New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

US seizes Venezuelan oil tankers; Alameda Coast Guard helps with mission

U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions.

Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I'm not backing down from the president and secretary of defense’

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.

Valero powering down operations at Benicia refinery
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Energy company Valero announced it will begin powering down operations at its refinery in Benicia, with plans to stop producing fuel in Northern California entirely by April.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

California congressman has human rights concerns after visiting ICE facility

Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna said a recent visit to the controversial California City ICE detention center revealed what he described as serious human rights concerns.

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a CIA officer who spied for Russia, was serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to espionage charges in 1994.

Patchy sun, breezy
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Today will see patchy sun and breeze. Temps in the 50s. 

Supporters, critics pack Richmond City Hall after mayor’s antisemitic posts

Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez faces mounting pressure after reposting antisemitic content. It ignited a tense city council meeting marked by hours of public comment.

California's reservoirs on a path to 3rd great water year

Widespread rains throughout Northern California are pointing to a third straight, great water year, something we cannot take for granted.  

Water levels at California reservoirs boosted by recent rains
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Widespread rains throughout Northern California are filling up the state's reservoirs. KTVU's Tom Vacar looked into the supply to see where we stand. 

Storm cleanup underway in Santa Clara County
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The rain is out of the Bay Area, but the recovery from the storm is just beginning. Crews from Santa Clara County parks are still removing fallen trees across the South Bay. 

Richmond mayor faces backlash after posting conspiracy theories
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Supporters and critics of the Richmond mayor packed city hall Tuesday night. More than 150 people signed up to speak during public comment, which went late into the night. The mayor has since apologized for his remarks, but members of the Jewish community are demanding more accountability.