California AG Rob Bonta returning $155K of Duong contributions
The California Attorney General is returning $155,000 of campaign contributions given to him by members of Oakland's Duong family, who were raided by the FBI in June.
Hotel telephone operator, 74, pushed to death on BART platform
A 74-year-old telephone operator was fatally pushed on a BART platform this week and her nephew said that even though there is a man now charged with her death, it won't "bring her back, being angry."
Will fog block July 4 San Francisco's fireworks?
San Francisco's annual fireworks display on the waterfront is often obscured by fog. What about this year?
Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier has breast cancer
Former U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) shared candid news that she has breast cancer in a series of messages on social media on Thursday.
Are fireworks legal in California?
For many people, the Fourth of July holiday means BBQs, pool parties, good vibes, and of course, firework shows! But in the Golden State, you may want to think twice before lighting your own fireworks.
California lawmakers reverse course on retail theft ballot measure
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders reversed course on a plan to place a crime-focused initiative on the November ballot a day after announcing it.
California's Death Valley could tie heat record
Temperatures could hit 129 degrees in Death Valley on Sunday.
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing.
Civil grand jury questions if OPD can accommodate new license plate readers
The Alameda County Civil Grand Jury released a report questioning whether OPD can accommodate the new license plate reader cameras.
Bay Area cities cancel July 4 festivities because of extreme heat
The extreme heat and fire danger is spurring Bay Area cities to cancel July 4 activities for the health and safety of their residents.
Oakland paid out more for potholes than police force cases
Oakland has paid out far more to settle pothole injury cases than excessive force and wrongful death police cases in the last five years, according to a data analysis by KTVU.
At $27M, Oakland’s pothole payouts are the priciest of any Bay Area city
Oakland has paid the most in pothole lawsuit payouts out of any major city in the Bay Area over the last five years, a KTVU analysis of public records shows.
Heatwave-related death of homeless man reported in San Jose
A man in San Jose died this week in the record-breaking heatwave scorching the Bay Area.
San Francisco ready for clear skies, fireworks and big crowds
The city's annual fireworks display on the waterfront is often obscured by fog. But that's not expected to be the case this year. The hot temperatures are making for clear skies this holiday. San Francisco is ready to put on a great show. Illuminate, the group behind the Pride lasers and Bay Lights, debuted the Aurora lights at the Ferry Building on the eve of the Fourth of July. The lasers will remain visible at night through July 7th.
Homicide in Berkeley, shooting in San Francisco
Officials are investigating a Berkeley homicide after someone was shot Wednesday evening, officials say.
Passenger stabbed on SamTrans after suspect tries to steal bus
An elderly passenger aboard a SamTrans bus was stabbed in San Bruno Wednesday morning by a man who allegedly tried to steal the bus, sheriff's officials say.
Family forced to live in trailer after fireworks sparked blaze, burning down their home of 20 years
A Palmdale family's house burned down after someone set off fireworks nearby.
Alameda County Fair adds measures to keep cool in triple-digit heat
Alameda County Fair officials have made adjustments to battle the triple-digit heat that continues through the Fourth of July holiday week.
Robbers identifying themselves as police in Oakland home invasions
Robbers have been claiming to be police officers in two home invasions in different parts of Oakland, police said Wednesday.
Child falls from window in San Francisco
A child is in critical condition after falling from a window in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood on Wednesday, authorities said.