Chabot Space and Science Center launches 'Space Week' in Oakland
The Chabot Space and Science Center is set to launch a new series of interactive events for families this week with a special program called Space Week, running from Wednesday through Aug. 3.
Little change today, warmer days ahead
Another cloudy, drizzle start to with partly cloudy skies away from the coast for the afternoon. Highs will range from low 60s at the coast to upper 70s inland. A minor warm up arrives on Sunday with additional warming for early next week.
FBI raids California home possibly linked to alleged 'TikTok cult' leader
Several people are in custody Friday following a raid conducted by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents at a Southern California home possibly tied to an alleged "TikTok cult" that was the subject of a 2024 Netflix docuseries.
Tesla not permitted to roll out robotaxi service in SF as reportedly planned
Tesla is reported to have had plans to rollout a robotaxi service in San Francisco as early as this weekend. But state officials say they are not permitted to do such a thing and haven't even applied for a permit.
Investigators seek answers in Oakland killing of Juliette Harris
Juliette Harris, 24, was shot and killed around 2 a.m. on July 25, 2024, in the 2000 block of International Boulevard. She was found lying in the street.
New evidence in case against now-retired officer who killed Steven Taylor
A hearing scheduled at the Alameda County Courthouse Friday morning in the case against the now-retired police officer that killed Steven Taylor in 2020 was postponed.
'Healed and ready': Gilroy Garlic Festival returns to city, six years after deadly shooting
The three-day festival will welcome about 9,000 people this weekend, scaled back from the 100,000 they've seen in years past.
Ghirardelli Square celebrates National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
The cost of the sundae was equal to the date – $7.25.
Nicole Griner found after Lake County home vandalized, destroyed by excavator: Deputies
A home in Lake County was mysteriously damaged – almost destroyed – and officials are now looking to figure out why, how and by whom. Only a few hours later, the owner of the home was reported missing.
Venezuelan baseball team denied US visas for Little League tournament
A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.
2 men arrested near Santa Rosa with several pounds of meth
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office seized eight pounds of methamphetamine in total.
San Francisco restaurant fires lauded chef, announces closure after viral spat with TikTok influencer
Kis Cafe announced the events have caused them to temporarily close and restructure.
Antioch man arrested in East Bay freeway shootings
The man allegedly led the CHP on a chase, during which the man allegedly threw a handgun and two high-capacity magazines out of his car.
Morning drizzles and showers in Northern California
Friday will see low and heavy cloud coverage that partially extends into the weekend.
Mt. Diablo school district settles Title IX lawsuit over fairness in girls' sports
The plaintiffs say girls had to play softball on an overgrown, uneven field, while the boys' baseball team enjoyed a pristine facility.
Oakland leadership points to drop in violent crime as sign Ceasefire program is working
Oakland city leaders are touting a recent decline in violent crime as evidence that their Ceasefire program is making an impact.
More cooling on the way
No big changes in our forecast. Low clouds will blanket most of the Bay Area Friday morning. The clouds will slowly clear back to near the shoreline later in the day. Our below normal temperature pattern continues. Friday afternoon highs should range from the upper 50s to the upper 70s.
Man detained outside San Mateo County jail by men who sheriff's office can't confirm were law enforcement
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office was trying Thursday evening to confirm whether a group of men in tactical gear and ballistic vests that took a man off the street upon his release from the county jail Wednesday night were actually federal agents, and from what agency.
Oakland teen goes from cheering on the Roots to wearing the jersey
Oakland native 19 year old Ali Elmasnaouy will play his first game as a pro for the team on Saturday after the team announced his signing on Thursday.
Suspect in custody after U.S. Marshals and other agencies search Oakland Hills school
A suspect was detained Thursday evening outside Head-Royce School in Oakland after a search of the area by several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Oakland police.