8 alleged San Jose gang members arrested after brutal beating

Several alleged San Jose gang members have been arrested in connection with a brutal beating outside a convenience store and another violent assault, authorities said.

Two Bay Area hotels ranked the best in the continental country

Travel and Leisure posted on Tuesday their World’s Best Awards for 2026, and these two Bay Area hotels were ranked top hotels by votes of the publication’s readers.

Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others

A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.

Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting

Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time.  In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving bullets" around a month before the alleged shooting.

Man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator in the East Bay

A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said. 

Oakland mayor names new police chief James Beere

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday named interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief. He is the 12th person to be named police chief or interim chief since 2013.

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance

A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness

At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S. 

Summer travel pet safety
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If your summer getaway includes your four-legged best friend, there are a few things you need to know before you leave home. Dr. Melissa Jacobs, SF SPCA Hospital Medical Director, gives tips on keeping pets safe and comfortable while traveling.

Concord Night Market returns
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Concord Night Market returns Friday, July 10 to the heart of Downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza. Event is from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, will feature live music, performances, and local food vendors.

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.

Missing 70-year-old canoer in San Pablo Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing 70-year-old canoer last seen near San Pablo Bay.

Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire

United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region. 

Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75

Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died.  She was 75.