Video shows Fairfield police officer punching high school student during campus fights; 2 arrested

The incident – seen in a now-viral video shared on social media and officer body-camera video shared by police – began with a fight Wednesday afternoon between multiple students at Fairfield High School.

Family of 'Baby Jaxon' make emotional pleas during teen suspect's court appearance

The suspect, who was 17 years old at the time of the toddler's death, is facing multiple charges, including murder, sexual assault, and assault with a hair tie.

San Francisco Symphony appoints Elim Chan as the first female music director

The San Francisco Symphony announced on Thursday that Elim Chan will serve as the first female music director in the orchestra’s 115-year history.

Damaged scrap metal truck shuts down traffic, causes power outage in San Jose

Traffic was shut down in a San Jose neighborhood Thursday after a scrap metal truck with a damaged rear axle was at risk of rolling over, according to fire officials.

Ex-Mormon bishop in Livermore charged with sexually assaulting boys over decade

A former bishop at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregation in Livermore is facing multiple felony charges accusing him of sexually assaulting boys over the course of a decade.

OpenAI prepares IPO as AI boom reshapes San Francisco's economy

OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is preparing to go public, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reported that the company could file initial IPO paperwork this week.

Starting June 1, 'Big Beautiful Bill' imposes new work requirements for CalFresh recipients

Starting next month, California will begin enforcing new federal guidelines that mandate CalFresh recipients to work 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month, or risk a reduction in food benefits.

California gas prices reaching all-time highs ahead of Memorial Day

Travel for Memorial Day weekend kicks off today, with experts expecting nearly 6 million Californians to travel away from home despite statewide gas prices reaching all-time highs.

Nephew's DNA ID's World War II Marine killed in 1944

The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, about 14 miles south-west of San Francisco.

Antisemitic symbols found inside San Jose elementary school staff room after break in

Parents at an East San Jose elementary school are grappling with how to address hate speech with their children after a weekend break-in left anti-Semitic and other hateful symbols inside a campus facility.

Bay Area homeowners face looming 30% FAIR Plan insurance rate hikes

California's FAIR plan, considered the state's insurance of last resort, says it will hike rates by an average of 30% in October.

Another hot forecast inland
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The Bay Area microclimates are resurfacing.  Patchy fog will return and will keep coastal neighborhoods in the cool 60s.  We are expecting another round of hot temperatures inland. The entire Bay Area will be cooling over the weekend.

Fire at Original Joe's in SF's North Beach quickly contained, officials say

Firefighters quickly contained a one-alarm fire at the Original Joe's restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood Wednesday evening. 

Santa Clara County demands DFCS reform after another child death

Santa Clara County authorities and community leaders are demanding sweeping changes within the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) following the death of an 8-year-old girl — the latest in a series of child fatalities linked to the agency.

Felony trials underway for members of the 'Golden Gate 26'

Two years after dozens of protesters shut down traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge, trials for seven of those individuals have started.

Muni bus crashes with pickup truck in SF's Mission District, 3 injured

Three people were injured after a Muni bus and another vehicle were involved in a crash in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday, fire officials say. 

Menlo College student charged with rape of 12-year-old girl in dorm

A 19-year-old college student has been charged with allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl he met at a bus stop and invited back to his Atherton dorm room, according to prosecutors.

Disneyland announces major park hopping policy change

Disneyland Resort will officially eliminate its 11 a.m. park hopping restriction on June 9, allowing guests to switch between parks at any time.