Independent film depicting ICE activity being shot in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa residents were advised that a staged immigration enforcement scene on Thursday evening was part of a movie filming and not a real law enforcement action.

Wood Tavern, beloved neighborhood restaurant, Oakland fixture, to close its doors after 20 years

The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business.

Warming trend
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Patchy fog will resurface near the coast and bay Friday morning.  The clouds will clear back to near the shoreline later in the day.  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 90s. Slightly warmer temperatures are in the weekend forecast.  A Beach Hazards Alert begins Saturday.

Copper theft leaves Morgan Hill neighborhood in the dark

Vandals knocked out at least two dozen streetlights in a Morgan Hill neighborhood after stripping copper wiring from light poles, leaving parts of the community in the dark, authorities said.

Popular restaurant worker in Berkeley severely assaulted, left unconscious

A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.

East Bay middle school students create and showcase businesses at FabLab camp

Start-up businesses are taking over Kennedy High School on Thursday as students showcased the businesses they designed, budgeted and manufactured for their last day of the FabLab SparkForce Summer Camp in Richmond. 

Middle school students create businesses at a Richmond summer camp
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Entrepreneurs were busy at Kennedy High School on Thursday as students showcased the businesses they designed, budgeted and manufactured for their last day of the FabLab SparkForce Summer Camp.

Street lights in Morgan Hill targeted by copper thieves
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Morgan Hill police suspect a two-person crew is likely responsible for stealing several hundred feet of copper wire from at least two dozen street lights on Olympic Drive on Saturday and Wednesday.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

The hazard you need to know about before the weekend
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Thursday Temperature Forecast Coastal Areas: Cool conditions ranging from the upper 50s to lower 70s. Bayside Areas: Mild and comfortable temperatures in the 70s. Inland Areas: Warmer conditions in the 80s Hot Spots: The interior southern Central Coast (including Lockwood, Bradley and Parkfield) has the highest chance to clear 100°F.  Long-Term Outlook (Friday – Next Tuesday) Weather Driver: A high-pressure ridge over the Southern Plains will shift west toward the Four Corners region over the weekend. Interior Warming: This atmospheric shift will compress the marine layer, triggering a minor warming trend in the far inland valleys. (low - mid 90s over the weekend) Summer Routine: Despite the slight inland warmup, temperatures will hover near seasonal averages with a standard daily pattern of overnight fog rolling inland and burning back to the coast by late morning.  A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect beginning Saturday, July 25 through Tuesday, July 28 for sneaker waves and dangerous rip currents.

Former Livermore Little League player drafted by Kansas City Royals

From playing on the Livermore Little League team to playing high school and collegiate baseball, Tanner Griffith's love and dedication to baseball got him drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round.

Woman found dead near Vallejo freeway

A woman found dead near a Vallejo freeway earlier this week died from blunt force trauma, and authorities are investigating her death as a homicide.

New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.

2 men sentenced to life for ambush killing of San Mateo rapper 'Juice Boi'

Two men convicted in the 2020 ambush killing of a San Mateo rapper in front of his 2-year-old son, who was also wounded in the attack, have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction

Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase

Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.