California's 1st snowpack survey of 2025 may offer promise, but will it last?
California's first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It's likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season.
New Orleans truck attack suspect identified as Houston resident Shamsud-Din Jabbar
The FBI has identified the suspect accused of driving a pickup truck down New Orleans' Bourbon Street, killing 14 people, as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar. He was reportedly from Houston.
New California law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2865 by former Los Angeles Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, whose DUI last year helped derail her political career.
Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed until Thursday after Bourbon Street attack
The decision has been made to push back the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans' Superdome until Thursday following the deadly attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, sources told FOX 5's D.J. Shockley.
Baby girl born at midnight on New Year's in San Leandro
One of the first babies, if not the first, birthed in the Bay Area is an adorable girl delivered in San Leandro.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
Video shows brick display collapsing on crowd during NYE balloon drop
A New Year's Eve celebration was cut short for families after a brick display holding balloons for a drop collapsed into a crowded Massachusetts arcade.
Frosty morning, sun in afternoon
The new year will start off frosty and become sunny in the afternoon.
Here are the new laws now in effect on January 1, 2025
As 2025 begins, new laws take effect across the country.
1925: Here are things that happened 100 years ago
A century ago, the Jazz Age was in full swing, Mount Rushmore was on its way to becoming a lasting U.S. memorial, and Hitler published his manifesto “Mein Kampf."
Bay Area first responders prepare for busy start to 2025
San Francisco firefighters were preparing for a busy night on New Year’s Eve, with the department expecting 100,000 revelers to watch the fireworks along the Embarcadero, attracting onlookers from near and far.
Several Downtown Palo Alto restaurants burglarized over holiday break
Restaurant owners in Downtown Palo Alto are on edge, after several were targeted by burglars over the past two weeks.
Two teens arrested on suspicion of recent gun-related crimes in Novato
Police in Novato have made two arrests stemming from gun-related crimes involving juveniles, the department said Tuesday.
California's job growth slows amid rising unemployment, economic uncertainty
The current U.S. workforce stands at 165.5 million and 19.5 million of them are in California.
Bay Area food bank races to meet holiday goal of funding 3 million meals
There was a flurry of activity inside a Concord warehouse on New Year's Eve.
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.