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Contra Costa County giving out grocery debit cards next week, if you are enrolled in SNAP benefits.

The federal government on Wednesday announced that as the shutdown enters its sixth week — making it the longest in United States history — the nation's 40 busiest airports would be forced to reduce traffic by thousands of flights every day. The FAA announced it would be cutting air traffic by 10%, all while air traffic controllers are working without pay as the shutdown drags on.

The Wednesday rain and wind event is winding down. Low clouds will blanket most of the Bay Area Thursday morning. Partly cloudy skies are expected later in the day. A weak system will bring in more clouds Thursday night. The chance of showers will favor the North Bay late Thursday. We are expecting a mixture of sun and clouds this weekend.

Contra Costa County officials announced plans on Wednesday to help CalFresh recipients in the community buy food as the ongoing government shutdown has interrupted the program.

The Hijas del Campo non-profit says language barriers and technology gaps meant some farmworkers never knew they were losing SNAP benefits in November. One farmworker and mother of a U.S. Marine says she had to choose between paying the rent or buying groceries for her family.

SF enforcing two hour parking ban for large vehicles

Mayor Matt Mahan, (D) San Jose on Wednesday launched a new collaboration with multiple tech giants to give access to AI learning and training to all city residents, via the public library system.

Yolanda Ramirez, 72, was violently arrested by Brentwood police who were called to a family-related disturbance, according to a legal claim. Brentwood police say a relative asked officers to make a citizen's arrest and that she tried to flee the scene.

None of the four candidates running to replace the retired Santa Clara County Tax Assessor secured more than 50% of the vote. So there will be a runoff election Dec. 30 between the top-two candidates, Neysa Fligor and Rishi Kumar.

The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown, which entered its 36th day, the longest in U.S. history.

The FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown.

So far this early season system is playing out as advertised - more of a wind storm than precipatation. Winds materialized over the coastal waters and the North Bay coast, especially the Marin Headlands. Since midnight: 82 mph winds in the hills above Woodacre, 66 mph Mt. Diablo and many other sites around the region gusting 40-60 mph. High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM. The North Bay coast will likely be converted to a Wind Advisory later. As for rain, spotty showers remain. The heaviest rain occurred over the North Bay. Highest precip totals were in the Marin Headlands with 2.25" 0.5-1.5", less with nothing to a tenth or two elsewhere. We`re not done yet. Though easing, winds will be impactful this afternoon. Additionally, we haven`t had any thunderstorms yet, but the cold front continues to move through leading to more instability. If we experience Tstorms, mostly likely north of the North Bay. Tidal Flood Advisory in effect until Saturday. BEAVER Moon Tonight!

A UPS cargo plane’s left wing caught fire and an engine fell off just before it crashed and exploded after takeoff in Kentucky, a federal investigator said Wednesday, offering the first official details about a disaster that killed at least nine people.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed the Trump administration to impose broad tariffs without congressional approval.