Crew strikes gas pipe in Castro Valley

A crew struck a gas pipe Friday morning in Castro Valley, one day after another crew did the same thing in nearby Hayward, causing a massive explosion that destroyed two homes and injured six people.

Hayward explosion captured in dramatic images

An explosion in Hayward on Thursday that rocked a normally peaceful neighborhood was captured in dramatic images, from photos on the street to a doorbell camera video that showed the moment the blast blew up a home, sending smoke and debris high into the air. 

Explosion near Hayward rocks neighborhood, leaves 6 injured

An explosion and fire erupted in a Hayward residential area on Thursday, destroying homes, shutting down a freeway and injuring six people after a construction crew struck an underground gas line, according to firefighters, witnesses and PG&E. 

Florida AG sues Roblox, claiming it misled parents and exposed kids to predators

Florida’s Attorney General is taking Roblox to court, alleging the company created an environment where adults can easily pose as children, contact minors and lure them into unsafe interactions.

Super Bowl host committee says Bay Area ready to shine for February's big game
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The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) for Super Bowl LX honored several community members Friday and revealed NFL executives have completed a walk-through of planned venues for February's game pitting the AFC champion against the NFC champion.

SF firefighters get new safety gear without forever chemicals

Firefighters say for far too long they've been quietly betrayed by the very equipment intended to protect them.

Chilly to warm
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No big changes to the Bay Area forecast. Fog will resurface in the inland valleys Friday morning. The fog could linger into the afternoon. Sunshine and mild temperatures are expected for the remainder of the Bay Area. Highs should range from the upper 40s to the mid 60s. Your weekend will be dry. Rain chances could be going up early next week.

Playhouse building competition raises $40K for longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit

It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.

List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows

New data reveals which U.S. cities see homeowners on the move the most – and why affordability and inventory are fueling the turnover.

Anheuser-Busch to close Fairfield Budweiser plant

The decision to close the facility came after a five-year process of the company updating and modernizing its manufacturing.

Residents describe dramatic moments when explosion, fire hit near Hayward

Residents in the area said the explosion was thunderous, shaking their homes. They could hear the boom from the explosion and see the fire.