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The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a rare strain has produced nearly 750 suspected cases and close to 180 suspected deaths.

Joyce Tang pivoted to a pop-up called “Bake Sum,” serving creative Asian American treats that quickly built a devoted following across the east bay. Now, six years later, Oakland's Bake Sum has earned national buzz, a “best bakery in the east bay” title from nosh readers, a brand-new cookbook — and a second east bay location. Joyce Tang, owner of Bake Sum, shares here story.

On May 31, San Francisco‘s Chinatown will host an event celebrating the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Nancy Yu, event director gives insight.

Starting May 30, children ages 0–14 get in FREE with every full-price adult ticket. Sonia Capitant, associate director of community programs and partnerships with Filoli Gardens, gives insight.

A community is outraged following the violent arrest of a 16-year-old student by a police officer at Fairfield High School on Wednesday afternoon. The student's family and classmates held protests at the school demanding justice, accountability, and the termination of the officer involved. Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall announced the officer has been reassigned and an outside organization will conduct an independent investigation.

Tens of thousands of fans poured into Napa Valley for the sold-out opening day of BottleRock, where headliners Lil Wayne and Teddy Swims energized the crowd.  Celebrity chefs, surprise performances, and gourmet food were among the highlights.

School officials at a Daly City high school confirm a stabbing happened after Friday afternoon's graduation ceremony. We are waiting to hear from police with more details. Meanwhile, multiple videos of the incident at Westmoor High School have been shared with KTVU. 

The federal government says non-citizens who have applied for green cards must now leave the country to wait for their applications to be processed. The requirement apples to people who are in the country legally, regardless of wheter they have spouses or children who are U.S. citizens. 

Tonight: The fog is moving fast. Thick low clouds are currently spilling through the Petaluma Gap, the Golden Gate, and across the Monterey Bay region. Only the highest mountain peaks and the far eastern edge of Contra Costa County will escape the gray blanket by morning. Saturday & Sunday: Expect a gray start to the holiday weekend. Low clouds will be slow to clear each morning, keeping afternoon temperatures very seasonal. Expect upper 50s to mid-60s on the coast, 60s to low 70s around the Bay, and upper 70s to mid-80s far inland. Patchy coastal drizzle is possible both nights. Memorial Day Monday: We start mild, but a cold front approaches late in the day, cranking up the afternoon ocean breezes. No Coastal clearing in the 50s, unseasonably cool Inland in the low to mid 70s. Breezy. Tuesday: The cold front sweeps through from north to south. It will bring much cooler temperatures and a round of widespread drizzle or light rain to the Bay Area and Central Coast. Enjoy your holiday weekend, but be safe!

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Napa Valley is prepared to host 120,000 festival goers for BottleRock 2026, with headliners Lil Wayne, the Backstreet Boys, and Teddy Swims.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning drivers to avoid purchasing gas from Chevron over Memorial Day weekend as the state blames the major oil company for its high gas prices.

The DA is pushing for the boy, now 14, to spend 7 years in custody. Juvenile offenders of this age would most likely serve eight months.

Female inmates who say they were strip-searched at SF jail have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.