Grand jury: "Officials Knew, None Acted" on illegal fireworks warehouse
A Yolo County civil grand jury released a report Thursday with a scathing title "Officials Knew, None Acted," saying county officials knew years before the deadly July 2025 fireworks warehouse explosion that illegal fireworks were being stored in an Esparto agricultural building.
A Yolo County civil grand jury released a report Thursday with a scathing title "Officials Knew, None Acted," saying county officials knew years before the deadly July 2025 fireworks warehouse explosion that illegal fireworks were being stored in an Esparto agricultural building.
SFPD now allowed to use GPS darts to track fleeing cars
San Francisco police have been given the green-light to deploy GPS darts fired from police cars to track fleeing vehicles.
San Francisco police have been given the green-light to deploy GPS darts fired from police cars to track fleeing vehicles.
Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Trump is making plans in the Middle East in case diplomacy with Iran fails. There are concerns on Capitol Hill that ground operations could be coming. Stephen Zunes, an international politics expert at USF, says the Iranians still hold the upper hand when it comes to which ships are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump is making plans in the Middle East in case diplomacy with Iran fails. There are concerns on Capitol Hill that ground operations could be coming. Stephen Zunes, an international politics expert at USF, says the Iranians still hold the upper hand when it comes to which ships are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Man convicted in death of San Francisco's 'Grandpa Vicha' sentenced, will soon be released
A judge in San Francisco on Thursday sentenced the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of "Grandpa Vicha" to three years in state prison, an additional five years probation with credit for time served.
A judge in San Francisco on Thursday sentenced the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of "Grandpa Vicha" to three years in state prison, an additional five years probation with credit for time served.
Trump to sign emergency order to pay TSA agents
President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
March Madness kicks off at San Jose's SAP Center
The SAP Center has been transformed from a hockey and concert arena into a basketball stadium to host two high-stakes Sweet 16 games.
The SAP Center has been transformed from a hockey and concert arena into a basketball stadium to host two high-stakes Sweet 16 games.
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president, returns to court after US capture
Nicolás Maduro and his wife will return to court Thursday following their dramatic capture in a U.S raid. Now, the judge must weigh whether sanctions preventing legal payments could impact the case, or if the charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy, move forward toward trial.
Nicolás Maduro and his wife will return to court Thursday following their dramatic capture in a U.S raid. Now, the judge must weigh whether sanctions preventing legal payments could impact the case, or if the charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy, move forward toward trial.
Iran allowing some oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced Thursday morning that Iran is allowing some oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as a sign of good faith for talks.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday morning that Iran is allowing some oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as a sign of good faith for talks.
Suspected scammer stole $3,000 from woman's Venmo account
Oakland police are investigating a scam near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Investigators say unsuspecting victims meet a stranger who takes money out of the victims' Venmo account.
Oakland police are investigating a scam near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Investigators say unsuspecting victims meet a stranger who takes money out of the victims' Venmo account.
Convicted killer of 'Grandpa Vicha' sentenced
A judge in San Francisco on Thursday sentenced the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of "Grandpa Vicha" to three years in state prison, an additional five years probation with credit for time served. That means that Antoine Watson may leave custody later on Thursday.
A judge in San Francisco on Thursday sentenced the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of "Grandpa Vicha" to three years in state prison, an additional five years probation with credit for time served. That means that Antoine Watson may leave custody later on Thursday.
Black Oakland residents dissatisfied with city: poll
Loren Taylor discusses a poll he conducted showing Black residents in Oakland are dissatisfied with city.
Loren Taylor discusses a poll he conducted showing Black residents in Oakland are dissatisfied with city.
Mass deportations could cost Bay Area economy $67 billion annually
A new economic report is sounding the alarm on the potential local impact of mass deportations, warning that such a move could cost the Bay Area billions of dollars and cripple several essential industries.
A new economic report is sounding the alarm on the potential local impact of mass deportations, warning that such a move could cost the Bay Area billions of dollars and cripple several essential industries.
Old In-N-Out property in Oakland get second life
Old In-N-Out property on Hegenberger Road in Oakland get second life.
Old In-N-Out property on Hegenberger Road in Oakland get second life.
H Mart opens new mega-store in Dublin
The East Bay is celebrating the grand opening of a new H Mart, marking the arrival of one of the nation's largest Asian supermarket chains in Dublin.
The East Bay is celebrating the grand opening of a new H Mart, marking the arrival of one of the nation's largest Asian supermarket chains in Dublin.
March Madness takes over SAP Center
March Madness takes over SAP Center.
March Madness takes over SAP Center.
Artificial intelligence leading to 'brain fry,' study finds
A new study from Harvard Business School suggests more American workers are experiencing “brain fry” as artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of the workplace.
A new study from Harvard Business School suggests more American workers are experiencing “brain fry” as artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of the workplace.
Authors gathering in San Francisco to raise awareness and money for the National Kidney Foundation
A number of notable authors are set to take part in a special event in San Francisco this Sunday, celebrating a shared love of reading while shining a light on an often overlooked health issue. The National Kidney Foundation Authors Luncheon brings together writers and community members to support kidney health awareness and raise funds for critical programs.
A number of notable authors are set to take part in a special event in San Francisco this Sunday, celebrating a shared love of reading while shining a light on an often overlooked health issue. The National Kidney Foundation Authors Luncheon brings together writers and community members to support kidney health awareness and raise funds for critical programs.
Controversy over Los Gatos mosque expansion
The West Valley Muslim Association is seeking to modify a decades-old permit to allow a Los Gatos mosque to remain open until midnight during Ramadan.
The West Valley Muslim Association is seeking to modify a decades-old permit to allow a Los Gatos mosque to remain open until midnight during Ramadan.
Giants drop home opener to Yankees, but fans embrace return of baseball
It was a packed day at Oracle Park as the San Francisco Giants opened the season against the New York Yankees, but the result didn’t go the home team’s way. San Francisco fell 7-0 in its home opener Wednesday, dampening the mood only slightly as fans welcomed the return of baseball to the Bay Area.
It was a packed day at Oracle Park as the San Francisco Giants opened the season against the New York Yankees, but the result didn’t go the home team’s way. San Francisco fell 7-0 in its home opener Wednesday, dampening the mood only slightly as fans welcomed the return of baseball to the Bay Area.
Giants drop home opener to Yankees, but fans embrace return of baseball
It was a packed day at Oracle Park as the San Francisco Giants opened the season against the New York Yankees, but the result didn’t go the home team’s way. San Francisco fell 7-0 in its home opener Wednesday, dampening the mood only slightly as fans welcomed the return of baseball to the Bay Area.
It was a packed day at Oracle Park as the San Francisco Giants opened the season against the New York Yankees, but the result didn’t go the home team’s way. San Francisco fell 7-0 in its home opener Wednesday, dampening the mood only slightly as fans welcomed the return of baseball to the Bay Area.