure the material. 

San Jose armed robbery suspect arrested after accomplice killed in police shootout

Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with multiple armed robberies allegedly committed with another man who was later fatally shot following a multi-county chase and shootout with police in San Jose.

Richmond’s rising changemaker: Elena Velazquez honored
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Contra Costa County recognizes Richmond native, Elena Velazquez, for her community efforts with the Youth Humanitarian Award.