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Thunderstorms and wind to increase fire risk
The risk for wildfires will increase Thursday night into Friday morning in the San Francisco Bay Area because of a slight chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather...Read More
Skateboarder hospitalized after collision with car
A skateboarder suffered major injuries in a collision with a vehicle Sunday in Livermore, police said.Read More
Curie Fire burns 100 acres, 90 percent contained
The Curie Fire at Santa Teresa County Park that began Tuesday afternoon has burned 100 acres and is 90 percent contained as of Wednesday morning.Read More
Bicyclist dies in collision with pickup truck
A 60-year-old man riding a bicycle was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Concord early Wednesday morning.Read More
Grand jury indictments target notorious graffiti vandals
Seven people have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly vandalizing small businesses and recreational areas with graffiti.Read More
Eighth-cent parks tax heads to Sonoma voters
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors moved to place an eighth-cent transactions and use tax for deferred maintenance and improvements in county and city parks on the Nov. 6...Read More
Supes again reject Farrell police commission pick
The reappointment of a San Francisco police commissioner nominated by Mayor Mark Farrell was blocked for the second time in a vote Tuesday by The City's Board of Supervisors.Read More
Pedicab driver’s death renews call for protected bikeway
A final design for a two-way protected bikeway along the Embarcadero is expected by this fall.Read More
Sheriff to close Richmond ICE facility
Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston announced plans Tuesday to end a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Marshals Service that allowed ICE to house...Read More
Horses die in Morgan Hill grass fire
Four horses died in a grass fire that started Tuesday afternoon at Hale and Miramonte avenues near Morgan Hill in unincorporated Santa Clara County, a Cal Fire spokeswoman said.Read More
Santa Teresa County Park fire nearly contained
A fire at Curie Drive and San Ignacio Avenue at Santa Teresa County Park has grown to about 85 acres and is 80 percent contained Tuesday evening, according to...Read More
Bartender quickly evacuated pub during fire
A bartender at an Irish pub in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood is being credited with helping evacuate several patrons during a 3-alarm fire Monday night.Read More
Pedicab driver struck in Embarcadero dies
A pedicab driver seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision late last month along The Embarcadero in The City has died, according to a spokesman at San Francisco General Hospital.Read More
Nine displaced by overnight North Beach fire
At least 9 people were displaced due to a 3-alarm fire in North Beach early Tuesday morning.Read More
San Jose to JFK non-stops are now a thing
Alaska Airlines' daily non-stop between Mineta San Jose International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport departed Silicon Valley Monday morning.Read More
November ballot measure to address homelessness
During a rally Tuesday afternoon outside of City Hall, supporters of the Our City, Our Home measure turned in 28,000 signatures to The City.Read More
Berkeley evicts Marina vehicle dwellers
The city of Berkeley has evicted about 35 homeless people who were living in RVs and vans in the parking lot of the recently-closed HS Lordships restaurant.Read More
I-580 reopens after Grant Fire contained
Crews have fully contained the Grant Fire, which started Sunday and burned 640 acres near the Altamont Pass and Interstate Highway 580.Read More
Coast Guard rescues surfer near HMB
The U.S. Coast Guard and an East Bay Regional Park District lifeguard rescued a surfer who was stuck on rocks near Half Moon Bay.Read More
VTA light rail service to resume after double-fatal
Normal light-rail train operations will resume on the Winchester-Mountain View line Monday after a double-fatal train collision.Read More