Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved

Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.

Counterfeit Hello Kitty, Pokémon toys seized at Port of SF: border patrol officials

Almost 7,600 pieces of counterfeit stuffed toys were seized at the Port of San Francisco by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, the agency announced.

Hyundai owners in Bay Area offered free steering wheel locks to prevent thefts

With some Hyundai owners across the Bay Area increasingly worried about car thefts, a local law enforcement agency is offering free steering wheel locks.

Concord considers proposal that would roll back city's rent control limits

Concord renters plan to march to city hall on Tuesday evening, in protest of a proposal to allow greater rent increases and loosen eviction restrictions. The proposal is reportedly the result of lobbying by a private organization representing landlords and property owners.

Lady Gaga performing in San Francisco, Los Angeles

Fresh off her rocking performance at Coachella, Lady Gaga on Monday announced seven new shows in California: three in San Francisco and four in Los Angeles.

Shooting at Easter event in Gainesville leaves three injured; police seeking suspect

A shooting at an Easter event in Gainesville on Sunday night left three people injured, including one with life-threatening wounds, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Carjacking leads to standoff in Richmond

A carjacking led to an hours-long standoff with police in Richmond. 

Los Angeles Innocence Project claims new evidence in Scott Peterson case

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a proposed petition with the California Court of Appeals in San Francisco to get a new trial for Scott Peterson in the 2002 murder of his wife, Laci, and unborn son.

Nice, cooler
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Today will be nice but cooler in the 60s and 70s.

Security guard on bike killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Oakland

Family and friends are devastated that a beloved member of their East Oakland community was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They described Jerome Jernigan LaDay as hardworking, honest and responsible. His mother, Sharon Jernigan, said he's always taken care of his family. Now, she wants the person who killed him to be brought to justice.

Bay Area firefighters to share lessons from Palisades Fire

Firefighters from the Bay Area who battled the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California say the lessons they learned are crucial for communities here at home.

Al Gore criticizes Trump administration at San Francisco Climate Week kickoff

At the launch of San Francisco Climate Week, former Vice President Al Gore criticized the Trump administration for rolling back climate progress and called for urgent collective action, warning that the fossil fuel industry remains a major obstacle to a clean energy future.

Minor cooling for Tuesday
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A subtle shift in our pattern will bring slightly cooler temperatures for tomorrow. With partly cloudy skies overhead, you can expect low 60s at the coast, to near 80 inland for the afternoon. A bigger drop in temps. arrives on Wednesday.

Both drivers killed in Livermore crash

Police in Livermore say two drivers were killed after vehicles they were in collided on Monday morning. 

Suspect booked for murder in fatal Vallejo stabbing

A murder suspect connected to a fatal stabbing in Vallejo last week has been arrested, police say. 

East Bay Regional Park District asks for public's help with planning documents

The East Bay Regional Park District is asking the public's help in developing its next District Plan. The organization today published a survey, the responses of which will be used to guide its future.