3.6-magnitude earthquake in Vallejo
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck near Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck near Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
What are portable, assumable mortgages?
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
The Trump administration is proposing 50-year, portable and assumable mortgages to boost housing affordability, but experts are also warning of market trade-offs. Here's what to know.
California to revoke 17K commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally
California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally
DOJ sues over California US House map
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026
New drive-thrus were banned on stretch of Hesperian Boulevard. Until now
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Armed thieves target high-performing Dodge Hellcats: Morgan Hill police
Morgan Hill police announced there has been a recent string of car thefts targeting high-performance Dodge vehicles, including Hellcats, in the city and across the Bay Area.
Morgan Hill police announced there has been a recent string of car thefts targeting high-performance Dodge vehicles, including Hellcats, in the city and across the Bay Area.
Sneak preview of The Monkey King opera in San Francisco
The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.
The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.
Rain, wind, thunderstorms
Rain, wind and thunderstorms expected today.
Rain, wind and thunderstorms expected today.
Idaho student murders: A look back at the case on the 3-year anniversary
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
The shocking case received national attention since Nov. 13, 2022, when four students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus rental home in Moscow, Idaho.
Wind whiplash, drenching downpours
- Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50-60 mph may cause property damage, downed tree limbs and difficult travel conditions Wind Advisory extended through 4 PM Thursday for areas south of the Golden Gate. The Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for the North Bay, San Francisco and San Francisco Peninsula remain the same and will end at 10 AM Thursday. Rain moves through the Bay Area from 4 AM-10 AM Thursday with a chance of tstorms, greatly impacting the morning commute. For those commuting in the morning, be prepared for rain and consider allowing extra time for your commute. Rain and a chance of tstorms will continue to progress to the south and inland with precipitation increasing in the Santa Cruz Mountains and areas of the South Bay by 7 AM through 1 PM Thursday. Rain amounts: Up to 5 inches North Bay Coastal Mtns. Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the North Bay. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches SF, Peninsula and Central Bay and up to 1.25 inches of rain elsewhere. WIND is a BIG part of the story!
- Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50-60 mph may cause property damage, downed tree limbs and difficult travel conditions Wind Advisory extended through 4 PM Thursday for areas south of the Golden Gate. The Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for the North Bay, San Francisco and San Francisco Peninsula remain the same and will end at 10 AM Thursday. Rain moves through the Bay Area from 4 AM-10 AM Thursday with a chance of tstorms, greatly impacting the morning commute. For those commuting in the morning, be prepared for rain and consider allowing extra time for your commute. Rain and a chance of tstorms will continue to progress to the south and inland with precipitation increasing in the Santa Cruz Mountains and areas of the South Bay by 7 AM through 1 PM Thursday. Rain amounts: Up to 5 inches North Bay Coastal Mtns. Expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain in the North Bay. There will be 1 to 1.5 inches SF, Peninsula and Central Bay and up to 1.25 inches of rain elsewhere. WIND is a BIG part of the story!
Man speaks out about alleged confrontation with mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
San Francisco to open new sobering centers
San Francisco plans to open new sobering centers to get drug users on a path to treatment, while freeing up police to do their jobs patrolling streets for public safety.
San Francisco plans to open new sobering centers to get drug users on a path to treatment, while freeing up police to do their jobs patrolling streets for public safety.
Atmospheric river reaches Bay Area: What to expect
Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the Bay Area when the storm arrives.
Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the Bay Area when the storm arrives.
Waymo lands autonomous vehicle fleet at SJ airport
Waymo, the maker of autonomous vehicles, began Beta testing on Wednesday of driverless vehicles at San Jose Mineta Int'l Airport.
Waymo, the maker of autonomous vehicles, began Beta testing on Wednesday of driverless vehicles at San Jose Mineta Int'l Airport.
From Kentucky to the Castro: SF Pride's trans executive director makes Out100 list
Suzanne Ford, SF Pride's 1st trans woman executive director, made Out Magazine's Out100 list for 2025. She's also in a new short documentary that premiered recently at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
Suzanne Ford, SF Pride's 1st trans woman executive director, made Out Magazine's Out100 list for 2025. She's also in a new short documentary that premiered recently at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
Here's how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Winter is now the U.S.’s fastest-warming season. Here’s how much warmer your winter has gotten since 1970, according to new data.
Student shot at Skyline High School in Oakland; 2 suspects in custody
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
Waymo expands to Bay Area freeways, San Jose airport
Next time you're on the freeway, you may see one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
Next time you're on the freeway, you may see one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
California woman who fled to Mexico during 200-mile chase turns herself in
A woman who led officers on a nearly 200-mile pursuit across Southern California in a stolen minivan before escaping across the border into Mexico has turned herself in, authorities said.
A woman who led officers on a nearly 200-mile pursuit across Southern California in a stolen minivan before escaping across the border into Mexico has turned herself in, authorities said.