Oakland loses latest coal terminal dispute

A costly judgment for the City of Oakland: The city might have to pay at least $230 million as a result of a federal judge's finding that the city directly prevented a company from developing a coal terminal, forcing it into bankruptcy.

Bay Area residents worry about loved ones caught in Hurricane Melissa

The Bay Area's Jamaican American Community Organization and local Jamaican business owners kept close to their phones Tuesday, waiting for word from family and friends in Jamaica as the Category 5 Hurricane Melissa battered homes , hospitals and other buildings with winds of up to 185 miles an hour.

Warm forecast

More sunshine in your Wednesday forecast! The warm weather pattern continues Highs should range from the low 70s to the low 80s. A weak system cools off the Bay Area Thursday. Temperatures should rebound nicely by Halloween!