Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival returns to Mosswood Park celebrating culture and community
Music, movement, and cultural tradition will converge in Oakland this weekend as the Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival returns to Mosswood Park. The event will transform the park into a celebration of Caribbean, African, and Afro-Latin heritage, featuring performances and community programming.
Music, movement, and cultural tradition will converge in Oakland this weekend as the Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival returns to Mosswood Park. The event will transform the park into a celebration of Caribbean, African, and Afro-Latin heritage, featuring performances and community programming.
Men’s Health Month spotlights preventive care, early screenings amid longevity gap
As Men’s Health Month continues, physicians are urging men to prioritize routine screenings and regular checkups to close a persistent life expectancy gap. According to the CDC, men live about five years less than women, a disparity experts attribute in part to delayed care and higher rates of preventable disease.
As Men’s Health Month continues, physicians are urging men to prioritize routine screenings and regular checkups to close a persistent life expectancy gap. According to the CDC, men live about five years less than women, a disparity experts attribute in part to delayed care and higher rates of preventable disease.
California shelters prepare for annual Adopt-A-Pet Day
Animal shelters across California are gearing up for the third annual Adopt-A-Pet Day, with more than 200 locations offering fee-waived adoptions in hopes of finding homes for an estimated 5,000 animals. The event comes as shelters continue to face overcrowding and resource strain statewide. The San Francisco SPCA is among participating organizations, with adoption director Robert Lightner highlighting growing demand and the importance of expanding placement opportunities for animals in need.
Animal shelters across California are gearing up for the third annual Adopt-A-Pet Day, with more than 200 locations offering fee-waived adoptions in hopes of finding homes for an estimated 5,000 animals. The event comes as shelters continue to face overcrowding and resource strain statewide. The San Francisco SPCA is among participating organizations, with adoption director Robert Lightner highlighting growing demand and the importance of expanding placement opportunities for animals in need.
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Crack in Pacifica Pier is growing, fears it may not reopen
Officials have closed the Pacifica Municipal Pier after discovering cracks and concrete separation near the abutment. And the crack is growing.
Officials have closed the Pacifica Municipal Pier after discovering cracks and concrete separation near the abutment. And the crack is growing.
Oakland has new rules, safety measures for First Fridays
Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.
Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.
Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.
All-abilities playground opens at George Mark Children's House
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
All-abilities playground opens at George Mark Children's House
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
Plans for ICE processing facility near Gilroy leaked, site under construction
Leaked architectural blueprints and public property records have revealed that a 24-acre federal immigration facility is quietly being constructed in an agricultural area just outside Gilroy,
Leaked architectural blueprints and public property records have revealed that a 24-acre federal immigration facility is quietly being constructed in an agricultural area just outside Gilroy,
Construction plans of ICE processing facility near Gilroy leaked, the site is under construction
Construction plans of ICE processing facility near Gilroy leaked, the site is under construction
Construction plans of ICE processing facility near Gilroy leaked, the site is under construction
Fairfield mayor says student shot and killed was wearing graduation gown
It's one day after a mass shooting at a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School and the community is still in shock and grieving over the loss of an 18-year-old who was killed and the three other victims who were injured.
It's one day after a mass shooting at a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School and the community is still in shock and grieving over the loss of an 18-year-old who was killed and the three other victims who were injured.
Pelosi's endorsement may not be enough to secure Chan's victory
Our political analyst Brian Sobel says Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of SF Supervisor Connie Chan may not be enough to secure her win in November in the race against State Sen. Scott Wiener for Pelosi's congressional seat
Our political analyst Brian Sobel says Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of SF Supervisor Connie Chan may not be enough to secure her win in November in the race against State Sen. Scott Wiener for Pelosi's congressional seat
World Cup: USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino yet to name starting goalkeeper
The U.S. Men’s National Team is entering the final stretch of its World Cup preparations with its biggest positional question mark still unanswered: Who will start in goal?
The U.S. Men’s National Team is entering the final stretch of its World Cup preparations with its biggest positional question mark still unanswered: Who will start in goal?
Friday Sizzle to Monday Drizzle
The Forecast: Day-by-Day Tonight: Skies remain mostly clear inland. The coastal fog machine will stay confined mostly to the Monterey Bay region and parts of the SF Peninsula by Friday morning. Friday (The Peak Heat): Friday is the hot one. Inland valleys will easily soar back into the 80s and 90s. Only the furthest inlkand spots will hit a "Moderate Heat Risk," while beaches stay in the 60s thanks to a refreshing afternoon sea breeze. Beach Hazard Statement in effect Friday through Saturday 9 AM for sneaker waves and rip currents. The Weekend Shift: The cold front hits Saturday. Temperatures will plunge 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal averages for both Saturday and Sunday (but still a couple degrees above average inland!). Expect widespread morning fog, potential coastal drizzle, and gusty winds through our mountain passes. Early Next Week: The chill deepens Monday and Tuesday. A slight chance of actual light rain showers for the Bay Area northward.
The Forecast: Day-by-Day Tonight: Skies remain mostly clear inland. The coastal fog machine will stay confined mostly to the Monterey Bay region and parts of the SF Peninsula by Friday morning. Friday (The Peak Heat): Friday is the hot one. Inland valleys will easily soar back into the 80s and 90s. Only the furthest inlkand spots will hit a "Moderate Heat Risk," while beaches stay in the 60s thanks to a refreshing afternoon sea breeze. Beach Hazard Statement in effect Friday through Saturday 9 AM for sneaker waves and rip currents. The Weekend Shift: The cold front hits Saturday. Temperatures will plunge 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal averages for both Saturday and Sunday (but still a couple degrees above average inland!). Expect widespread morning fog, potential coastal drizzle, and gusty winds through our mountain passes. Early Next Week: The chill deepens Monday and Tuesday. A slight chance of actual light rain showers for the Bay Area northward.
Fairfield mayor says student shot and killed was wearing graduation gown
Fairfield's mayor says the 18-year-old student shot and killed during a graduation ceremony had just received his diploma and was wearing his gown.
Fairfield's mayor says the 18-year-old student shot and killed during a graduation ceremony had just received his diploma and was wearing his gown.
18-year-old shot and killed in cap & gown, just after H.S. graduation
The mayor of Fairfield told KTVU the 18-year-old who was shot and killed Wednesday night was still in his cap and gown after just graduating from Sem Yeto Continuation High School that shares a campus with Fairfield High School.
The mayor of Fairfield told KTVU the 18-year-old who was shot and killed Wednesday night was still in his cap and gown after just graduating from Sem Yeto Continuation High School that shares a campus with Fairfield High School.
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.
South Bay businsesses prepare for boost from World Cup
San Francisco County captured the bulk of the financial windfall with $425 million, while Santa Clara County pulled in $195 million, and approximately $100 million went to other Bay Area counties.
San Francisco County captured the bulk of the financial windfall with $425 million, while Santa Clara County pulled in $195 million, and approximately $100 million went to other Bay Area counties.
GOP Candidate for CA Gov. Steve Hilton in SF
GOP Candidate for Governor Steve Hilton met with San Francisco voters.
GOP Candidate for Governor Steve Hilton met with San Francisco voters.