Mandelman urges SF to declare ‘climate emergency’
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced a resolution at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to declare a climate emergency.Read More
Tow truck driver struck and killed on Hwy 101 shoulder
A male tow truck driver died when a Chevrolet pickup crashed into a disabled Toyota Prius on the right-hand shoulder of southbound U.S. Highway 101 Tuesday afternoon, the California...Read More
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for several areas around Russian River
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for several areas around the Russian River because the river is expected to go above flood stage amid stormy weather in the Bay...Read More
Two Concord men arrested for fatal shooting over bicycle dispute
Two men have been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man in a dispute over a bicycle in Concord earlier this month, police said Tuesday. Jose Hernandez-Barajas,...Read More
Mudslide shuts down portion of Monte Rio Bohemian Highway
A mudslide containing logs and trees is blocking several hundred yards of the Bohemian Highway in Monte Rio, Monte Rio Fire Protection District Chief Steve Baxman said Tuesday afternoon....Read More
SF State shaken Monday by shooting, power outage and startling fireworks
Three unrelated incidents Monday night at and near San Francisco State University caused concern but at no time endangered students or faculty on campus, according to the school. The...Read More
Sunnyvale officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has determined that a Sunnyvale public safety officer acted lawfully when he shot and killed a 25-year-old stabbing suspect in October 2017,...Read More
Residents near Russian River advised to evacuate due to flood forecast
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday morning said people living near the Russian River should evacuate. The river is forecast to go above the flood stage of 32...Read More
San Jose evacuation lifted, Google building hazmat incident cleared
San Jose firefighters have canceled a hazardous material evacuation at a Google office building Tuesday morning after crews found no dangerous materials during a search. Firefighters responded to the...Read More
Livermore rancher faces arraignment for brother’s shooting death
A 54-year-old man from rural Livermore is tentatively scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon in connection with the fatal shooting of his brother on Saturday night, an Alameda County...Read More
Hazardous materials incident prompts San Jose evacuation
San Jose firefighters are asking people to avoid the area around 75 E. Trimble Road on Tuesday morning while they investigate a hazardous materials incident, according to the fire...Read More
State Supt. Tony Thurmond returns as Oakland teachers union, district continue talks
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond will return Tuesday for a second day as a mediator in negotiations between the Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education...Read More
Flooding in Sonoma Co. causes road and school closures
Various roads and schools in unincorporated Sonoma County are closed Tuesday morning because of flooding, according to the county’s Department of Transportation and Public Works. A mudslide has closed...Read More
Carmel ‘dirt broker’ sentenced to 30 months for illegal dumping
A Carmel man was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison for the illegal dumping of pollutants into U.S. waters, including wetlands, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. James...Read More
Salinas inmate sentenced to 141 years for murder of cellmate
An inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison was sentenced to 141 years to life in prison on Friday for murdering his cellmate in October 2013, and assaulting another with...Read More
Heavy rain and strong winds to hit Bay Area through Wednesday
Tuesday will be very windy, with rain. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs will be in the upper 50s. South winds will be 30 to 45 mph, with...Read More