Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade; labels Iranian tolls 'extortion'
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday morning to announce a significant escalation in the conflict with Iran, ordering the U.S. Navy to immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday morning to announce a significant escalation in the conflict with Iran, ordering the U.S. Navy to immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Rainy Saturday brings slick roads, minor flooding across Bay Area
Steady rain soaked the Bay Area Saturday, causing some flooding and slow travel, with more wet and windy weather expected into Sunday.
Steady rain soaked the Bay Area Saturday, causing some flooding and slow travel, with more wet and windy weather expected into Sunday.
Piedmont opens East Bay's newest all-electric public pool
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
Bill seeks ban on 'forever chemicals' from pesticides used on food crops
Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group — and a new state bill aims to change that.
Nearly 40% of produce grown in California contains at least one pesticide made with so-called "forever chemicals," according to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group — and a new state bill aims to change that.
Santa Rosa tree explodes after lightning strike
The cleanup continues in a North Bay neighborhood after lightning struck a redwood tree overnight, splintering the top half of the tree into dozens of pieces that went flying. The Santa Rosa tree explosion could have produced a lot of flaming embers, but the intense rain falling at the time prevented that.
The cleanup continues in a North Bay neighborhood after lightning struck a redwood tree overnight, splintering the top half of the tree into dozens of pieces that went flying. The Santa Rosa tree explosion could have produced a lot of flaming embers, but the intense rain falling at the time prevented that.
Waymo involved in possible hit-and-run crash in San Francisco
A Waymo was involved in a possible hit-and-run crash in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood on Friday night. Fire officials say there were two passengers in the autonomous vehicle, but that the driver of the other vehicle fled on foot, according to witnesses.
A Waymo was involved in a possible hit-and-run crash in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood on Friday night. Fire officials say there were two passengers in the autonomous vehicle, but that the driver of the other vehicle fled on foot, according to witnesses.
Sexual assault allegations rock Eric Swalwell’s campaign as calls for resignation mount
Sexual assault accusations against East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell have sparked immediate calls for his resignation, shaking his California gubernatorial bid just weeks before the primary election.
Sexual assault accusations against East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell have sparked immediate calls for his resignation, shaking his California gubernatorial bid just weeks before the primary election.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
DA says sheriff's deputy covered up illegal fireworks operation
Eight people were arrested and face felony charges connected to the fatal fireworks explosion July 1st that left 7 people dead in Yolo County. District Attorney's office says one is a sheriff's deputy who used his position to cover up the illegal fireworks operation as it expanded.
Eight people were arrested and face felony charges connected to the fatal fireworks explosion July 1st that left 7 people dead in Yolo County. District Attorney's office says one is a sheriff's deputy who used his position to cover up the illegal fireworks operation as it expanded.
Suspect arrested in attempted arson at OpenAI CEO's SF home
SFPD have arrested a 20 year old in connection with a suspected arson attempt at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home.
SFPD have arrested a 20 year old in connection with a suspected arson attempt at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home.
Several days of rain slated for Bay Area
An unsettled weather pattern sent light showers across the Bay Area today, but a stronger storm is slated to hit tomorrow.
An unsettled weather pattern sent light showers across the Bay Area today, but a stronger storm is slated to hit tomorrow.
8 indicted in fatal Esparto fireworks explosion
Yolo County officials have indicted eight people, with five facing second-degree murder charges, following the July 1 warehouse explosion in Esparto that killed seven people.
Yolo County officials have indicted eight people, with five facing second-degree murder charges, following the July 1 warehouse explosion in Esparto that killed seven people.
Artemis II splashes down off San Diego coast
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
After its historic 10-day flight to the moon, Artemis II astronauts splashed down off the coast of California on Friday night.
Splashdown party at Chabot Space and Science Center
The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland hosted some of the brains behind the Artemis II operation from Nasa for a community-wide watch party of Orion's splashdown.
The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland hosted some of the brains behind the Artemis II operation from Nasa for a community-wide watch party of Orion's splashdown.
Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer
The fallout continues for East Bay Congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell who is facing accusations of sexual assault. On Friday, The San Franisco Chronicle published a bombshell report the congressman and candidate sexually abused an aide twice while she was intoxicated.
The fallout continues for East Bay Congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell who is facing accusations of sexual assault. On Friday, The San Franisco Chronicle published a bombshell report the congressman and candidate sexually abused an aide twice while she was intoxicated.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to San Francisco this weekend
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival returns to San Francisco, celebrating Japanese culture with performances, food, and traditional arts. Now in its decades-long run, the two-weekend event continues to highlight the connection between Japan and the U.S., drawing thousands each year.
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival returns to San Francisco, celebrating Japanese culture with performances, food, and traditional arts. Now in its decades-long run, the two-weekend event continues to highlight the connection between Japan and the U.S., drawing thousands each year.
Working moms facing rising stress and burnout, poll finds
A new Gallup poll is highlighting the growing mental load on working moms, with more than half reporting they feel stressed most of the day. As April marks Stress Awareness Month, Dr. Jackie Shiels, a Kaiser Permanente psychologist, shares how to recognize burnout, and what can help manage it.
A new Gallup poll is highlighting the growing mental load on working moms, with more than half reporting they feel stressed most of the day. As April marks Stress Awareness Month, Dr. Jackie Shiels, a Kaiser Permanente psychologist, shares how to recognize burnout, and what can help manage it.
Waymo and Waze to track potholes in Bay Area
Your daily commute is about to get a lot less bumpy.
Your daily commute is about to get a lot less bumpy.
Man shot by ICE in California tells attorney that officers fired first
Attorney Patrick Kolasinski said Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez said ICE officers shot at him before he drove away in Patterson, Calif.
Attorney Patrick Kolasinski said Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez said ICE officers shot at him before he drove away in Patterson, Calif.
7 arrested in Esparto fireworks explosion
Seven people were arrested on Thursday in connection to the deadly fireworks explosion in Yolo County last year, including two with ties to the Bay Area. The series of charges facing the suspects includes murder.
Seven people were arrested on Thursday in connection to the deadly fireworks explosion in Yolo County last year, including two with ties to the Bay Area. The series of charges facing the suspects includes murder.