Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California

A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation. 

NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

Millions of Californians gain access to in vitro fertilization under new law

On Jan. 1, large group health insurers in California — from employers with at least 100 workers — will be required to begin covering fertility preservation and in vitro fertilization services.

Sierra snow: Stoke level is high
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'Voice of Tahoe' Kevin "Coop" Cooper says the "stoke level" is high with snow in the Sierra. There is about 4 feet of snow at the resorts. 

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, a San Francisco tradition, returns for 33rd year

Christmas trees and Santa Claus aren't for everyone. For those looking for a novel way to spend Dec. 25, there's an event in San Francisco that grows more popular every year.

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, a San Francisco tradition, returns for 33rd year
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Christmas trees and Santa Claus aren't for everyone. For those looking for a novel way to spend Dec. 25, there's an event in San Francisco that grows more popular every year.

Shooting victim in critical condition, Pleasanton police say

Police said, based on their initial investigation, the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute over loud music coming from a vehicle.

KTVU Stormtracker update
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We are tracking the storm as it moves through the Bay Area. KTVU's Devin Trubey with the latest. 

Waymo pauses San Francisco service amid severe weather

Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Thursday as severe weather, including flash flooding concerns, moved through the Bay Area.

High winds damage boats at Santa Cruz harbor

About a dozen catamarans at Santa Cruz Harbor were damaged by the wind overnight, officials say.  

Christmas storm ramps up this evening
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Meteorologist Mark Tamayo said the forecast remains on track, with another disturbance expected to move in late this afternoon and into the evening.

Man fatally shot by Brentwood police during traffic stop

A man in his 40s was shot and killed by Brentwood police officers Wednesday night after he allegedly grabbed a loaded rifle during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Crisp Christmas morning with light showers on the way
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As Santa was making his delivery rounds around the Bay Area he encountered some thunderstorms along the way but that later gave way to some crisp weather Christmas morning. Light showers are expected around the region.

Bay Area saturated by rain as stronger round moves in overnight
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The Bay Area was saturated with rain Wednesday night, with a brief reprieve around 10 or 11 p.m. before another, stronger round moves onshore overnight.