Prop. 50: Californians head to polls to decide fate of redrawing congressional map
California voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that would redraw the state’s congressional map and potentially shift five U.S. House seats to Democrats.
Clouds, rain
Today will see clouds and rain. Temps in the 60s and 70s.
Lieutenant Governor meets with Bay Area nonprofits as food insecurity worsens amid SNAP freeze
Amid growing concern about food insecurity in the Bay Area, Lieutenant Governor Elena Kounalakis met Monday with several nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of hunger relief. Kounalakis toured White Pony Express, a Concord–based food recovery organization that distributes millions of pounds of surplus food each year to partner agencies serving those in need.
Drone pilot helps rescue family's lost dog in Petaluma
An Alaskan family's tragedy was turned into triumph thanks to a committed community and an unlikely techno-wiz hero, all looking for a lost dog named Crash.
ICE increasing activity in districts, 2 East Bay congressmen say
On the eve of Election Day there are fears federal monitors from the Trump administration may be an intimidating factor that could prevent some Californians from voting, skewing outcomes.
More clouds on the way
Your Tuesday forecast features mostly cloudy skies. Shower chances have been added to the North Bay forecast. Our next storm is scheduled to arrive first thing Wednesday. The morning commute could be challenging as the rain move south across the Bay Area. The highest totals, up to 2.50 inches, will be focused in the North Bay. Winds will also be factor. Gusts could approach 50 mph for parts of the Bay Area.
San Francisco supervisor to hold rally for cat killed by Waymo
A San Francisco supervisor, who represents the Mission District, is holding a rally for the beloved bodega cat killed by a Waymo last week. She's also introducing a resolution that has to do with public input on autonomous vehicles.
9 residents displaced in San Lorenzo house fire, cause under investigation
As many as nine residents were displaced after a house fire in San Lorenzo on Monday afternoon, officials say.
Watch: Surveillance video shows suspects in Oakland Museum theft
NEW VIDEO: The theft occurred in the early morning on Oct. 15 at a storage facility maintained by the Oakland Museum of California. Police released surveillance video this week.
Oakland Ballet Company turns 60, reminding city why the arts matter
The Oakland Ballet Company marked its 60th anniversary this past weekend with a dazzling performance at the Paramount Theatre, a celebration of six decades of artistry, education, and community connection.
2 dead after Redwood City liquor store fire
Two people were found dead on Monday morning following a fire in a Redwood City liquor store.
Suburban Chicago man charged with posting online threat to President Trump: officials
A suburban Chicago man is in federal custody after authorities said he posted an online threat to President Donald Trump.
Downtown Los Altos gas leak: Mandatory evacuation
Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation of downtown Los Altos on Monday morning because of a gas leak.
SNAP benefits latest: Emergency funding uncertain as shutdown continues, what about California?
The Trump administration faces deadlines on Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund the SNAP using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
Pacifica 16-year-old makes PB&J sandwiches during SNAP crisis
A Pacifica teenager is stepping up to help neighbors struggling with cuts to federal food assistance programs.
2 Folsom correctional officers attacked
Two correctional officers at California State Prison, Folsom, were hospitalized after being attacked by an inmate over the weekend, authorities said.
Berkeley votes to encrypt police radio communications
The approval came despite more than two dozen public commenters who objected to the proposal as well as the process of how it was placed on the City Council's consent calendar, which is a list of agenda items approved all at once without discussion on each.
9-year-old boy shot in Antioch; teen suspect arrested
The boy was taken to a hospital with what were determined to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspected arsonist arrested after fire at Redwood City apartment building
No injuries were reported in the fire, but three units at the apartment building were damaged.
Temps in 60s, 70s
Temps in 60s and 70s today.