Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs

Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.

Family heartbroken that father died in Brentwood paving accident

The daughter of a man killed this week in a Brentwood paving accident described how heartbroken she is that her father is no longer with her.

Double shooting kills 1 by Oakland Lounge 3411

One person was killed and another taken to the hospital after a double shooting early Thursday morning by Lounge 3411 in Oakland, according to police and video of the scene.

Eligible OUSD graduates can automatically enroll at Cal State East Bay

The Oakland Unified School District is working with Cal State East Bay to automatically enroll eligible high school graduates into the college.

2.9M earthquake strikes near Union City

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 struck near Union City on Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.

Mild to warm
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Today will be mild along the bay and warm inland with temps reaching 86 degrees.

Disney World trip leaves Florida dad stunned after $1,400 price tag for day at theme park

A Florida father is speaking out after a one-day visit to Orlando's Walt Disney World with his wife and three children cost nearly $1,400 — a price he says may not be worth it.

'Illegal' San Rafael night market draws complaints from residents, businesses

While some towns are opening up official night markets to promote identity and community, one unofficial night market has drawn complaints from some business folks and residents for being too loud, too late and too many.

SFPD investigating double shooting that killed 1

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating a double shooting in the Ingleside neighborhood that killed one man and injured another on Monday.

Bullet from nearby shooting floods East Oakland school cafeteria

Water cascaded down the side of the cafeteria at Lockwood Steam Academy in East Oakland early Wednesday after a bullet from a nearby shooting ended up in a pipe, officials said.

East Bay family shocked to find van stolen after toddler's cancer treatment

Parents of an East Bay toddler receiving cancer treatment in Oakland were shocked to learn their van had been stolen after leaving a doctor's appointment this week.

2 arrested in downtown Oakland shooting; 1 at large

The two men who were wounded in a Tuesday shooting that reportedly escalated from an argument.

Warming up again
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Our next warming trend begins Thursday. Patchy fog resurfaces near the coast and bay during the morning commute. Party to mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the mid 80s. The Friday forecast features warmer temperatures. The warmest parts of the Bay Area will flirt with the 90 degree mark.