Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
SFUSD investigating Lowell HS teacher accused of offensive quiz
SFUSD says it is investigating accusations that a 9th grade math teacher at San Francisco's Lowell High School put offensive questions on a quiz.
SFUSD says it is investigating accusations that a 9th grade math teacher at San Francisco's Lowell High School put offensive questions on a quiz.
Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz
As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.
As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.
San Jose school district facing school closures
San Jose Unified School District is facing school closures and officials say declining enrollment is to blame.
San Jose Unified School District is facing school closures and officials say declining enrollment is to blame.
Iran War: How will the Strait of Hormuz impact gas prices?
A mega oil tanker shipping lane 100 miles long and only 21 miles wide, called the Strait of Hormuz, could do serious damage to the U.S. and world economies if it remains closed to tankers much longer.
A mega oil tanker shipping lane 100 miles long and only 21 miles wide, called the Strait of Hormuz, could do serious damage to the U.S. and world economies if it remains closed to tankers much longer.
Oakland has new mini soccer fields thanks to a native's dream
With soccer fever expected to sweep the Bay Area this summer as the region hosts the World Cup, an Oakland native is hoping to inspire perhaps the next generation of players right in his own neighborhood.
With soccer fever expected to sweep the Bay Area this summer as the region hosts the World Cup, an Oakland native is hoping to inspire perhaps the next generation of players right in his own neighborhood.
Iran War: Will gas in California go up to $6 a gallon?
The amount of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a crawl since the U.S. and Israel started their airstrikes on Iran. The global impact of the strait's closure is still being assessed but we're getting a glimpse at how the price of oil and gasoline will be impacted.
The amount of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a crawl since the U.S. and Israel started their airstrikes on Iran. The global impact of the strait's closure is still being assessed but we're getting a glimpse at how the price of oil and gasoline will be impacted.
Lithium-ion battery cause of San Francisco hotel fire, 1 hospitalized
Firefighters are at the scene of a one-alarm fire at a hotel in San Francisco near 6th and Market streets on Wednesday night.
Firefighters are at the scene of a one-alarm fire at a hotel in San Francisco near 6th and Market streets on Wednesday night.
Earthquake strikes in Mercuryville, no damage reported
The United States Geological Survey on Wednesday night reported a 3.1-magnitude earthquake in Mercuryville, north of Santa Rosa.
The United States Geological Survey on Wednesday night reported a 3.1-magnitude earthquake in Mercuryville, north of Santa Rosa.
2 stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park, mix of juveniles and adults detained
One man is in life-threatening condition after he and another man were stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park on Wednesday.
One man is in life-threatening condition after he and another man were stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park on Wednesday.
Novato man arrested for kidnapping 3-year-old during family dispute, child safe
A child was reunited with its parents and a Novato man was arrested for kidnapping, child abuse, and elder abuse, officials say.
A child was reunited with its parents and a Novato man was arrested for kidnapping, child abuse, and elder abuse, officials say.
Elon Musk takes the stand in Twitter shareholder trial
Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand to testify in a trial that alleges that he violated federal securities laws by making false, public statements designed to lower Twitter's stock price ahead of his purchase of the company.
Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand to testify in a trial that alleges that he violated federal securities laws by making false, public statements designed to lower Twitter's stock price ahead of his purchase of the company.
Protesters blast Santa Clara jail deputies over 46 ICE detentions
Dozens of protesters gathered outside a Santa Clara County jail in Milpitas on Wednesday, accusing deputies of allowing ICE agents to "kidnap" 46 newly released inmates since June.
Dozens of protesters gathered outside a Santa Clara County jail in Milpitas on Wednesday, accusing deputies of allowing ICE agents to "kidnap" 46 newly released inmates since June.
Sunny and windy
Our dry weather stretch continues. Your Thursday forecast features mostly sunny skies and windy conditions. Gusts could approach 40 mph for parts of the Bay Area. Plan on warming temperatures as we head toward the weekend.
Our dry weather stretch continues. Your Thursday forecast features mostly sunny skies and windy conditions. Gusts could approach 40 mph for parts of the Bay Area. Plan on warming temperatures as we head toward the weekend.
"Party mom" found guilty | West Coast Wrap
A Bay Area woman dubbed "the party mom" for hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teens has, four years after being arrested, been convicted. Shannon O'Connor of Los Gatos was found guilty of more than 60 charges, including child endangerment and the sexual penetration of an intoxicated child.
A Bay Area woman dubbed "the party mom" for hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teens has, four years after being arrested, been convicted. Shannon O'Connor of Los Gatos was found guilty of more than 60 charges, including child endangerment and the sexual penetration of an intoxicated child.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Los Gatos 'Party Mom' convicted
A Los Gatos mother is found guilty of throwing alcohol-fueled parties where teenagers were encouraged to engage in sexual conduct. Our South Bay reporter on the split trial that found Shannon O'Connor guilty of most of the 63 counts against her.
A Los Gatos mother is found guilty of throwing alcohol-fueled parties where teenagers were encouraged to engage in sexual conduct. Our South Bay reporter on the split trial that found Shannon O'Connor guilty of most of the 63 counts against her.
Los Gatos 'Party Mom' convicted
A Los Gatos mother is found guilty of throwing alcohol-fueled parties where teenagers were encouraged to engage in sexual conduct. Our South Bay reporter on the split trial that found Shannon O'Connor guilty of most of the 63 counts against her.
A Los Gatos mother is found guilty of throwing alcohol-fueled parties where teenagers were encouraged to engage in sexual conduct. Our South Bay reporter on the split trial that found Shannon O'Connor guilty of most of the 63 counts against her.
New push to curb illegal dumping
Oakland leaders are taking the illegal dumping problem up to the state level, with a new law introduced by Senator Jesse Arreguin and Assemblymember Mia Bonta meant to hold more people accountable.
Oakland leaders are taking the illegal dumping problem up to the state level, with a new law introduced by Senator Jesse Arreguin and Assemblymember Mia Bonta meant to hold more people accountable.
Embattled California High Speed Rail CEO returns following domestic battery arrest
The embattled CEO of California’s high-speed rail will return to work on Thursday, following an investigation into his arrest for domestic battery.
The embattled CEO of California’s high-speed rail will return to work on Thursday, following an investigation into his arrest for domestic battery.