Magnitude 3.1 earthquake shakes in California's Lake County

The U.S. Geological Survey on Wednesday recorded a magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Lake County's Cobb, California. 

Pleasant warmth before the heat builds
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Temperatures jumped 10 to 15 degrees in some neighborhoods today. Slight warming for Thursday before heat surges into the Bay Area by the end of the weekend.

Water-boil notice remains in effect for 21 Mountain View homes

A water-boil notice remains in effect for 21 homes near Mountain View's Cuesta Park neighborhood as the effects of the water-main breach have now been felt for 12 days. 

Oakland church memorializing homicide victims targeted by vandals

Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims.

Gas is nearly $8 in this Bay Area city

The astronomical prices of gas in recent weeks are largely attributable to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

Small aircraft lands in Livermore vegetation

A small aircraft was involved in an accident in Livermore but landed safely in vegetation.

EEOC sues New York Times after white man was passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency accused the New York Times of violating U.S. law in early 2025 when it passed over a white man for a promotion, arguing his race or sex played a role in the decision.

When is California's primary election? Everything voters need to know

Registered voters in California are beginning to receive their ballots for the June 2 primary election, but even so, many people might have questions. Here's what to know.

LA County Sheriff Election: Meet the 8 certified candidates in the June 2 primary

A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff primary election, featuring candidate platforms on deputy gangs, staffing, and jail reform.

Breaking down potential peace deal in Iran War
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The U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. Florida Atlantic University political science professor Robert Rabil explains what both sides are asking for and the pressure President Trump is applying to reach a deal.

50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability

Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.

District 14 congressional race: Who's running to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell?

California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Who are the candidates vying for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress?

After nearly 40 historic years in Congress, trailblazing San Francisco Democrat Nancy Pelosi will retire at the end of her term, with her seat up for grabs in the upcoming election.