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.

SJ apt residents see their cars windows broken in apparent crime spree
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Residents of a North San Jose apartment complex said at least 40 vehicles parked in a secure underground garage had windows broken over the weekend. A glass repair company was on site Tuesday replacing windows for several vehicles. San Jose police said they're investigating and will have more information about the cases Wednesday.

Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash

The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.

Redwood City Police fire at armed suspect, killing him

A person was shot and critically injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon involving Redwood City police officers.

Dozens of cars broken into at San Jose apartment complex

More than three-dozen car owners in San Jose were paying for repairs and looking for answers Tuesday after someone – or several people – broke car windows overnight.

Red Bay Coffee to close Fruitvale café

Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.

California inmate attacked and killed by two other prisoners: CDCR

Alex Mercado was allegedly attacked in the exercise yard of Calipatria State Prison by other two inmates - Eric Gonzalez and Javier Torres.

Girl dies, teen arrested following Oakland car crash

A teen girl died, and a teen boy was arrested following a Friday morning car crash just off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland, police said Monday.

Morning sun, then clouds
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Today will see morning sun with increasing clouds in the afternoon. Rain ahead for Wednesday.

Union Square welcomes holidays with annual tree lighting

San Francisco’s iconic tree lighting in Union Square returned for its 36th year, signaling a brighter outlook for the city’s downtown.

San Mateo County Sheriff: public interview held in Redwood City

Residents in San Mateo County had their chance to ask questions directly to the candidates for the county's next sheriff.

Counting down to FIFA World Cup, Santa Clara planning activities to engage locals

In Santa Clara, they're counting down the hours until next summer's FIFA World Cup. And while the matches are still a long way off, FIFA fever is already here.

Enjoyable Veteran's Day weather precedes mid-week storm
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Veteran's Day will offer our final day of unseasonably warm temperatures before stormy weather returns, bringing heavy rain, breezy to windy conditions and snow to the Sierra on Wednesday into Thursday.

San Francisco family murder-suicide confirmed by medical examiner's office

The medical examiner's office has confirmed the family of four, found inside a San Francisco home last month, died as a result of a murder-suicide.

Road rage fight turns deadly in Castro Valley

A fight following an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend turned deadly, authorities said.

Woman, ex-boyfriend charged in Hayward cold case slaying

A woman and her former boyfriend have been charged in the cold case killing of her children’s father more than 30 years ago in Hayward.

Belva Davis: Honoring her life and legacy

Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.

Foul play feared in search for missing woman in Santa Cruz County

Investigators in Santa Cruz County are searching for a missing 35-year-old woman who they fear may be a victim of foul play.