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Happy Saturday Everyone! Under mostly sunny skies, temperatures will remain near normal for late July, with cool mornings and mild to warm afternoons.  The biggest concern this weekend is the Beach Hazards Statement. Long-period swells generated by a distant Hurricane Fausto will create dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the coast. 

Survivors of last year's Southern California wildfires rallied Friday to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to reject any proposal that would limit what utilities can pay wildfire victims, as a consumer advocacy group warns that a deal may be taking shape behind closed doors.

The introduction of new tariffs on 60 global trading partners expected to drive up costs.

In a historic first for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, a powerful new solo art exhibition opens tomorrow featuring the work of a currently incarcerated visual artist.

Bay Area gas prices have climbed to an average of $5.67 per gallon—up $1.05 from a year ago—amid ongoing international conflict and crude oil market volatility.

Beach Hazards Statement in effect Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Long-period southwest swell generated by Hurricane Fausto will arrive this weekend. While Fausto poses no direct threat to California, it is sending powerful wave energy toward our coastline.  Main hazards: Sneaker waves Strong rip currents Large breaking waves (up to 10 feet at some south and southwest-facing beaches) Dangerous conditions near rocks, jetties and shorelines.  DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK TO THE OCEAN! THIS WEEKEND! A classic Bay Area summer pattern  continues. The marine layer compresses to around 1,000 feet tonight, meaning: Less inland cloud cover overnight Earlier sunshine inland Saturday Patchy fog mainly along the coast, Russian River Valley, Santa Rosa and Petaluma.  Gilroy Garlic Festival: Near or low 90s both days.  San Francisco Marathon: Near 60 egrees at the Start, 67 by Noon. Good Luck!

Rescue crews rushed to save the 11 vicitms of a fiery plane crash off the coast of Washington on Thursday. All 11 survived — one is in critical condition, while others have minor cuts or broken bones. The cause of the crash, off Sucia Island in Washington, is being investigated.

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Sergeant Cooper Mauldin of the Fremont Police Department on Friday evening gave an update on what happened at a senior living facility in the city earlier in the day. Mauldin reported that an individual with a firearm and a duffle bag had entered the facility and held two people hostage before being shot and killed. The incident is being investigated by the California Department of Justice.

San Francisco is preparing for a marathon weekend!

President Trump slapped new tariffs on more than 60 countries Friday  ranging from 10% to 12.5%, replacing temporary tariffs that were set to expire after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his initial tariffs purportedly for national security reasons were unjustified and must be revoked. California imported $488-billion from overseas in 2025 according to the California Chamber of Commerce, with China, Taiwan, Mexico, Vietnam and South Korea having the most goods imported to the Golden State. Experts say the continued tariffs could have a big impact on consumer prices and inflation. 

Aerial video from SkyFox shows multiple police cars and officers in the area of Walnut Avenue between California Street and Fremont Boulevard.

A multi-agency task force comprising 70 different law enforcement entities coordinated to identify and rescue survivors, and arrest traffickers.

The Gilroy Garlic Festival kicked off on Friday and is expected to draw thousands of visitors this weekend. The event raises money for local nonprofits and has raised more than $12 million since 1979.