Waymo expands to Bay Area freeways, San Jose airport
Next time you're on the freeway, you may see one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
California woman who fled to Mexico during 200-mile chase turns herself in
A woman who led officers on a nearly 200-mile pursuit across Southern California in a stolen minivan before escaping across the border into Mexico has turned herself in, authorities said.
21-year-old soccer star from Corte Madera dies of rare kidney cancer
Mia Hamant, who went on to play soccer at the University of Washington, grew up in Corte Madera and attended Redwood High School in Larkspur.
How this San Francisco veteran is using yoga to tackle weight of combat
A San Francisco veteran once trained for war. Now, he teaches stillness at a yoga studio he opened in San Francisco's Presidio in 2015.
Supes name new San Mateo County Sheriff
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday picked the county’s next sheriff, filling the vacancy left after former Sheriff Christina Corpus was removed from office
Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s upcoming movie
Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s upcoming film “Cry to Heaven." Here’s what we know.
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Oakland hosts 1st 'Cocktail Week'
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
Several Walnut Creek businesses burglarized, vandalized
Several businesses in downtown Walnut Creek were hit in a string of vandalism and burglaries, leaving owners frustrated and storefronts damaged.
Oakland bakery launches sweet effort to help during government shutdown
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
President Trump endorses a 50-year mortgage for home buyers
Over the weekend, President Trump endorsed a suggestion from the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to create 50-year-long mortgages, 60% longer than traditional 30-year mortgages, to combat higher home prices and interest rates. This idea drew a lot of criticism after the increased costs to home buyers were calculated.
The Storm Is On Approach!
- Unsettled weather pattern returns Wednesday - Moderate rain, strong southerly winds, and a slight chance for thunderstorms late Wednesday through early Thursday - Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast. Mostly Cloudy tonight with drizzle possible. Overnight lows in the 40s. For Wednesday, mostly cloudy with few sunny breaks, a spotty shower possible. High in the 60s to 71 degrees.The leadig edge of the atmospheric river will impact the Bay Area before midnight in the North Bay. The worse of the rain will impact Thursday Morning Commute. As for winds, a Wind Advisory from 10 PM Wednesday through 10 AM Thursday for the interior Bay Area and Central Coast for southerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected along the coast and in the higher elevations. Gusts have the potential to exceed 60 mph in the region`s peaks, favored gaps, and passes. Please plan accordingly!
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
SJ apt residents see their cars windows broken in apparent crime spree
Residents of a North San Jose apartment complex said at least 40 vehicles parked in a secure underground garage had windows broken over the weekend. A glass repair company was on site Tuesday replacing windows for several vehicles. San Jose police said they're investigating and will have more information about the cases Wednesday.
Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash
The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.
Redwood City Police fire at armed suspect, killing him
A person was shot and critically injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon involving Redwood City police officers.
Dozens of cars broken into at San Jose apartment complex
More than three-dozen car owners in San Jose were paying for repairs and looking for answers Tuesday after someone – or several people – broke car windows overnight.