Convicted Oakland Chinatown attacker charged in new assault spree targeting elderly women

A homeless man previously convicted in a series of unprovoked attacks in Oakland's Chinatown, including the violent assault of a 91-year-old man, has been arrested and charged in a new spree of attacks in the Uptown neighborhood, prosecutors said.

Overnight parking at Pacifica's Linda Mar Beach now banned

City officials in Pacifica will now close the parking lots at Linda Mar Beach overnight after receiving approval from state coastal regulators.

Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.

San Francisco police to step up patrols around Market Street after shootings
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The increased security measures come as police acknowledge that some residents and business owners feel unsafe in the area. Officers are expected to patrol 24 hours a day along Market Street from 5th Street to Van Ness Avenue. 

Elizabeth Waddell's disappearance: New video may show her final moments

Newly released surveillance video appears to show the final moments before Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell, a 43-year-old physical therapist from Cary, North Carolina, disappeared while vacationing in Grenada.

There's a whole lot of weather going on
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Today & Friday: Highs lower-to-middle 60s at the coast, 70s to lower 80s around the Bays, and 90s in the valleys. Saturday through Monday: Moderate Heat Risk will engulf the entire interior through early next week. 100 to 102 inland.  Downtown Oakland & San Francisco will remain shielded from the worst of the heat, mid-70s to lower 80s. An elevated fire weather across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range and Santa Lucia Range through next week. Sunday Night Wind: Dry offshore wind gusts is forecast across the North Bay & SF Bay regions. The Marine Engine: Advanced weather modeling is flashing POTENTIALLY HISTORIC winds over the ocean this weekend. Storm-force gusts exceeding 60 mph across the northern waters off the Sonoma and Marin county coastlines. (Late Saturday). Beach Hazards Statement (through Saturday 5 PM) in effect across all local Pacific beaches. The Risk: Long-period southerly ocean swells are generating massive, deceptive sneaker waves and intense rip currents.

Man found guilty of terrorism in stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie

A 28-year-old man faces sentencing later this year for stabbing author Salman Rushdie on stage during a 2022 speaking engagement.

Novato crash, fire, downed power lines affect US Highway 101

An elderly woman driving a white Jeep hit a power pole, which came down and started a small brush fire on Thursday morning, affecting traffic on US Highway 101 near Highway 37 for roughly two hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.  

LA influencer accused of robbing wealthy people she met on dating apps arrested again

Social media influencer and OnlyFans model Mia Ventura was re-arrested in Beverly Hills on new Riverside County theft allegations while awaiting trial for dating app burglaries.

NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.

Man killed after portable toilet falls from truck onto interstate

A 56-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a portable toilet that fell from a truck traveling on Interstate 49 in Benton County, Arkansas State Police said.

UC System Accepts Record Number of California Residents
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UC Davis Vice Provost Malisa Lee joins Mornings on 2 to break down the trends in admissions, and what high school seniors applying for college should know.

As AI changes how we work, new research reveals how AI impacts productivity and job satisfaction
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A live discussion with SHRM leaders discussing their new report exploring how U.S. workers are integrating generative AI into their daily routines—and which industries, roles, and demographics are adopting it the fastest.