Mother killed by distracted driving on San Mateo Bridge: CHP

A deadly Tuesday afternoon crash on the San Mateo Bridge has been attributed by the California Highway Patrol to distracted driving, in a tragic situation that killed a 54-year-old mother who had fled Venezuela for a better life in the Bay Area. 

NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance

NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.

Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report

In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.

San Francisco welcomes a new chief of police

San Francisco's new chief of police was officially sworn in. The city's leaders say public safety has to be a priority, and that Derrick Lew is the man to lead the department. 

Slight chance of showers
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A system in the Pacific will drift toward Southern California Thursday morning.  The slight chance of showers has been added to the forecast through early Thursday.  Shower chances will be favoring the South Bay.  The cloudy conditions during the morning will give way to partly cloudy skies later in the day.  Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 60s. Have a great Thursday! -Mark

‘The Masked Singer’: Who are Handyman, Scarab?

“Clueless" Night brought a double elimination to “The Masked Singer." Here’s who was under the masks.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts

After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.

A few sunny breaks
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Today will see a few sunny breaks, with highs in the low 60s. 

FBI joins multi-city fuel theft raid across East Bay

The FBI joined local police to execute search warrants in Oakland, Richmond, and San Leandro targeting an organized fuel theft ring.

Greenland latest: Trump says framework deal reached with NATO, cancels tariff threat

President Trump said Wednesday he'd come to terms with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a “framework of a future deal" on Arctic security. Here's the latest in the president's push to control Greenland.

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

Smaller, simpler, and more personal: Gen Z couples are modifying the wedding industry
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Gen Z is transforming the wedding industry. Data from The Knot finds couples in this generation are breaking from tradition and designing celebrations that reflect their values, priorities, and budgets. Esther Lee, the editorial director at The Knot, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss the trends we can expect to see in 2026.

San Jose predicted to be one of the hottest real estate markets in 2026, Zillow reports
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San Jose is once again in the national housing spotlight. Zillow predicts the San Jose area will be one of the hottest housing markets in 2026, driven by strong demand and limited supply. 

Glaucoma Awareness Month: Why early detection can make a difference
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, often developing without any warning signs, but experts say, early detection, through comprehensive eye exams, can make all the difference.

Daniel Naroditsky, chess grandmaster, cause of death revealed

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.