East Bay congressional candidates make final push ahead of Aug. 18 special election

Voters in California's 14th Congressional District are preparing to cast their ballots in a high-stakes special election to decide who will represent the East Bay in Washington, D.C.

A break from the heat
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Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning.  Partly to mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast.  We get a break from the heat!  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the upper 80s. Monsoonal moisture could drift in the from the south by midweek.  The slight chance of showers has been added to the Wednesday forecast (highest chance along the Central Coast).

Annual report ranks the best and worst states for 2026

Thinking about a fresh start somewhere new? A new ranking has revealed the best and worst states in 2026. Here's which state came out on top.

Hottest ZIP codes in 2026 where homes are selling the fastest

Which ZIP codes are drawing the highest buyer demand in 2026? Realtor.com’s latest rankings reveal where America’s hottest housing markets are.

Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty

Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.

Suisun City cyberattack forces closure of City Hall, 911 re-routing

Authorities said the cyberattack poses no immediate threat to the public, and Suisun City dispatchers were continuing to take 911 calls through the Solano County dispatch center as of Monday morning.

San Francisco Castro bars pause facial ID verification
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Two bars in San Francisco's Castro District are pausing the use of facial recognition technology to verify identities following community backlash.

Martinez stabbing suspect was released from jail day before killing

The man accused of fatally stabbing a 68-year-old Martinez man on his front lawn had been released from jail the day before the killing, authorities said.

Wine tasting: How pandemic team bonding created a new Napa experience
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Whitehall Lane Winery’s tasting room manager breaks down how an internal team-bonding initiative during the pandemic led to their newest public offering: a two-hour vineyard experience pairing pickleball with estate wine tastings.

Lunchbox activities for back-to-school learning
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Discover easy ways to weave math into your family's daily routine with tips from Mathnasium.

San Francisco re-examining prison sentences
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The San Francisco public defender’s office is honoring a former client with a new fellowship aimed at helping people serving excessive prison sentences. San Francisco public defender, Mano Raju, gives insight.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report

A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.

USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.