First day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off
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Take a look at San Pedro Square in San Jose where the city plans to air all 104 FIFA World Cup matches for free. Mexico is opening up the tournament with their first match against South Africa. 

White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies

New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.

U.S. fires tanker on Gulf of Oman
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Professor Michele Goodwin discusses the United States fired on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman and how the Iran War has escalated.

Becerra and Hilton Face Off in CA Governor's Race
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Georgetown Law Professor Michele Goodwin explains what happens now that Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are the two candidates for the California Governor's race in November.

'Nurse Solomon' killed during Oakland robbery attempt of chain necklace: family

The family of a beloved East Bay nurse who was shot and killed during an attempted robbery spoke out on Wednesday about their devastating loss. Relatives described Lartey Solomon as a jovial, generous, and loving man, and say they cannot believe he became a victim of gun violence.

First look inside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup

Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

California, Santa Clara County file lawsuit over planned ICE facility near Gilroy

Santa Clara County could become the home of a federal immigration detainment facility, but not if state and local authorities have a say in the matter.

FIFA World Cup Predictions for Team USA
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The FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, and the U.S. Men's National Team begins their tournament run on Friday. "Lobbying Scorchers" podcast host Noah Riffe joins us to break down the predictions and storylines to follow ahead of the international soccer tournament.

Hot Thursday forecast
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Our warming trend continues.  Heat Advisories have been posted for most of the Bay Area Thursday afternoon and evening.  Inland spots will head into triple digit territory for the first time this year. In addition to the heat, dry northerly winds will also boost the fire danger.  A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for parts of Lake County, North Bay Hills, and East Bay Hills (begins: 11 pm Wednesday  ends: 9 am Thursday). The Beach Hazards Alert remains in place for the coast as energy from a southerly swell continues boost wave heights.

Oakley siblings hailed as heroes after saving family from house fire

An Oakley family said they are fortunate to be alive after their two youngest children woke everyone inside the home in time to escape a fast-moving fire early Tuesday morning.

Child sexual material found at SFO hotel, man arrested

A 66-year-old man is in custody after digital devices with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were left behind in a San Francisco International Airport hotel room, leading to a multi-state investigation, officials say.  

San Francisco Bay Area Stadium first look ahead of FIFA World Cup
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Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change before they even step through the gates: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says

The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.

Deputies: Arkansas trio arrested for staged collision and false injury claims

Three Arkansas residents have been arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly staging a crash and falsely claiming they were injured, according to authorities.

Body found at San Jose waste facility under investigation

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Wednesday afternoon at a waste facility in San Jose.