As the cost of power continues to climb, solar may help, report finds
As electricity prices continue to rise across California, new data suggests pressure on the state’s power grid is only increasing. An analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association says demand is surging due to population growth, artificial intelligence, and new data centers coming online. Experts say expanding solar power and battery storage could help stabilize prices, meet peak demand, and lower monthly bills for millions of Californians.
As electricity prices continue to rise across California, new data suggests pressure on the state’s power grid is only increasing. An analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association says demand is surging due to population growth, artificial intelligence, and new data centers coming online. Experts say expanding solar power and battery storage could help stabilize prices, meet peak demand, and lower monthly bills for millions of Californians.
Trump's granddaughter Kai faces backlash over taxpayer-funded Erewhon grocery run with Secret Service
Kai Trump is facing backlash after posting a YouTube video showing her $233 luxury grocery run at Erewhon in Santa Monica while accompanied by a taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
Kai Trump is facing backlash after posting a YouTube video showing her $233 luxury grocery run at Erewhon in Santa Monica while accompanied by a taxpayer-funded Secret Service detail.
Dublin teachers strike enters Day 2
Both sides in the Dublin Unified School District teachers strike agreed to return to the bargaining table Tuesday, a day after failing to reach an agreement, as the walkout entered its second day affecting roughly 12,000 students.
Both sides in the Dublin Unified School District teachers strike agreed to return to the bargaining table Tuesday, a day after failing to reach an agreement, as the walkout entered its second day affecting roughly 12,000 students.
DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.
Epstein's Zorro Ranch searched by New Mexico investigators
State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
State investigators began searching financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch where he once entertained guests amid allegations that the property may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking of young women.
How soon could the war in Iran end? Not any time soon
Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan explains how soon the war in Iran could end.
Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan explains how soon the war in Iran could end.
Bird flu found in California elephant seals
Health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from marine life after confirming the state's first cases of bird flu in elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County.
Health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from marine life after confirming the state's first cases of bird flu in elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County.
Flock surveillance cameras will stay in San Jose, but vote enacts revisions
San Jose City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to revise the city's automated license plate reader program that scales back some aspects of the surveillance system amid growing privacy concerns that have led other Bay Area cities to abandon the technology altogether.
San Jose City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to revise the city's automated license plate reader program that scales back some aspects of the surveillance system amid growing privacy concerns that have led other Bay Area cities to abandon the technology altogether.
Iran war impacts oil prices
Financial advisor Jason Matthews talks about Iran war driving up oil prices and gas prices
Financial advisor Jason Matthews talks about Iran war driving up oil prices and gas prices
Temps in the 70s and 80s this week
Feels like summer. Temps will be in the 70s and 80s this week.
Feels like summer. Temps will be in the 70s and 80s this week.
Ramifications of Iran's new supreme leader
What are the ramifications of Iran choosing a new supreme leader? Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan outlines what could happen.
What are the ramifications of Iran choosing a new supreme leader? Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan outlines what could happen.
Bay Area teacher strikes highlight growing labor tensions
Teachers from San Francisco to Dublin are walking out or threatening strikes over pay, staffing, and classroom conditions amid tight district budgets.
Teachers from San Francisco to Dublin are walking out or threatening strikes over pay, staffing, and classroom conditions amid tight district budgets.
Bay Area teacher strikes spread as schools deal with budget pressures
Teachers across the Bay Area are walking out or threatening strikes, amid rising living costs, as districts face tight budgets.
Teachers across the Bay Area are walking out or threatening strikes, amid rising living costs, as districts face tight budgets.
FAA issues ground stop for all JetBlue flights
JetBlue airlines has requested a ground stop of all flights at all destinations. The airline made the request with the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday night, but did not say why.
JetBlue airlines has requested a ground stop of all flights at all destinations. The airline made the request with the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday night, but did not say why.
2 Oakland EZ's Lounge bar victims killed in shooting ID'd
Oakland police on Monday identified the second victim of a mass shooting at a downtown bar over the weekend, which rocked the city following a peaceful First Friday event hours beforehand.
Oakland police on Monday identified the second victim of a mass shooting at a downtown bar over the weekend, which rocked the city following a peaceful First Friday event hours beforehand.
Oil and gas prices spike amid U.S. war on Iran
The Iran War is proving to be hard on American consumers' wallets when it comes to pain at the pump. The Federal Administration says this price spike will lead to steadier lower prices, not aggravated inflation. At a discount gas station, we found only one believer in that.
The Iran War is proving to be hard on American consumers' wallets when it comes to pain at the pump. The Federal Administration says this price spike will lead to steadier lower prices, not aggravated inflation. At a discount gas station, we found only one believer in that.
Deadly strike on Iranian girls' school was likely by U.S.
New footage is raising the likelihood that the U.S. was responsible for the deadly explosion at an Iranian girls' school shortly after the war in Iran began. The blast killed at least 165 people, mostly children. Analysts say the school was likely struck by a Tomahawk missile.
New footage is raising the likelihood that the U.S. was responsible for the deadly explosion at an Iranian girls' school shortly after the war in Iran began. The blast killed at least 165 people, mostly children. Analysts say the school was likely struck by a Tomahawk missile.
Pain at the pump as war on Iran rages on
President Trump says he's considering waiving certain oil sanctions on other countries in an effort to keep gas prices down. At one point on Monday, oil prices spiked to more than $110 a barrel, the highest price since the pandemic.
President Trump says he's considering waiving certain oil sanctions on other countries in an effort to keep gas prices down. At one point on Monday, oil prices spiked to more than $110 a barrel, the highest price since the pandemic.
This East Bay high school girls soccer team is ranked #1 in California, with a perfect record of 19-0
Fueled by heart, grit, and a relentless, never-quit attitude, a talented group of soccer players is rewriting the record books for Bishop O’Dowd High School’s girls soccer, delivering a historic run of firsts for the program in Oakland.
Fueled by heart, grit, and a relentless, never-quit attitude, a talented group of soccer players is rewriting the record books for Bishop O’Dowd High School’s girls soccer, delivering a historic run of firsts for the program in Oakland.
San Francisco 49ers make a splash before free agency
NFL free agents can't officially sign with new teams until Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers have already reportedly agreed to terms on multiple deals. And some players will be bidding farewell to the Niners.
NFL free agents can't officially sign with new teams until Wednesday. The San Francisco 49ers have already reportedly agreed to terms on multiple deals. And some players will be bidding farewell to the Niners.