Search effort scaling back for missing 79-year-old hiker with dementia

The search for a missing 79-year-old hiker, in a Peninsula open-space preserve, has entered its sixth day on Tuesday. Sheriff's officials say the search effort has shifted to a limited phase. 

This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.

Retired BART cars getting a second life, from a baseball concession stand to a vacation rental

Few would argue that BART is embedded into Bay Area’s history, and now efforts are under way to preserve some of that history with opportunities for the public to enjoy the transit agency’s legacy train cars that have been retired. 

North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops

Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.

Video: Pet raccoon caught on camera sitting in driver’s seat with glass meth pipe during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Ohio took an unusual turn on Monday when police say they found a pet raccoon named ‘Chewy’ sitting in the driver’s seat with a meth pipe in its mouth during a traffic stop. 

Mom says twins were abused by teacher at Pittsburg KinderCare

An East Bay mother sounded the alarm about alleged abuse at a daycare facility where she says her children were physically harmed.

San Jose police officer stabbed while arresting suspect

A San Jose police officer was stabbed in the arm Tuesday morning while attempting to take a suspect into custody, according to police.

Fundraiser at Que Rico Nightclub in Oakland after 11th burglary

Community members in Oakland on Tuesday will hold a special fundraiser for an LGBTQ nightclub that was broken into last week – the 11th time in four years, the owners said. 

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk speaks at San Francisco State University

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Tuesday spoke to an appreciative crowd Tuesday at San Francisco State University, touching on topics including illegal immigration, slavery, religion and transgender athletes.

Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline

Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.

Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps: Homeland Security

Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday, prompting a sigh of relief for those who haven't gotten the new identification yet.

Dashcam footage shows shocking 'road rage' hit-and-run on motorcyclist

Police in Oregon shared shocking dashcam video that shows a driver swerving into a motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and skid across the highway.

United plane clips wing of another aircraft at SFO, passengers deplaned

A United aircraft clipped the wing of another United aircraft on Monday night at San Francisco International Airport, causing passengers to deplane and have to search for other flights, a company spokesperson said.

Is the Valero fire the beginning of another gasoline price spike?

The fire on Monday morning at Valero Refinery in Benicia is resulting in more questions than answers, especially about how badly the fire damaged the refinery. 

California's newest city: what you need to know

California's population grew by nearly 110,000 people last year, and added its newest city in San Joaquin County.

Construction worker killed in Brentwood in paving accident

A construction worker was killed in Brentwood on Monday afternoon while working on a paving job, getting pinned by a large piece of machinery.

Supes lay out lengthy removal process of San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus

San Mateo County supervisors are resuming their process of trying to remove their controversial sheriff from office as they are scheduled to meet on Tuesday to lay out the process to oust her.

Napa winemaker 1st in US to produce wine from rare Japanese grape

Michelle Sakazaki is introducing American wine drinkers to Koshu, a rare pink grape from Japan, through her Napa-based label, Kazumi Wines. As the first in the U.S. to grow and produce this ancient varietal, she blends Japanese tradition with California innovation.