Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Excessive Heat Warning extended
The October heat wave continues. While temperatures should begin to cool in the Thursday forecast, another round of triple digit heat is expected. The Excessive Heat Warning has been extended until 11 pm Thursday. Forecast highs should range from the mid 70s near the coast to 103 well inland. The Friday forecast features slightly cooler temperatures. Drink lots of water and look for the shade! -Mark
Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
Newsom signs flurry of new laws coming to California
California's new laws range from requiring IVF insurance to more penalties for retail theft. Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed a slew of housing bills and laws that will help veterans.
Gov. Newsom vetoed these California bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said no to nearly 200 bills.
Supervisors looking into San Francisco Unified hiring mishap
San Francisco Unified Supt. Matt Wayne said budgeting processes broke down, and the district failed to reconcile $20 million in new funds in its budget for special education.
San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning
In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.
Man in sleeping bag run over by car in Berkeley's Aquatic Park
A man was sleeping in a dirt area near the parking lot of a waste facility in Aquatic Park about 4:30 a.m., when the driver of a car struck him. Police arrested a 40-year-old man on a slew of charges.
Real hot inland
Temps continue to be in the triple digits inland.
Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Bay Area college students weigh in on new law that bans legacy admissions
Gov. Newsom signed AB 1780 which would ban legacy admissions at private universities across the state.
San Francisco supervisors want to expedite gay bathhouse revival
Gay bathhouses in San Francisco could see a revival under new legislation spearheaded by District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.
San Francisco sees hottest day of the year
San Francisco on Tuesday recorded its hottest day of the year temperatures reached the mid-90s.
Heat wave continues
The October heat wave will continue. Excessive Heat Warnings are in place through Wednesday night. After a mild start Wednesday morning, temperatures will heat up quickly during the afternoon. Highs should range from the low 80s near the coast to 107 well inland. We will likely have another round of records. The hot pattern begins to release its grip Thursday. Stay safe in the heat! -Mark
Temperatures as high as 110 degrees expected in parts of Bay Area Wednesday
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Wednesday night in much of the greater Bay Area because of temperatures that could reach 110 degrees in some inland locations and up to 96 degrees in downtown San Francisco, according to the National Weather Service.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Napa-based group preserving their heritage through dance
Ballet Folklorico el "Valle" de St. Helena founded by Alicia Martinez offers free folkloric dance classes. Group has participated in cultural events in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Calistoga, St. Helena, Napa, Vallejo, Vacaville, and San José.
Newsom signs bill legalizing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in California
California will soon allow cannabis cafés, where patrons can eat food, smoke marijuana, and watch live performances, similar to those in operation in Amsterdam.
San Francisco sheriff abruptly suspends ankle monitoring program
San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto has abruptly – and reluctantly – suspended his department's GPS ankle monitoring program at the county's jails.
DMV not requiring drivers 70 and up to take written test for license renewals
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Monday that it will no longer require most drivers 70 and older to take a written knowledge test for license renewals as part of a larger effort to reduce congestion and in-person at their offices.
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico; Newsom attends
Claudia Sheinbaum will take the oath of office Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president and there will be a powerhouse from California representing.