Alleged Bay Area school trespasser arrested
A man suspected of burglarizing classrooms in Fremont was arrested by a Fremont school resource officer and Fremont police on Monday.
Union Square Ice Rink opens for the season as holiday spirit returns to San Francisco
The holiday season officially arrived in Union Square on Wednesday, as crowds gathered for the opening of San Francisco’s iconic outdoor ice rink, a longtime city tradition now in its 18th year.
With Prop. 50 passage, Democrats look to what's next
Californians on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of redrawing the state's congressional district maps, and Republicans have already filed a lawsuit against the move. However, Democratic wins both in California and across the country have bolstered the party's supporters and hopes for the future.
Contra Costa County giving out grocery debit cards next week
Contra Costa County giving out grocery debit cards next week, if you are enrolled in SNAP benefits.
FAA reduces air travel as shutdown continues | West Coast Wrap
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.
Contra Costa County plans for SNAP funding gap
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.
SNAP cuts put added stress on farmworkers and Spanish-speakers, with immigration fears and language barriers
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 begins enforcing RV ban
SF enforcing two hour parking ban for large vehicles
SJ mayor launches 'AI For All'
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.
Death of woman, 72, in Brentwood police custody under investigation
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.
South Bay tax assessor race heads to runoff
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.
FAA slashes flights across 40 'high-volume' markets
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortages amid the ongoing government shutdown, which entered its 36th day, the longest in U.S. history.
FAA slashes flights by 10% amid ongoing shutdown
The FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
Engine fell off a UPS plane before deadly crash
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.
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariffs
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.
Some airspace could close next week amid shutdown
As the government shutdown enters a record 36th day on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that the agency may be forced to close some of the national airspace to air traffic beginning next week.
California’s political landscape after Prop 50
Ken Miller, director of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, at Claremont McKenna College, explains redistricting shake-up after California passes Prop 50.
Brentwood woman, 72, claims police arrest led to her death
The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.
Democratic lawmakers react to Prop 50 's landslide victory
California's Yes on Proposition 50 won by a large margin. State Assembly member Matt Haney hosts election night party. He and others react to the landslide victory. The win means redistricting that the Democratic Party may flip 5 congressional seats from Republican to Democrat in next year's Midterm elections.
South Bay celebrates tax measure, Prop. 50 passage; tax assessor's race heads to runoff
Santa Clara County officials on Tuesday night breathed a sigh of relief with the passage of Measure A, which will see a temporary sales tax increase to help offset a loss in funding due to Trump administration cuts. The county's tax assessor's race will go to a runoff in December, after none of the four candidates secured more than 50% of the vote.