Oakland audit finds troubling gaps it business tax collection system

While auditors point out that it's difficult to say exactly how much tax revenue the city lost out on, they estimate that about $9 million to $12 million would generally be referred to collections or liens annually.

Silicon Valley teachers union leader faces ‘hostile’ conduct complaint

The Santa Clara County Office of Education has placed the leader of a teachers union on administrative leave over a whistleblower complaint about "hostile" conduct — right as the union considers a strike.

Fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt

Firefighters were able to mostly save one of Oakland’s oldest and most significant historic landmarks after a fire broke out at the Camron-Stanford House along Lake Merritt. 

Easter service in San Francisco begins with glorious sunrise

Residents across San Francisco gathered early Sunday morning to mark Easter with sunrise services, family brunches, and community celebrations.

Easter Sunday looking egg-stra bright and toasty
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Heat peaks on Easter Sunday before cooler weather moves in on Monday and spring showers arrive mid-week. 

Police uncover illegal marijuana grow operation at Pittsburg home

Authorities uncovered an illegal marijuana grow operation at a Pittsburg home early Saturday after receiving a report of suspicious activity.

Vehicle crashes into Louisiana Lao New Year parade crowd, injuring about 15

Around 15 people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday.

Mostly sunny skies for Easter
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Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales is tracking egg-cellent weather around the Bay Area for Easter Sunday.

1 dead after e-bike battery goes up in flames at San Jose apartment

One person died Friday morning after trying to extinguish a fire caused by an e-bike’s rechargeable battery at a San Jose apartment, fire officials said.

Gunman wounds officer, targets family as massive manhunt unfolds in New Hampshire

A large-scale manhunt is underway in a New Hampshire town after a suspected gunman allegedly shot and wounded a police officer and then opened fire on a family.

Family claims Fort Worth man shot 'pedophile' in groin to protect nieces

A man is in the custody of Fort Worth police after being accused of shooting another man in the groin. His family claims he was protecting his underage nieces from a man allegedly soliciting them for sex.

Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal

The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.

Woman dies in Santa Rosa house fire

A woman died Friday night after a fire broke out at a Santa Rosa duplex, authorities said.

ICE arrests Soleimani’s niece in Los Angeles after Rubio revokes green card

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were arrested by ICE in Los Angeles after Secretary Marco Rubio revoked their green cards for supporting Iran.

Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war

The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.