A wet day ahead as rain blankets the Bay Area
Low pressure bringing us our first storm of the season
Low pressure bringing us our first storm of the season
Who stole the Too $hort Street sign in Oakland?
Who stole the Too $hort Street sign in Oakland?
Who stole the Too $hort Street sign in Oakland?
Proposal to change Cesar Chavez street in San Francisco
There's a proposal to change Cesar Chavez street in San Francisco.
There's a proposal to change Cesar Chavez street in San Francisco.
How long will the rain last?
The Bay Area is seeing rain today. But the sun will appear by the weekend.
The Bay Area is seeing rain today. But the sun will appear by the weekend.
Raindrops and Snowflakes
THURSDAY Additional wraparound showers, including the morning commute, with breaks between rounds. A lingering thunderstorm chance remains along the Central Coast, but the waterspout/tornado threat diminishes by late morning. Cooler temperatures and increasing onshore winds; dry weather returns Friday. TAHOE / SIERRA SNOW Yes—high-elevation snow is expected, with mainly rain at Tahoe lake level. Snow levels start above 8,500 feet, lowering toward 7,500–8,000 feet Thursday morning. NWS gives elevations above 8,000 feet roughly a 70% chance of at least 2 inches and 25% chance of at least 4 inches. Tahoe-region thunderstorm chances reach 25–30% today, decreasing to 15–20% Thursday. The heavier snow advisory is south of Tahoe: Mono County above 8,000 feet is under a Winter Weather Advisory through 5 PM Thursday, with 4–8 inches, locally 10 inches on the highest peaks. Higher Sierra passes could become slippery. No Tahoe Basin winter advisory is listed in the latest Reno discussion. EXPECTED RAINFALL TOTALS North Bay: Trace–0.15 inch. Lowest amounts in northern Sonoma and Napa counties. East Bay: 0.05–0.25 inch. Livermore: 0.05–0.15 inch. South Bay / San Jose: 0.10–0.25 inch. San Francisco: 0.05–0.15 inch. Peninsula: 0.05–0.25 inch, with higher amounts toward the south. Monterey Bay: Santa Cruz: 0.10–0.25 inch. Watsonville: 0.25–0.50 inch. Salinas: 0.25–0.50 inch. Monterey: 0.50–1.00 inch.
THURSDAY Additional wraparound showers, including the morning commute, with breaks between rounds. A lingering thunderstorm chance remains along the Central Coast, but the waterspout/tornado threat diminishes by late morning. Cooler temperatures and increasing onshore winds; dry weather returns Friday. TAHOE / SIERRA SNOW Yes—high-elevation snow is expected, with mainly rain at Tahoe lake level. Snow levels start above 8,500 feet, lowering toward 7,500–8,000 feet Thursday morning. NWS gives elevations above 8,000 feet roughly a 70% chance of at least 2 inches and 25% chance of at least 4 inches. Tahoe-region thunderstorm chances reach 25–30% today, decreasing to 15–20% Thursday. The heavier snow advisory is south of Tahoe: Mono County above 8,000 feet is under a Winter Weather Advisory through 5 PM Thursday, with 4–8 inches, locally 10 inches on the highest peaks. Higher Sierra passes could become slippery. No Tahoe Basin winter advisory is listed in the latest Reno discussion. EXPECTED RAINFALL TOTALS North Bay: Trace–0.15 inch. Lowest amounts in northern Sonoma and Napa counties. East Bay: 0.05–0.25 inch. Livermore: 0.05–0.15 inch. South Bay / San Jose: 0.10–0.25 inch. San Francisco: 0.05–0.15 inch. Peninsula: 0.05–0.25 inch, with higher amounts toward the south. Monterey Bay: Santa Cruz: 0.10–0.25 inch. Watsonville: 0.25–0.50 inch. Salinas: 0.25–0.50 inch. Monterey: 0.50–1.00 inch.
Election misinformation concerns
Meta and other top tech companies are being put on notice as the midterm elections are rapidly approaching. Lawmakers, including Calfornia Sen. Alex Padilla are demanding the industry take immediate steps to fight election misinformation on their platforms.
Meta and other top tech companies are being put on notice as the midterm elections are rapidly approaching. Lawmakers, including Calfornia Sen. Alex Padilla are demanding the industry take immediate steps to fight election misinformation on their platforms.
Highway 37 to close for 55 hours starting Friday
Caltrans is alerting drivers that Highway 37, a major route into Sonoma from Vallejo, the East Bay and other communities to the east, will see a full closure in both directions for 55 hours starting Friday. The work being done is to prepare for potential El Niño-related storms.
Caltrans is alerting drivers that Highway 37, a major route into Sonoma from Vallejo, the East Bay and other communities to the east, will see a full closure in both directions for 55 hours starting Friday. The work being done is to prepare for potential El Niño-related storms.
