New Year brings changes for California home insurance policies
The California Insurance Commissioner has released his long-awaited emergency regulations. Commissioner Ricardo Lara says the rules are designed to bring home insurers back into the state to end the drought of insurance available.
Wrapping up the year with high clouds
Fog and rain will not interfere with NYE festivities. We are expecting more high clouds Tuesday evening. Plan on another round of cold temperatures overnight. Lows should range from the mid 30s to the upper 40s. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected January 1. We are tracking another system that will boost rain chances by Friday. Happy New Year! -Mark
Fairfield burglar arrested after returning to crime scene wearing victim's shoes
Fairfield police arrested an alleged burglar last week after a homeowner reported the man was in his garage.
Coroner identifies 15-year-old killed in Walnut Creek crash
The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office has identified a 15-year- old San Jose boy who was killed early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding slammed into a freeway support pillar in Walnut Creek.
Power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark on New Year's Eve
A blackout in Puerto Rico left nearly 1.3 million clients in the dark on Tuesday as the U.S. territory began preparations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and according to officials, it may take up to two days to restore power.
Will fog block out the San Francisco fireworks on New Year's Eve?
The fireworks show on New Year's Eve in San Francisco is a fun, free highlight that Bay Area residents near and far look forward to ooh-ing and ahh-ing over.
GOP mocks Gavin Newsom’s ‘brag’ over modest increase in homelessness hike
'An increase of 20% is not progress,' California Assembly Republicans say.
North Carolina mom hospitalized after mistaking nail glue for eyedrops
A North Carolina mother was hospitalized in December after accidentally gluing her eyes shut with nail glue, mistaking it for eyedrops.
California task force seizes nearly $23M in illegal cannabis in Oakland
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized close to $23 million in illicitly cultivated cannabis in East Oakland, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
San Francisco records more traffic deaths than homicides in 2024
The city of San Francisco is reporting more traffic deaths than homicides in 2024 for the first time in recent history.
Trader Joe's opening three new California stores in 2025 - here's where
The chain’s first-ever store, launched in 1967, is in Pasadena, California.
Oakland Police Commission sustains 1st case of racial profiling
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
Antioch drive-by shooting: 53 shell casings found
Antioch police said they discovered 53 shell casings on Monday evening after being called out to a drive-by shooting.
Video: Man drives through San Jose's Christmas in the Park
Newly surfaced video shows the moments a man drove his car through a crowd at San Jose's Christmas in the Park.
NYE 2025: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Ring in 2025 with a fantastic pyrotechnics display and other fun, family-friendly activities. We've compiled a list of events for you that are either low-cost or free.
Petaluma Cattlemens closing after 54 years
The Cattlemens restaurant in Petaluma will serve its last meal on Tuesday, the last day of 2024. The plan is to demolish the building and build a Chickk-Fil-A.
Chilly NYE temps
It's going to be cold today, with lows in the 40s as the New Year arrives.
Family accused of ‘Sopranos’-style brawl with bats, guns against rival paving company: police
The six family members who worked for the same Georgia company allegedly attacked their paving business competitors in turf war.
Bay Area bars, restaurants and venues gear up for NYE 2025
The countdown to the famous end-of-year countdown has begun. All across the Bay Area, restaurants, bars, and other venues are gearing up for New Year's Eve.
49ers fan raises $3,000 in honor of Charvarius Ward's daughter
Charvarius Ward’s daughter was born with Down Syndrome and had battled heart problems since birth when she died in October.