Warming trend
Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures will highlight the Friday forecast. Parts of the Bay Area will warm into the low 70s. The warm stretch continues into the weekend. A system could boost shower chances in the North Bay by Sunday afternoon.
Judge halts Trump administration move to claw back COVID public health funds
A federal judge says she will temporarily block the Trump administration’s attempt to cut billions in public health funding, siding with a lawsuit from 23 states and Washington, D.C.
Napa man vanishes while awaiting sentence on child sex crimes
Authorities in Napa are searching for a man who vanished after awaiting sentencing on a 25-year term for sex crimes, police said.
This Bay Area city ranks most expensive in the U.S. to 'live comfortably'
$371,571: That's the salary needed for a family of four to live "comfortably" in one Bay Area city that surpassed New York as being the most expensive in the U.S.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
CHP recovers more than 3,000 stolen cars, arrests nearly 2,000 suspects in Oakland
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced statistics from a year-long operation of increased California Highway Patrol efforts in Oakland and the East Bay.
Mostly sunny
Today will start off chilly and become sunny and nice in the afternoon.
Benicia approves oversight over Valero Refinery, other 'high hazard' facilities
The Benicia City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance to increase oversight of refineries and other “high hazard” facilities in the city.
Man shot and robbed while walking in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood
A man was hospitalized with serious injuries on Wednesday after being shot and robbed while walking in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood.
VTA light-rail service expected to be fully restored by Thursday morning
Officials with Silicon Valley Transportation Authority say light rail service will be fully restored by Thursday morning after a judge's ruling ended a worker strike last week.
Oakland soul food spot tops Food & Wine's best U.S. restaurants list
An East Bay soul food restaurant is doing its part in helping put Oakland on the map as food destination. Food & Wine magazine is taking notice of Burdell.
Pleasanton man admits to killing mother, turns himself in, police say
A Pleasanton man is being held for homicide after he entered a police station and admitted to killing his mother, authorities shared Wednesday.
Antioch assistant manager resigns, several other city hall personnel changes
The city of Antioch said Tuesday there have been several personnel changes in leadership positions at City Hall.
Person injured in Martinez Refining Company fire
A fire that broke out at the Martinez refinery Wednesday evening left one person injured, according to Contra Costa Health.
A break from the rain
The storm clouds have moved out of the Bay Area. The cold air remains in place. Bundle up Thursday morning. The coldest parts of the Bay Area will start the day in the 30s. Partly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. We are expecting a warming trend through Saturday. A cold front could boost shower chances in the North Bay by Sunday afternoon.
5 new meerkats born at Oakland Zoo
Sandy, a meerkat at the Oakland Zoo, recently gave birth to five pups, the zoo shared.
New San Francisco policy ties distribution of safe-use drug supplies to treatment services
San Francisco's mayor is changing drug policy so that distribution of safe-drug use supplies are tied to counseling and treatment services.
Body found in vehicle parked along US 101 in San Mateo
Officials with the California Highway Patrol confirm a body was found inside a vehicle parked along the shoulder of southbound U.S. 101 in San Mateo on Wednesday.
Alleged California Walgreens killer had grudge against pharmacies, police say
A suspected gunman who opened fire on a California Walgreens employee, killing the man, allegedly had a grudge against pharmacies, authorities said.
Rescued dog from LA evades capture after escaping adoptive home in Alaska
Rescued from a California shelter after devastating wildfires, Jackie was adopted by a family in February but slipped her collar and fled into a forested area.