Tanker train crashes into car stopped on tracks in Emeryville

No injuries were reported in the crash, though the fire department said the crash and fire caused damage to the tracks.

Woman dies in lobby at Santa Rita Jail; investigation underway

Authorities said there were no signs of foul play in the woman's death, and that while drugs "may have been a contributing factor," medical examiners were still working to determine the exact cause.

Dry Saturday before scattered showers enter the Bay Area
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Rainy conditions are approaching the Bay, portending a wet week possibly starting on Sunday, or even Saturday night.

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

Photos: The search for Nancy Guthrie in the Catalina Foothills

Two weeks into the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, these images document the intensifying law enforcement effort to find the kidnapped mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie.

Three science-backed signs your relationship will last
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Whether you're navigating the early stages of dating or nurturing a long-term commitment, lasting happiness isn’t just about luck—it’s about science.

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 14 latest updates

Feb. 14 marks two weeks since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home.

Bay Area Black Comedy Competition returns to Oakland, spotlighting rising talent

Comedians from across the country took the stage in Oakland as the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival returned, continuing its legacy of launching major careers.

Wildcare's rescue and rehabilitation center to open in the fall

A beloved North Bay wildlife rescue center is in the final stages of constructing a facility befitting its enormous mission to save as many local critters as possible when they get injured, oftentimes by human activity. 

Woman accused of wiping out entire family in San Francisco crash likely won't get prison time

An 80-year-old woman accused of driving at a high rate of speed and crashing into a family of four, killing them, at a San Francisco bus stop nearly two years ago, appeared in court on Friday. Mary Fong Lau had pleaded no contest to four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter in that crash. 

Bay Area restaurants gear up for busy Valentine's Day weekend

Restaurants across the Bay Area are prepping for a very busy Valentine's Day weekend. It comes as experts say couples are expected to spend more on this holiday than in past years.

Thieves in white SUV hit multiple Livermore homes in one-day heist

Livermore police are investigating a series of burglaries on Feb. 6 believed to be tied to the same crew driving a white Volkswagen Tiguan.

'Elderly nanny' reportedly detained by federal agents in San Francisco

A San Francisco resident has reportedly been arrested by immigration enforcement agents, according to a post by the San Francisco Rapid Response Network.