Some pre-trial defendants to be released from custody amid SF court caseload dispute

The court is releasing some defendants from pre-trial custody on a case-by-case basis because the public defenders have made themselves unavailable due to understaffing in relation to caseload demands.

Wednesday's Weather Whiplash!
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Here we go again! Another change in your weather pattern! - Slight chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms from Bay Area southward tonight into Wednesday morning. - Seasonal temperatures through much of the week. - Rain chances return Friday evening through the weekend across the Bay Area. Widespread cooler temps beginning this weekend. A system to the south of the Bay Area will produce Mostly Cloudy skies overnight and into your Wednesday morning with a chance of a shower or isolated thunderstorm. Wednesday afternoon will be Partly Cloudy and cooler with low 60s at the Coast to the low 70s Inland. Another shot of rai returns late Friday through Saturday. A Beach Hazard Alert remains in effect until Wednesday late evening for waves 12-17 feet! Possible rip currents and sneaker waves.

Convicted serial harasser back in San Francisco after prison release

A man convicted of serial harassment in San Francisco is out of prison and back in the city, and is allegedly harassing women once again.

Santa Clara County approves plan to establish 'No ICE' zones

Santa Clara County, and the City of San Jose, are both moving forward with plans to declare public buildings and spaces off limits for ICE enforcement activity. The ordinances could set up future legal challenges.

What is Santa Clara County's Measure A?

Santa Clara County’s Measure A is a five-eighths cent (0.625%) general sales tax for five years.

English bulldog stolen at knife point out of Vallejo, police offer reward

The Vallejo Police Department is offering a $500 reward for the safe recovery of a dog after two robbery suspects stole a man's wallet and his English bulldog at knife point on Friday. 

Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored

A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.

County residents could lose SNAP payments as gov't shutdown drags on
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Officials in San Mateo County sounded an alarm on Tuesday and said upwards of 35,000 residents could see their SNAP electronic payments paused Nov. 1 due to the federal budget stalemate.

Prop. 50's push to redistrict California: How rare is this ask from voters?

States typically redraw their congressional districts every 10 years, following the completion of the U.S. census. But with the Nov. 4 Special Election, Californians are being asked whether to allow for a rare mid-decade action to redistrict.

Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody as family sought mental health help

As the investigation continues into the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin, new details are emerging about what the 36-year-old was battling before he died in police custody.

Twin girls lose mother, grandmother in Walnut Creek killings

Two 8-year-old twin girls are without their mother and grandmother after both were slain at their Walnut Creek home, allegedly by the girls’ father.

Silicon Valley startup says its balloon may have cracked windshield of LA-bound United plane

The plane was flying from Denver to Los Angeles when it collided with an object that cracked a layer of the aircraft’s multilayered windshield and left the pilot scratched and bruised.

Temps to remain cool and clear
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The weather was clear and temperatures mild on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to cool as the week progresses.

SF woman recovering after brutal Daly City attack, suspect arrested

A 31-year-old San Francisco woman is recovering from a violent, unprovoked attack outside a Daly City restaurant that left her hospitalized with serious injuries. She faces a months-long recovery.

Sonoma teen raised $10k for doctors at Stanford who save her mom's life

A Sonoma teenager is presenting a $10,000 check to a specialized research team at Stanford after she credited the team for saving her mom’s life.

One more warm day
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Our warm stretch continues for one more day. Tuesday afternoon highs should range from the upper 60s to the low 80s. We are expecting more clouds in the Wednesday forecast. Rain chances, especially in the North Bay, will be increasing by the weekend.