'It's a little warmer than usual': 3,000 runners brave the heat for Sonoma half-marathon

This weekend, 3,000 runners took to the streets of Sonoma and Napa to participate in the 19th-annual Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon and Rosé 5K. They braved the heat to compete.

Yosemite's Pika Fire continues to burn, no containment

The National Park Service said there's still no containment of a wildfire that started burning more than two weeks ago in Yosemite.

BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat

BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.   

Excessive Heat Warning: Dangerous temperatures roast Bay Area

Much of the Bay Area is under an Excessive Heat Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service said daytime temperatures inland will stay dangerously high through Sunday.

Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports

An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.

East Bay pools expected to be packed this weekend amid soaring heat

Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park in San Ramon was packed Friday as temperatures soared. Hundreds are expected to dive in this weekend to beat the heat.

Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth

Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.

Livermore prepares for extreme heat

A heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Livermore and other parts of the Bay Area. We asked some residents how they were preparing for this dangerously hot weather.

Triple digit heat to roast the Bay Area this weekend

The Bay Area is bracing for intense heat with forecasters predicting hot temperatures that will persist for several days.

Big warmup underway: Heat wave coming to Bay Area

The National Weather Service has officially notified the California State Government that Friday's four-day heat wave will "rival some of the worst heat waves this area has ever seen." 

2nd suspect arrested in connection to Morgan Hill, Gilroy arsons

Morgan Hill police detectives said Tuesday that they arrested a second suspect in connection with a series of arsons in Morgan Hill and Gilroy.

Bay Area inland temps will soar past 100 degrees
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Bay Area inland temps, like Concord, will soar from 90 degrees today to more than 100 degrees on Saturday and Sunday

Staying cool and avoiding fire hazards during a heat wave

Health officials recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible in extreme heat and keeping your space ventilated with a fan or air conditioner.

'Extreme Heat Watch' issued for Bay Area, expect 110 degrees in some locations

Bay Area residents, who have been waiting for "real summer" weather to kick in, can expect to see temperatures hitting the extremes later this week, with triple digits to hit many locations.

Temps warming up
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Steve Paulson says today will be 80 to 90 degrees. Weekend weather will soar to 100.

Cal Fire tests AI program for fighting wildfires

The artificial intelligence (AI) firefighting era has begun in California. To improve wildfire response times, Cal Fire and UC San Diego are testing a $24 million AI program they call ALERTCalifornia.org.