Sneak preview of The Monkey King opera in San Francisco
The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.
The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.
Rain, wind, thunderstorms
Rain, wind and thunderstorms expected today.
Rain, wind and thunderstorms expected today.
Wind whiplash, drenching downpours
- Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50-60 mph may cause property damage, downed tree limbs and difficult travel conditions Wind Advisory extended through 4 PM Thursday for areas south of the Golden Gate. The Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for the North Bay, San Francisco and San Francisco Peninsula remain the same and will end at 10 AM Thursday. Rain moves through the Bay Area from 4 AM-10 AM Thursday with a chance of tstorms, greatly impacting the morning commute. For those commuting in the morning, be prepared for rain and consider allowing extra time for your commute. Rain and a chance of tstorms will continue to progress to the south and inland with precipitation increasing in the Santa Cruz Mountains and areas of the South Bay by 7 AM through 1 PM Thursday. Rain amounts: Up to 5 inches North Bay Coastal Mtns. Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the North Bay. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches SF, Peninsula and Central Bay and up to 1.25 inches of rain elsewhere. WIND is a BIG part of the story!
- Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50-60 mph may cause property damage, downed tree limbs and difficult travel conditions Wind Advisory extended through 4 PM Thursday for areas south of the Golden Gate. The Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for the North Bay, San Francisco and San Francisco Peninsula remain the same and will end at 10 AM Thursday. Rain moves through the Bay Area from 4 AM-10 AM Thursday with a chance of tstorms, greatly impacting the morning commute. For those commuting in the morning, be prepared for rain and consider allowing extra time for your commute. Rain and a chance of tstorms will continue to progress to the south and inland with precipitation increasing in the Santa Cruz Mountains and areas of the South Bay by 7 AM through 1 PM Thursday. Rain amounts: Up to 5 inches North Bay Coastal Mtns. Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the North Bay. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches SF, Peninsula and Central Bay and up to 1.25 inches of rain elsewhere. WIND is a BIG part of the story!
Man speaks out about alleged confrontation with mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
San Francisco to open new sobering centers
San Francisco plans to open new sobering centers to get drug users on a path to treatment, while freeing up police to do their jobs patrolling streets for public safety.
San Francisco plans to open new sobering centers to get drug users on a path to treatment, while freeing up police to do their jobs patrolling streets for public safety.
Atmospheric river reaches Bay Area: What to expect
Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the Bay Area when the storm arrives.
Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the Bay Area when the storm arrives.
Waymo lands autonomous vehicle fleet at SJ airport
Waymo, the maker of autonomous vehicles, began Beta testing on Wednesday of driverless vehicles at San Jose Mineta Int'l Airport.
Waymo, the maker of autonomous vehicles, began Beta testing on Wednesday of driverless vehicles at San Jose Mineta Int'l Airport.
From Kentucky to the Castro: SF Pride's trans executive director makes Out100 list
Suzanne Ford, SF Pride's 1st trans woman executive director, made Out Magazine's Out100 list for 2025. She's also in a new short documentary that premiered recently at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
Suzanne Ford, SF Pride's 1st trans woman executive director, made Out Magazine's Out100 list for 2025. She's also in a new short documentary that premiered recently at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
Student shot at Skyline High School in Oakland; 2 suspects in custody
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
Waymo expands to Bay Area freeways, San Jose airport
Next time you're on the freeway, you may see one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
Next time you're on the freeway, you may see one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
California woman who fled to Mexico during 200-mile chase turns herself in
A woman who led officers on a nearly 200-mile pursuit across Southern California in a stolen minivan before escaping across the border into Mexico has turned herself in, authorities said.
A woman who led officers on a nearly 200-mile pursuit across Southern California in a stolen minivan before escaping across the border into Mexico has turned herself in, authorities said.
21-year-old soccer star from Corte Madera dies of rare kidney cancer
Mia Hamant, who went on to play soccer at the University of Washington, grew up in Corte Madera and attended Redwood High School in Larkspur.
Mia Hamant, who went on to play soccer at the University of Washington, grew up in Corte Madera and attended Redwood High School in Larkspur.
Atmospheric river approaches the Bay Area
Forecasters say an atmospheric river is headed toward the Bay Area, arriving late Wednesday. The system is expected to bring moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance of thunderstorms through early Thursday.
Forecasters say an atmospheric river is headed toward the Bay Area, arriving late Wednesday. The system is expected to bring moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance of thunderstorms through early Thursday.
How this San Francisco veteran is using yoga to tackle weight of combat
A San Francisco veteran once trained for war. Now, he teaches stillness at a yoga studio he opened in San Francisco's Presidio in 2015.
A San Francisco veteran once trained for war. Now, he teaches stillness at a yoga studio he opened in San Francisco's Presidio in 2015.
Supes name new San Mateo County Sheriff
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday picked the county’s next sheriff, filling the vacancy left after former Sheriff Christina Corpus was removed from office
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday picked the county’s next sheriff, filling the vacancy left after former Sheriff Christina Corpus was removed from office
Oakland hosts 1st 'Cocktail Week'
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
Several Walnut Creek businesses burglarized, vandalized
Several businesses in downtown Walnut Creek were hit in a string of vandalism and burglaries, leaving owners frustrated and storefronts damaged.
Several businesses in downtown Walnut Creek were hit in a string of vandalism and burglaries, leaving owners frustrated and storefronts damaged.
Oakland bakery launches sweet effort to help during government shutdown
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
The Storm Is On Approach!
- Unsettled weather pattern returns Wednesday - Moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance for thunderstorms late Wednesday through early Thursday - Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast. Mostly Cloudy tonight with drizzle possible. Overnight lows in the 40s. For Wednesday, mostly cloudy with few sunny breaks, a spotty shower possible. High in the 60s to 71 degrees.The leadig edge of the atmospheric river will impact the Bay Area before midnight in the North Bay. The worse of the rain will impact Thursday Morning Commute. As for winds, a Wind Advisory from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast for southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected along the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential to exceed 60 mph in the region`s peaks, favored gaps, and passes. Please plan accordingly!
- Unsettled weather pattern returns Wednesday - Moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance for thunderstorms late Wednesday through early Thursday - Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast. Mostly Cloudy tonight with drizzle possible. Overnight lows in the 40s. For Wednesday, mostly cloudy with few sunny breaks, a spotty shower possible. High in the 60s to 71 degrees.The leadig edge of the atmospheric river will impact the Bay Area before midnight in the North Bay. The worse of the rain will impact Thursday Morning Commute. As for winds, a Wind Advisory from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast for southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected along the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential to exceed 60 mph in the region`s peaks, favored gaps, and passes. Please plan accordingly!
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.