San Francisco health officials warn of kratom-derived opioid after fatal overdose
Public health officials in San Francisco issued a health alert on Wednesday to warn about a kratom-derived opioid that recently caused an adult to fatally overdose.
Public health officials in San Francisco issued a health alert on Wednesday to warn about a kratom-derived opioid that recently caused an adult to fatally overdose.
Golden State Valkyries fall to Atlanta Dream in Game 3 of WNBA Finals
The Golden State Valkyries face a 2-1 series deficit in the WNBA Finals after dropping Game 3 to the Atlanta Dream by a score of 97-71 on the road.
The Golden State Valkyries face a 2-1 series deficit in the WNBA Finals after dropping Game 3 to the Atlanta Dream by a score of 97-71 on the road.
Overdose linked to new opioid prompts San Francisco health alert
Health officials in San Francisco are alerting the public of a kratom-derived opioid that resulted in a fatal overdose.
Health officials in San Francisco are alerting the public of a kratom-derived opioid that resulted in a fatal overdose.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
Effort to rename Cesar Chavez Street moves ahead
San Francisco has been considering new names for Cesar Chavez Street in light of the allegations that the labor organizer had sexually assaulted multiple women. The new names being considered are 'Si Se Puede' and 'Las Campesinas,' and are meant to honor farmworkers.
San Francisco has been considering new names for Cesar Chavez Street in light of the allegations that the labor organizer had sexually assaulted multiple women. The new names being considered are 'Si Se Puede' and 'Las Campesinas,' and are meant to honor farmworkers.
Highway 37: What you need to know about the 55-hour closure
Caltrans is shutting down Highway 37 in both directions for 55 hours as part of their preparation work for potential El Niño-related storms.
Caltrans is shutting down Highway 37 in both directions for 55 hours as part of their preparation work for potential El Niño-related storms.
Zuckerberg warns he may leave California if voters pass billionaire tax
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has warned his company that he may flee California if voters choose to adopt a billionaire tax.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has warned his company that he may flee California if voters choose to adopt a billionaire tax.
Shock after teen with autism, downtown ambassador attacked by Berkeley High students
A 14-year-old boy with autism was attacked and pelted with eggs by fellow Berkeley High students downtown. Hours later, students allegedly attacked a downtown ambassador cleaning up the mess.
A 14-year-old boy with autism was attacked and pelted with eggs by fellow Berkeley High students downtown. Hours later, students allegedly attacked a downtown ambassador cleaning up the mess.
San Francisco chooses new name for Cesar Chavez Street, honoring female farmworkers
The push to rename the Mission District thoroughfare follows allegations that labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted women decades ago.
The push to rename the Mission District thoroughfare follows allegations that labor leader Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted women decades ago.
Congressional candidate Connie Chan makes her pitch to California voters
Congressional candidate and current San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan makes her case to voters in the November 3, midterm election. Chan discusses affordability, Medicare for all, data center moratoriums and reining in artificial intelligence. She says it's important that automation does not replace a human work force. She also addresses criticism that she has been anti-new housing in her supervisorial district.
Congressional candidate and current San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan makes her case to voters in the November 3, midterm election. Chan discusses affordability, Medicare for all, data center moratoriums and reining in artificial intelligence. She says it's important that automation does not replace a human work force. She also addresses criticism that she has been anti-new housing in her supervisorial district.
SF treasure hunt sends participants searching for rare pieces
The search is on in San Francisco for clues that could lead participants to rare and valuable pieces of the city’s history. Over the next five days, treasure hunters will scour the city for clues as they try to complete the challenge.
The search is on in San Francisco for clues that could lead participants to rare and valuable pieces of the city’s history. Over the next five days, treasure hunters will scour the city for clues as they try to complete the challenge.
Nonprofits rally against Proposition 43
TODAY A GROUP OF NON-PROFITS RALLIED IN THE SOUTH BAY AGAINST PROPOSITION 43. IF APPROVED, THE MEASURE WOULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO RAISE CITIZEN-INITIATED SPECIAL TAXES BY CHANGING THE APPROVAL THRESHOLD FROM A SIMPLE MAJORITY TO TWO-THIRDS.
TODAY A GROUP OF NON-PROFITS RALLIED IN THE SOUTH BAY AGAINST PROPOSITION 43. IF APPROVED, THE MEASURE WOULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO RAISE CITIZEN-INITIATED SPECIAL TAXES BY CHANGING THE APPROVAL THRESHOLD FROM A SIMPLE MAJORITY TO TWO-THIRDS.
Pelosi's office receives 'suspicious' mail, latest elected official to receive mysterious package
Nancy Pelosi has become the latest congressperson to receive a suspicious letter in the mail.
Nancy Pelosi has become the latest congressperson to receive a suspicious letter in the mail.