Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims

Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.

New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

List: New California laws in 2026

The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.

WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration

Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.

Ringing in the new year with wet weather

The new year starts off wet with multiple systems approaching the Bay Area.  

Wet start to the new year
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Chief Meteorologist Mark Tamayo with your forecast, which includes plenty of rain to start 2026.  

Flooding and downed tree concerns in Marin County
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Officials in Marin County are concerned that heavy rains could topple trees and cause flood conditions. 

Las Vegas adds drones to NYE celebrations | West Coast Wrap
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Las Vegas, living up to its nickname as the entertainment capital of the world adds to its popular New Year's Eve celebration. 

Guerneville family displaced after tree fell on home, nearly hitting sleeping toddler

A family in Sonoma County is displaced this holiday season after a tree fell and destroyed their house during the storm last week, barely missing a crib with a sleeping toddler inside.

Tree destroys Guerneville home, family displaced
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A Guerneville family is celebrating their holidays in a hotel after a giant redwood tree crushed their home.

Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data

The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.

Oakland crime trending downward
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As 2025 draws to a close, the City of Oakland's crime data appears to show a big decrease across all categories compared to last year. 

Man harasses woman, attacks Good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain station

The search continued Wednesday for a man caught on video harassing a woman at the San Carlos Caltrain station and attacking a Good Samaritan who came to her aid.

Attack at Caltrain station caught on video
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An attack at the San Carlos Caltrain station was caught on video. This happened when a man harassed a woman and then attacked a witness who stepped in to help. The woman calls the good Samaritan her hero. 

Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports

Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.