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Oakland police are investigating a late night shooting in West Oakland that left one person hospitalized and sent bullets flying into a nearby pre-school, which was closed for the evening.

From vitamins and minerals to herbal supplements, millions of Americans take dietary supplements every day. But do we really need them, and how do we know what’s safe? We spoke with a health expert about what consumers should know before reaching for a supplement.

A local dance company is helping keep Afro-Peruvian culture and traditions alive in the Bay Area. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with the company’s executive director about the history and cultural significance of Afro-Peruvian dance and a special event celebrating the tradition.

An antitrust lawsuit has been settled, clearing the way for Paramount's purchase of Warner Brothers-Discovery. It's a deal with major implications for Hollywood. 12 states, including California, filed suit to block the merger, concerned about job losses. With the settlement in place, the states believe workers will see protections. 

The public recently got a rare look inside Oakland’s historic 16th Street Station. We spoke with organizers about the tour, the station’s rich history and why preserving the landmark matters to Oakland’s story.

West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.

Fall arrives Tuesday, and temperatures around the Bay Area are expected to warm up.

An employee at Javi’s Cooking, an empanada shop in West Oakland, was attacked by an unhoused man who had asked her for cash earlier that day.

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency for California ahead of this winter season's predicted historic El Niño. The declaration will mobilize state-level resources for communities preparing for the impact of the expected severe winter storms. 

Experience the "Pier Play" festival at Pier 70 in San Francisco, a waterfront music and cultural event showcasing music, food, art, and technology. Hosted by Rasa World—a global event creator originally founded in SF—the festival brings a unique, intentionally intimate vibe to the waterfront. Rasa World Co-Founder and CEO Ahmad Muhaisen joined The Four to discuss expanding the festival from Santa Monica to SF and the vision behind Pier 70's selection.

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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing President Trump after he barred them from the White House. Clay Calvert, a nonresident senior fellow, at The American Enterprise Institute, gives insight.

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the westbound lanes of Highway 4 near Concord, officials say. There is no estimate for when the lanes will reopen.

State Sen. Jesse Arreguin on the $125 million being set aside from the state budget to acquire the former Golden Gate Fields race track in Albany-Berkeley to turn it into a 161-acre public park. 

Charges will soon be dismissed for the remaining defendants in the Stanford protest case. The students, referred to as the Stanford 11 were charged with felony vandalism after protesting the war in Gaza back in 2024. Per their agreement with the state Attorney General's office, the protesters will pay restitution and complete community service. 

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.