Planned PG&E outage leaves 3,700 without power in SF
The utility shut off the power in order to repair a substation damaged by a December fire.
The utility shut off the power in order to repair a substation damaged by a December fire.
Firefighters battle blaze at Downtown Oakland apartment building
The Oakland Fire Department told KTVU that the fire was first reported at the five-story building – located at 19th and Broadway – just before 7:10 a.m.
The Oakland Fire Department told KTVU that the fire was first reported at the five-story building – located at 19th and Broadway – just before 7:10 a.m.
Car plows through SF church, several injured
Seven people were hurt, and three were taken to a hospital.
Seven people were hurt, and three were taken to a hospital.
2 men killed, woman wounded in shooting at Stockton flea market
Witnesses said the shooting stemmed from a robbery, but police have not confirmed that detail.
Witnesses said the shooting stemmed from a robbery, but police have not confirmed that detail.
Church helping homeless people in honor of MLK Day
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church is providing homeless people in Oakland with food and necessities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church is providing homeless people in Oakland with food and necessities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Man beaten, robbed by group of juveniles near SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Man beaten, robbed by group of juveniles near SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf
Man beaten, robbed by group of juveniles near SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf
San Franciscans rally in support of Iranian protestors
In San Francisco Sunday, demonstrators gathered in solidarity with Iranian protesters, after thousands have been killed inside Iran.
In San Francisco Sunday, demonstrators gathered in solidarity with Iranian protesters, after thousands have been killed inside Iran.
OpenAI to begin testing ads on ChatGPT
OpenAI says it will begin testing advertisements for free ChatGPT users in the coming weeks as the company looks to generate revenue.
OpenAI says it will begin testing advertisements for free ChatGPT users in the coming weeks as the company looks to generate revenue.
31,000 Kaiser health workers plan possible January strike
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers in California and Hawaii say they will go on strike again later this month if contract negotiations do not resume.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers in California and Hawaii say they will go on strike again later this month if contract negotiations do not resume.
Deadheads, musicians gather to remember Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir
Among those paying their respects were political leaders, world-renowned musicians, and Deadheads from near and far.
Among those paying their respects were political leaders, world-renowned musicians, and Deadheads from near and far.
CA state park entry fees waived for MLK Day
The move comes as a direct counter-policy to the Trump administration, which recently canceled the long-standing tradition of free entry to national parks for the civil rights holiday.
The move comes as a direct counter-policy to the Trump administration, which recently canceled the long-standing tradition of free entry to national parks for the civil rights holiday.
Oakland police grow by 14 officers - but department says more needed
To the cheers of family and friends, 14 new Oakland police officers graduated on Friday, bringing much-needed help to an understaffed department.
To the cheers of family and friends, 14 new Oakland police officers graduated on Friday, bringing much-needed help to an understaffed department.
Napa Truffle Festival returns this weekend
Friday began the 15th Annual Napa Truffle Festival, a 3-day celebration of a very special, rare and very expensive mushroom that grows underground for only a very short period of time.
Friday began the 15th Annual Napa Truffle Festival, a 3-day celebration of a very special, rare and very expensive mushroom that grows underground for only a very short period of time.
Rally for Ayden Fang after DA decides not to pursue charges
Safety advocates and community members gathered in downtown Burlingame to call for accountability after the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced it would not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last summer.
Safety advocates and community members gathered in downtown Burlingame to call for accountability after the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced it would not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last summer.
Defense attorneys push to disqualify prosecutors in Charlie Kirk killing case
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, returned to court Friday where his attorneys asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, returned to court Friday where his attorneys asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Community protests decision not to prosecute driver who struck and killed a 4-year-old
Burlingame residents held a demonstration on Friday to protest a decision by the San Mateo County District Attorney to not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last August
Burlingame residents held a demonstration on Friday to protest a decision by the San Mateo County District Attorney to not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last August
Trump thanks Iranian government
President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said was meant to be hundreds of political prisoners.
President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said was meant to be hundreds of political prisoners.
San Francisco leaders share latest data on overdose deaths
City leaders this week said that San Francisco is making progress on addressing the number of deaths due to drug overdoses. In 2025, 625 people died from drug overdoses, down from 635 from the year before.
City leaders this week said that San Francisco is making progress on addressing the number of deaths due to drug overdoses. In 2025, 625 people died from drug overdoses, down from 635 from the year before.
Fans gather for a 49ers sendoff
Fans from across the Bay Area gathered to show their support for their beloved 49ers as the team headed to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks for a divisional round matchup.
Fans from across the Bay Area gathered to show their support for their beloved 49ers as the team headed to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks for a divisional round matchup.
Victim identified in fatal Oakland flea market shooting
Authorities identified Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez as the victim killed in a shooting last week at a popular flea market in Oakland.
Authorities identified Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez as the victim killed in a shooting last week at a popular flea market in Oakland.