Bay Area deputies form soccer team inspired by 2026 World Cup

Motivated by World Cup excitement, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies formed "Juventus Crew," a competitive soccer team composed mostly of main jail staff.

FIFA World Cup inspires soccer team formation with Bay Area deputies
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Players of the "Juventus Crew" are mostly deputies who work in the Santa Clara County Main Jail. The team's formation was inspired by the FIFA World Cup that's taking place in two weeks.

Former SF dentist charged in alleged ambush killing of tenant in Outer Sunset

A former San Francisco dentist and landlord has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting this month in the city’s Outer Sunset neighborhood.

Ayesha Curry’s International Smoke San Francisco quietly closes

International Smoke San Francisco, the restaurant founded by Ayesha Curry and Chef Michael Mina , quietly closed its doors.

Oakland to rename street to honor hometown NBA legend Gary Payton Sr.

Oakland city council member Noel Callo recommended that the city adopt a resolution to commemoratively rename 40th Avenue between Mera Street and Carrington Street as “Gary Payton Way," and authorize the installation of a plaque honoring him.

Live updates: Los Gatos 'Party Mom' sentenced to more than 30 years

A Los Gatos mother convicted of holding alcohol-fueled sex parties for teens was sentenced in Santa Clara County Superior Court to over 30 years.

Heartbeat of Tahiti: AAPI heritage through dance
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The powerful sounds of Tahitian percussion have carried legends, and ancestry for centuries. Matahani Tahitian Dance Studio, with locations in Concord and Hercules, showcases the artistry, history, and cultural pride behind traditional Polynesian performance.

San Leandro's Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay
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The Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay, honors that legacy by helping generations of Vietnamese American and immigrant families navigate life in the United States with dignity and support. Shirley Gee, executive director of VACCEB, expands on mission.

Green card rules just changed: what to know
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Adriel Orozco, senior policy counsel at the American Immigration Council, gives insight on new USCIS memo for green card applicants.

SF Porchfest: free music festival on Mission District porches

SF Porchfest is a free music festival with 18 venues featuring 103 different musicians in the heart of San Francisco Mission District. Performances from all different genres playing along porches, stoops, and restaurants in the Mission District.

Poll: Becerra, Hilton lead ahead in California governor's race

According to the latest Public Policy Institute of California poll, it appears to be a tight race between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton.

Filmmakers capture heart of San Francisco Chinatown in documentary

Production is underway on a new documentary showcasing the cultural endurance and shifting future of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown.

USS Hornet fundraising for upgrades needed to stay in Alameda

Financial setbacks at the USS Hornet and strict city safety regulations are forcing the nonprofit museum to consider relocating to another port.

Increasing rain chances Thursday morning
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The unsettled pattern continues.  Another band of moisture is scheduled to arrive early Thursday morning.  Rain chances will be increasing and the morning commute could be impacted.  Showers should taper later in the day.   Weather looks good for the upcoming weekend.  Temperatures will be warming up again.

Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says

After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.

Officer injured in Dumbarton Bridge chase

A Menlo Park police officer was injured Wednesday afternoon during a pursuit of a wanted suspect that ended in a crash on the Dumbarton Bridge. The suspect escaped.