Large sideshow moves through East Bay as illegal fireworks spark brush fire

A large sideshow wreaked havoc – even sparking a brush fire – as it moved through the East Bay early Saturday. About 200 cars – and a barrage of fireworks – were on the move from Rodeo to Vallejo. 

Oakland Zoo evacuated due to vegetation fire

The Oakland Fire Department said the fire may have been sparked by fireworks.

Dublin native will bring home an award from the 2025 ESPYs
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Dublin native and Girls4Sports founder Maegha Ramanathan will be winning the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at the ESPYs on July 16th. Ramanathan founded Girls4Sports, a youth-led nonprofit based in Dublin that's dedicated to expanding access to sports for underserved girls while addressing gender inequality in athletics.

Wildlife officer struck by all-terrain vehicle in San Jose; driver sought

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer attempted to detain a suspect who was driving "a Can-Am vehicle" near the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

Texas flooding: 4 months worth of rain fell in hours

Heavy rains caused flash flooding Friday in Texas, with meteorologists saying several months’ worth of rain fell in just hours.

1 killed, 4 injured in Hunters Point shooting

SFPD officers responded just after midnight to the 100 block of Harbor Road, near India Basin Shoreline Park, on reports of the shooting.

Milpitas mother arrested for allegedly fabricating missing child report

The woman was booked into jail for child endangerment, intimidating or dissuading a witness or victim and filing a false police report.

Soft start, bright finish
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Low clouds will clear back to the beach with mostly sunny skies away from the coast this afternoon. Temperatures will range from upper 50s in Pacifica to low 70s in Fremont to low 80s in Concord. Subtle changes expected for Sunday.

4-alarm fire destroys warehouse near Oakland Coliseum

The Oakland Fire Department said crews were on the scene of the fire at a commercial building in the 5200 block of East 8th Street.

July 4th reflections on patriotism and what it means to be American

Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are July 4th traditions that get people out of their homes to line streets for parades, enjoy meals in public parks and mingle with people they might not usually see in the community.

Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic

President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.

Massive fireworks explosion leaves 1 dead, 4 homes destroyed

Harrowing video shows a major fireworks explosion in a north Los Angeles neighborhood that killed one person and injured five others and a dog.

Joey Chestnut wins 17th hot dog eating contest after 1-year absence

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, a native of San Jose, Calif., reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.