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Some of the children wounded in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis school shooting protected their classmates during the hail of gunfire.

The Children?s Discovery Museum of San Jose will host the 3rd Annual Family Literacy Festival, a partnership with the San Jose Public Library Foundation and Kristi Yamaguchi?s Always Dream. Families can look forward to celebrity story time, live performances, and a sneak peek at a brand-new exhibit?all designed to spark a love of reading and learning in the South Bay.

Kits Cubed, an Oakland-based nonprofit dedicated to making science fun and accessible for kids, is gearing up for its 5th Annual STEM Fair. Known for inspiring curiosity through experiment kits, camps, and hands-on learning, the group will welcome families from across the Bay Area to explore science in an engaging, interactive way.

Fire crews are making progress on the Pickett Fire near Calistoga, which has burned more than 6,800 acres. While some evacuation orders have been lifted, wineries in Pope Valley and Howell Mountain remain at risk, with concerns that smoke could impact this year?s grape harvest just as the season begins.

The San Francisco SPCA is celebrating National Dog Day with a unique mix of music, beer, and community, all aimed at raising money and awareness for animals in need. Three playful puppies took center stage to showcase the organization’s mission, while local partners joined in to highlight the lasting impact of adopting, fostering, and supporting animal welfare.

Sausalito Village is creating a vital support network that helps older residents stay connected, independent, and thriving. Built on friendship, service, and the belief that no one should age alone, this nonprofit joined us on 'The Nine' as part of our Giving Day segment, by highlighting its mission to provide care and community for seniors across Sausalito.

California?s Great America in Santa Clara is closing out the summer with a three-day Labor Day weekend celebration. The amusement park will feature everything from fireworks to classic cars, offering nonstop fun for families and visitors looking to mark the holiday in style.

Select rideshare and robotaxi services will be allowed back on San Francisco?s Market Street for the first time since private vehicles were banned in 2020. Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo, Uber Black, and Lyft Black can now pick up and drop off passengers at seven designated locations along the busy corridor. City leaders say the move is part of a broader effort to revitalize downtown, though it?s drawing mixed reactions.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide. Here is his full press conference.

The marine layer clears back to the coast today with warmer afternoon highs wit i the 60s in Pacifica to low 90s Inland. NW and West winds 10-20 mph. Gradual warming Friday with Saturday the hottest of the holiday period, approaching 100 degrees in Calistoga as firefighters continue to knock down the Pickett Fire.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said it's "all hands on deck" in terms of maintaining public safety and recruiting more police officers.

The San Jose Diocese says it will review security measures at each of its Catholic schools.

The family of a Southern California teen is suing San Francisco-based OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. The suit claims the chatbot helped their son create a detailed plan for his suicide.

Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.

Today's temps will be slightly cooler than average.