Silverback gorilla new resident at San Francisco Zoo
The San Francisco Zoo has welcomed a new resident to its gorilla preserve — a 26-year-old male silverback western lowland gorilla named Cecil.
USC grad student accused of drugging, raping victims over 4-year period
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
One Bay Area town is improving traffic with AI – here's how it works
One intersection in the North Bay sees 65,000 cars per day. AI is speeding things up during the evening commute, literally.
San Francisco leaders reject Benioff’s comment about National Guard
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie joined city law enforcement leaders Tuesday to push back against the idea of National Guard troops patrolling city streets — a proposal that drew attention after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff first suggested he’d welcome it.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
Missing California woman found dead, ex-boyfriend and brother arrested
Alejandro Soriano Ortiz and his brother Celestino have been arrested in connection with the homicide of Isabel Lucas Velasco.
Now that San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is gone: What's next?
Now that San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has announced her retirement – hours after she was fired – many community members are wondering: What's next?
San Rafael police officer acquitted of assault following open beer container incident
A Marin County jury on Tuesday reached a not guilty verdict in the assault case against a San Rafael police officer who was seen on body camera video leaving a day laborer bloodied for sitting on a curb with an open beer container.
3-alarm fire raging in SF Marina district; 3 firefighters injured
A three-alarm fire raged in San Francisco's Marina district early Wednesday morning, injuring three firefighters who were taken to the hospital, the department said.
Morning overcast, possible showers
The morning will be overcast, the afternoon will be mostly cloudy and have some possible showers.
Alameda County approves $3.6M emergency immigrant funds
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a $3.57 million emergency funding request to support immigrant and refugee communities.
Supes vote to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus; she retires hours afterward
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, and hours after that unprecedented move, she announced her retirement.
Dreamforce 2025 is boosting San Francisco's economy in a big way
The annual Salesforce business software conference regularly draws close to 50,000 attendees, and is drawing big crowds this year.
Oakland CHP pursuit of vehicle with no plates ends in crash, injuries and sheared hydrant
A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a vehicle with no license plates in Oakland ended in a crash with injuries and a sheared fire hydrant on Tuesday evening, officials say.
Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
Warmer, dry weather
After a couple of remarkable rainy weather days for all, we start Wednesday with cloudy skies and maybe a hint of drizzle, then turning partly cloudy and warmer! Highs will bank from the low 60s at the Coast to Mid 60s Bay, Peninsula and Inland areas! Enjoy the dry and sunny, mild days ahead!
Meet the San Francisco woman behind the Latina-founded makeup brand 'Shades by Shan'
Shades By Shan recently launched 40 shades of makeup foundation in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, catering to women of all colors.
Outdoor fridges are being stocked in underserved East Bay communities, as part of growing grassroots effort
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.
NWS investigates possible tornado after fierce winds batter San Mateo County coast
A powerful wind event on the San Mateo County coast sent debris flying and caused major damage at a small organic farm near Año Nuevo State Park. The NWS is investigating whether the storm included a tornado.
US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says
The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.