Commission unanimously confirms first openly gay California Supreme Court justice
"I am not here in spite of the struggle, I am here because of the struggle."Read More
Benicia police officer fatally strikes pedestrian with patrol car
A man was fatally struck by an on-duty police officer vehicle early Wednesday morning, Benicia police officials announced. Around 2 a.m., the officer was traveling along the 1900 block...Read More
Challenger concedes race to Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan
The main challenger to Oakland City Council President Rebecca Kaplan’s next term on the council has conceded the election, Kaplan’s office said this week. Derreck Johnson conceded the race...Read More
Supervisors approve Santa Rosa hotel purchase as transitional housing, resource center
The purchase of a Santa Rosa hotel to provide temporary housing for vulnerable people lacking shelter was approved Tuesday by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. The $8 million...Read More
Incumbent concedes Oakland District 3 seat to housing activist Carroll Fife
Oakland City Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney has conceded the District 3 council race to Carroll Fife, who was leading by a wide margin in updated election results Tuesday, according...Read More
High tides threaten to flood parts of Marin County as early as Friday
Marin County officials are warning residents that high tides may bring localized flooding to certain low-lying areas as soon as this Friday. Tides could be high enough to cause...Read More
San Francisco shuts down indoor dining in effort to tamp down Covid-19 surge
After Friday, San Francisco restaurants will no longer be permitted to serve diners indoors, a change to local health guidelines prompted by an increase in Covid-19 cases. City officials...Read More
Five people escape burning building in East Oakland
Five people escaped unharmed from a burning building Tuesday morning in East Oakland, a fire official said. The fire was reported at 6:06 a.m. behind a separate structure at...Read More
Breed, Haney propose stricter appeals process for city projects
Supervisor Matt Haney is looking to tighten requirements surrounding how public appeals to city projects are considered. Mayor London Breed is supporting the proposal. Haney will introduce legislation during...Read More
Suspected DUI pursuit ends in fatal overturn crash
A man died after his vehicle overturned during a pursuit on U.S. Highway 101 in the South Bay early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP...Read More
State Covid-19 cases jump 50 percent in past three weeks
California’s rate of positive coronavirus tests has increased nearly 50 percent over the last three weeks, possibly portending the next wave of the pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday....Read More
Community advisory committee may disband as former Concord Naval Weapons Station project stalls
The Concord City Council on Tuesday will discuss disbanding a community advisory committee formed to help inform the city’s Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project, since the project is...Read More
Martinez fight leaves three injured with stab wounds, one with gunshot wound
A 21-year-old man was shot and three other people were stabbed in an altercation near the Martinez waterfront on Sunday night, police said. Officers responded around 9 p.m. to...Read More
Man suspected of DUI crashes into parked plane at San Jose airport
A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle into a parked airplane at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose on Sunday afternoon,...Read More
Crews work through night to knock down San Leandro box plant blaze
A two-alarm fire reported late Sunday night at a commercial facility in San Leandro has been extinguished with no injuries reported, fire and company officials said Monday. The blaze...Read More
Philhour concedes, Chan wins District 1 supervisor race
San Francisco District 1 supervisor candidate Marjan Philhour has conceded the race to Connie Chan after falling behind by 123 votes. Philhour said in a tweet at 6 p.m....Read More
Weather service issues overnight frost advisory for North Bay interior valleys
The Bay Area, already under an advisory of strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph through 4 p.m. Sunday, should prepare for frost in some areas overnight, the...Read More
Oakland turns up to celebrate election results
People filled the streets of Oakland Saturday morning in reaction to major news outlets projecting Joe Biden and Oakland native Kamala Harris as the next president and vice president...Read More
Local leaders show love for Bay Area native Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, President-elect Joe Biden
"A Trump campaign punctuated by racism and misogyny will end with a Black woman in the White House and a bold agenda for women's equality and dignity."Read More
Pennsylvania hands Joe Biden the presidency
A Saturday morning update from Pennsylvania election officials tipped the scale to the point of no return, making former Vice President Joe Biden the next president-elect. The race was...Read More