Viral bagel store opening in Lafayette
PopUp Bagels, a popular chain originating on the East Coast, is set to expand its footprint into the East Bay this fall.
PopUp Bagels, a popular chain originating on the East Coast, is set to expand its footprint into the East Bay this fall.
Crowded governor’s race moves forward without Swalwell as candidates face off in Sacramento
The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.
The race for California governor is moving ahead without Eric Swalwell, as a crowded field of Democratic contenders gathered for the Nuestra Voz '26 Forum in Sacramento Tuesday night.
Contra Costa DA highlights office's work while 'chasing justice'
Diana Becton, the first woman and African American to be elected district attorney in Contra Costa County, said her mission is seeking justice for victims.
Diana Becton, the first woman and African American to be elected district attorney in Contra Costa County, said her mission is seeking justice for victims.
Bay area mood swing...morning drizzle to breezy, blue skies
Start your Wednesday with a deck of clouds and spotty drizzle, clearing to partly sunny skies and breezy west winds 10-20 mph. Temperatures will be near average with gradual warming through Saturday.
Start your Wednesday with a deck of clouds and spotty drizzle, clearing to partly sunny skies and breezy west winds 10-20 mph. Temperatures will be near average with gradual warming through Saturday.
Man shot by ICE in California charged with assault on federal officer
The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.
The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.
Man accused of Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman held as defense cites mental health crisis
The man accused of attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged, his public defender said.
The man accused of attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged, his public defender said.
Arrest made in fatal San Francisco SoMa hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian
Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Tahoe bears: Videos show touching, rarely seen moments of bear families as they emerge from hibernation
A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.
A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.
High-speed chase ends in deadly crash in Gilroy
A high-speed police pursuit ended in a deadly crash on Tuesday when a getaway vehicle crashed and flipped over in downtown Gilroy.
A high-speed police pursuit ended in a deadly crash on Tuesday when a getaway vehicle crashed and flipped over in downtown Gilroy.
Newsom announces August special election to fill Swalwell’s vacated congressional seat
The election will determine who will assume the role of Representative for the 14th congressional district after Swalwell resigned from the position following several news reports detailing sexual assault allegations by numerous women.
The election will determine who will assume the role of Representative for the 14th congressional district after Swalwell resigned from the position following several news reports detailing sexual assault allegations by numerous women.
$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
San Jose man behind unprovoked knockout attacks on elderly victims, police say
Authorities have arrested a San Jose man for a series of random assaults against strangers, including an attack that left an elderly man unconscious at a local gym.
Authorities have arrested a San Jose man for a series of random assaults against strangers, including an attack that left an elderly man unconscious at a local gym.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
California man drowns in Colorado River after jumping in to retrieve hat
Kristopher Nathaniel Logan, a 26-year-old from San Marcos, California, drowned Sunday in the Colorado River near Davis Camp after jumping from a pontoon boat to retrieve a hat.
Kristopher Nathaniel Logan, a 26-year-old from San Marcos, California, drowned Sunday in the Colorado River near Davis Camp after jumping from a pontoon boat to retrieve a hat.
Golden State Valkyries make big splash in draft and free agency
The Golden State Valkyries drafted several young stars in the 2026 draft. The team also signed former All Star Gabby Williams to the team. Hosts of the 'Valkyries, Say Less' podcast Raina Mast and Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely break down draft night and the team's roster upgrades.
The Golden State Valkyries drafted several young stars in the 2026 draft. The team also signed former All Star Gabby Williams to the team. Hosts of the 'Valkyries, Say Less' podcast Raina Mast and Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely break down draft night and the team's roster upgrades.
New documents detail DOGE's turbulent saga
New documents are pulling back the curtain on the now-disbanded Department of Government Efficiency. Washington Post political reporter Meryl Kornfield breaks down the latest findings.
New documents are pulling back the curtain on the now-disbanded Department of Government Efficiency. Washington Post political reporter Meryl Kornfield breaks down the latest findings.
War in Iran impacts businesses
Pam Cook talks with Financial Advisor Chris Markowski about the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact it is having on businesses, especially small, family-owned businesses, and jobs.
Pam Cook talks with Financial Advisor Chris Markowski about the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact it is having on businesses, especially small, family-owned businesses, and jobs.
Taking too much risk before retirement
Taking too much risk before retirement
Taking too much risk before retirement
Suspect in Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home was in 'mental health crisis': attorney
The attorney for the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI Sam Altman's San Francisco home earlier this week says his client was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the alleged firebombing.
The attorney for the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI Sam Altman's San Francisco home earlier this week says his client was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the alleged firebombing.
California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says
A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday.
A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday.