Super Bowl week fills hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area

As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.

Teen killed in San Jose's first homicide of 2026

San Jose police are investigating the city’s first homicide of 2026 after a 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in the parking lot of a business.

Clear weather conditions leading to Super Bowl LX
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Meteorologist Mark Tamayo said weather conditions are expected to remain clear leading up to Super Bowl LX.

NASA Artemis II rocket launch test: Watch live feed

All eyes are on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft are staged on the launch pad ahead of the Artemis II mission.

Hayward baker: generations of flavor at Max’s Cakes
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At Max’s Cakes in Hayward, family and tradition are baked into every treat. Owner Max Soto carries on recipes passed down for generations, from classic cake slices to show-stopping custom cakes.

ICE out echoes at the Grammys
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Immigration took center stage at the 2026 Grammys long before the final award was handed out. With a blunt two-word message "ICE out" Bad Bunny and a wave of artists turned music’s biggest night into a national call for humanity, dignity, and immigrant rights. Isabela Raygoza, associate editor for Billboard Español, gives insight.

Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze

Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.

Swarm of earthquakes strike San Ramon, jolting residents

At least 25 moderate and smaller earthquakes hit San Ramon on Monday morning, jolting some residents awake.

Human trafficking suspect arrested in North Bay. Victim transported across multiple states, police say

Police in the North Bay arrested a human trafficking suspect at a motel over the weekend, after a woman reported being forced, threatened and coerced into performing sexual acts and said she feared for her safety. 

Human remains found in East Oakland

Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.

Shooting at Louisiana Mardi Gras parade leaves multiple people injured: reports

Multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and authorities are investigating the incident.

15-year-old girl killed in San Francisco triple shooting identified

The 15-year-old girl killed in a triple shooting in San Francisco’s Western Addition neighborhood last week has been identified as Jayda Mabrey, a 10th-grade student at Gateway High School.

Most Saks OFF 5TH stores to close amid bankruptcy: Here’s where

Saks announced that the majority of its Saks OFF 5TH locations across the United States will now be closing, just weeks after a bankruptcy filing.

San Jose police arrest man suspected of serial arson

San Jose police on Monday announced they have arrested a 30-year-old unhoused man who they described as a serial arsonist. 

Massive turnout for Emeryville's Tokyo Central

Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.

SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.