Crew strikes gas pipe in Castro Valley
A crew struck a gas pipe Friday morning in Castro Valley, one day after another crew did the same thing in nearby Hayward, causing a massive explosion that destroyed two homes and injured six people.
Hayward explosion captured in dramatic images
An explosion in Hayward on Thursday that rocked a normally peaceful neighborhood was captured in dramatic images, from photos on the street to a doorbell camera video that showed the moment the blast blew up a home, sending smoke and debris high into the air.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia heading back to Maryland after judge orders his release from ICE custody
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from ICE custody after a federal judge in Maryland granted the order amid his legal fight over deportation.
Judge issues temporary order blocking ICE from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Explosion near Hayward rocks neighborhood, leaves 6 injured
An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E.
Florida AG sues Roblox, claiming it misled parents and exposed kids to predators
Florida’s Attorney General is taking Roblox to court, alleging the company created an environment where adults can easily pose as children, contact minors and lure them into unsafe interactions.
Super Bowl host committee says Bay Area ready to shine for February's big game
The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) for Super Bowl LX honored several community members Friday and revealed NFL executives have completed a walk-through of planned venues for February's game pitting the AFC champion against the NFC champion.
SF firefighters get new safety gear without forever chemicals
Firefighters say for far too long they've been quietly betrayed by the very equipment intended to protect them.
Chilly to warm
No big changes to the Bay Area forecast. Fog will resurface in the inland valleys Friday morning. The fog could linger into the afternoon. Sunshine and mild temperatures are expected for the remainder of the Bay Area. Highs should range from the upper 40s to the mid 60s. Your weekend will be dry. Rain chances could be going up early next week.
Man arrested in Pennsylvania after wife found murdered in Vallejo
The woman's death marks Vallejo's 17th homicide of the year.
California job security going the wrong way, according to report
The rate of unemployment in California is about 5.6%, with tech and entertainment seeing large cuts.
Playhouse building competition raises $40K for longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
San Jose students under investigation for 'human swastika'
The school district says the students are facing unspecified disciplinary action.
Arkansas woman and children found dead at mansion home day after final divorce hearing with estranged husband
Charity Beallis and her two children were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their home in Bonanza, Arkansas, on Dec. 3 following a welfare check.
List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows
New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.
Anheuser-Busch to close Fairfield Budweiser plant
The decision to close the facility came after a five-year process of the company updating and modernizing its manufacturing.
Residents describe dramatic moments when explosion, fire hit near Hayward
Residents in the area said the explosion was thunderous, shaking their homes. They could hear the boom from the explosion and see the fire.
‘The Masked Singer’ Season 14 reveals new costume
Season 14 of “The Masked Singer" is debuting a new costume: Calla Lily. Here's what we can expect before the series returns on Jan. 7.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Trump launches $1 million 'gold card' immigration visa program. What we know
The president is lauding the initiative as a refined path to citizenship for qualified applicants.