Richmond police investigating IHOP employee's death, person of interest shoots himself

An employee at a Richmond IHOP, who was found unconscious by coworkers on Monday afternoon and who later died, is the subject of a homicide investigation, police say. 

Man fatally shot by Brentwood police on Christmas Eve identified

Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed by Brentwood police during a traffic stop on Christmas Eve.

San Francisco preparing for NYE celebrations

Crews in San Francisco are already preparing for a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration. 

San Francisco prepares for New Year's Eve
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San Francisco is preparing to ring in 2026, but the wet weather could play a role in the fireworks display at the Embarcadero. 

Sierra snowstorms impacting California's water supply
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After what started as a very dry December, the recent snowstorms in the Sierra have done more than just coat the ski slopes for holiday travelers. It's also having an impact on California's water supplies. 

What's happening with health care costs in the new year?
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Professor David McCuan, chair of the political science department at Sonoma State University, with more on how Congress has no solution on the expiring health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. 

2 arrested after San Ramon police chase
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A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.

Rain in New Year's Eve forecast
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If you have outdoor New Year's Eve plans, expect some wet weather. Here's a look at what's ahead this week.

Trump pushes for peace between Ukraine, Russia
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President Donald Trump is looking to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia in 2026, while also pushing for the second phase of his Gaza peace plan.

Government freezes child care funds to Minnesota over alleged fraud
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President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.

Two arrested following San Ramon police pursuit
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A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.

New California traffic laws in 2026
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Here's a look at new laws that will take effect in 2026 and impact California drivers. 

New Year's Eve preparation underway in San Francisco
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San Francisco is getting ready to ring in 2026. Here's a look at the preparations underway for the celebration.

Tech billionaires threaten to exit California over proposed wealth tax

Several of the tech industry’s wealthiest figures are threatening to flee California over a proposed wealth tax that would target their personal assets.

George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship

It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.

California will start 2026 far below peak snowpack

California will begin 2026 with nearly a quarter of the snow needed to reach peak snowpack levels for the spring, a state official said Tuesday, adding it’s too soon to know how the state’s water supplies will fare in the coming year.

3 hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy

Three hikers were found dead on Mt. Baldy after a rescue operation was hampered by strong winds, authorities said.

Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve

Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."

Missing hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy
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Rescue crews responding during high winds to a report of an injured hiker who fell down a slope near a Southern California mountain trail found the man and two of his companions dead, authorities said.