South Bay tax assessor race heads to runoff
None of the four candidates running to replace the retired Santa Clara County Tax Assessor secured more than 50% of the vote. So there will be a runoff election Dec. 30 between the top-two candidates, Neysa Fligor and Rishi Kumar.
UPS plane crash in Kentucky kills at least 12, including child, as death toll rises
A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least 12 people, including a child, authorities said.
Girls injured after reportedly falling from Ferris wheel at Louisiana carnival
A third girl who was also on the ride managed to hold onto the ride and did not fall, law enforcement said.
FAA cuts flights by 10%: What Bay Area airports are saying
The FAA will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday amid the ongoing shutdown, citing air traffic controller shortages. Bay Area airports say they haven’t yet been told if they’ll be affected.
Holiday music is back on the radio: Here's where you can find it
Holiday music is hitting SiriusXM. Here’s where to tune in and which songs top the charts.
$5 million lottery winner busted for allegedly stealing from Millbrae city job
A former lottery winner faces felony charges after allegedly stealing equipment and funds from his job with the city of Millbrae, prosecutors said.
Wet Now. Warmer Weekend!
So far this early season system is playing out as advertised - more of a wind storm than precipatation. Winds materialized over the coastal waters and the North Bay coast, especially the Marin Headlands. Since midnight: 82 mph winds in the hills above Woodacre, 66 mph Mt. Diablo and many other sites around the region gusting 40-60 mph. High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM. The North Bay coast will likely be converted to a Wind Advisory later. As for rain, spotty showers remain. The heaviest rain occurred over the North Bay. Highest precip totals were in the Marin Headlands with 2.25" 0.5-1.5", less with nothing to a tenth or two elsewhere. We`re not done yet. Though easing, winds will be impactful this afternoon. Additionally, we haven`t had any thunderstorms yet, but the cold front continues to move through leading to more instability. If we experience Tstorms, mostly likely north of the North Bay. Tidal Flood Advisory in effect until Saturday. BEAVER Moon Tonight!
Alameda crews rescue 68-year-old on sinking sailboat
Alameda police officers and firefighters rescued a 68-year-old from a sinking sailboat Wednesday morning near the Encinal Boat Ramp.
College student vanishes on Halloween just 'minutes' from home
The search is on in South Carolina for a 19-year-old college student who went missing "minutes from his house" on Halloween.
Santa Clara County scrambles for Super Bowl security funding
Santa Clara County didn’t ask to host next year’s Super Bowl. But the cost of protecting the event from terror attacks could exceed its available cash in an unprecedented budget crisis.
2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.
Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win
Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.
Republicans sue over passage of California's Prop. 50
A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional as they say it increases the power of one racial group – Latinos – over the others.
Eric, Lara Trump team up with Erika Kirk for Turning Point USA event at Auburn University
The Turning Point USA “This Is the Turning Point Tour" college campus tour is in Alabama Wednesday at Auburn University with Erika Kirk, wife of the late Charlie Kirk, being joined by Eric and Lara Trump, Senator Tommy Tuberville and conservative commentator Benny Johnson.
Santa Clara County's Measure A sales-tax passes
Voters approved a sales-tax measure in Santa Clara County on Tuesday; 57% said yes to the increase, and it only needed a simple majority.
Family of woman, 72, says Brentwood police arrest led to her death
The family of a 72-year-old Brentwood woman has filed a wrongful death claim against the city, alleging her arrest in September led to her death.
San Francisco Bay Area weather: Rain and wind
Today is going to be rainy and windy in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Novato 'Little Free Libraries' turn into miniature food pantries
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.