Central Valley winemaker and former astronaut returns to his roots, hopes to inspire others
By Kenny Choi From the fields of California’s Central Valley, José Hernández spent much of his life pursuing goals that once…
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Central Valley winemaker returns to his roots after reaching for the stars
José Hernández grew up in a migrant farm worker family and spent years chasing a dream that often seemed impossible. Kenny Choi reports he is now…
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New Marin County Vista Point bike trail is a safer ride into Sausalito
One of the Bay Area’s most popular bike rides near the Golden Gate Bridge is about to become much safer. Sooji Nam…
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Berkeley enacts strict wildfire home hardening rules
By John Ramos The State of California is finalizing a new set of regulations for hardening homes against wildfire. But the city of Berkeley has…
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Berkeley homeless encampment sweep creates secondary encampments nearby
By Carlos E. Castañeda When the City of Berkeley started its sweep of the Harrison Street corridor homeless encampment last week, the sidewalks of…
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Endangered condor sanctuary close to wildfires burning in Monterey County
A sanctuary for endangered condors is near the Plaskett and Timber fires in Monterey County. Veronica Macias reports on how wildlife experts are…
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Berkeley enacts strict rules on wildfire defensible space around homes
The City of Berkeley has enacted strict rules on creating defensible space around homes to protect from wildfires, with the hope that the state…
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Inician huelga de hambre por altos costos de electricidad
Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, Mexico (KYMA) – Los altos costos de energía eléctrica y constantes apagones, han generado que dos…
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Invasive golden mussels found in Alameda County’s Lake Del Valle prompt 30-day boat quarantine
By Carlos E. Castañeda A species of highly invasive mussel have been found at an Alameda County lake, prompting authorities to issue a quarantine on…
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Mexico responded to a Spanish woman’s murder with urgency. Some say it’s not doing enough for female victims at home
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The recent murder of a female foreign exchange student in central Mexico has cast international attention on the…
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Man pleads guilty in 2023 San Francisco Mission District mass shooting
By Carlos E. Castañeda A man accused in a drive-by mass shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District in 2023 pleaded guilty on Monday to…
Continue ReadingRare childhood cancer, Paramount merger, desert disappearance: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s the best medicine — and it’s free. Science backs up this easy way to get healthier.…
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Former Santa Clara County undersheriff pleads guilty in bribery scandal
By Tim Fang Former Santa Clara County undersheriff Rick Sung was convicted in connection with a bribery scandal that led to the resignation of the…
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California enacts data center laws giving communities more control over facilities
By Carlos E. Castañeda California placed new restrictions on data centers as Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a slate of bills giving local…
Continue ReadingIran to attend UN assembly in New York — even as peace with US remains elusive
By Billy Stockwell, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A slimmed-down Iranian delegation arrived in New York this week for the United Nations…
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Retired California State Parks Superintendent pleads not guilty to eavesdropping charges
By Chelsea Hylton A former California State Parks Superintendent who is accused of filming male employees in the nude while they changed in a locker…
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Newsom signs San Francisco Mayor Lurie-backed bill toughening sideshow penalties
By Tim Fang A bill supported by San Francisco lawmakers that toughens penalties for drivers participating in sideshows across California has been…
Continue ReadingAirport operations resume after technical problems caused travel meltdown at major Northeast travel hubs
By Cindy Von Quednow, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Hours after telecom lines were severed by a construction crew in New Jersey, leading to a…
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Mother gives birth during traffic jam in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park
By Tim Fang A mother gave birth to a baby girl while stuck in traffic in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park over the weekend, officials said.…
Continue Reading2 dead after helicopter crashes in Yosemite during Dome Fire operations
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two members of a helicopter crew battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed when their aircraft…
Continue ReadingAs US steers clear of Yemen fight, the Iran-backed Houthis launch next phase of campaign
By Tim Lister (CNN) — In the last month, Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have joined the Middle East conflict in dramatic fashion —…
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California declares state of emergency ahead of potentially historic El Niño
By Cecilio Padilla California is under a statewide emergency declaration as Gov. Gavin Newsom moves to speed up preparations for a powerful El…
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San Francisco Giants announcer Duane Kuiper shares throat cancer diagnosis
By Tim Fang Longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer and is undergoing…
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Helicopter helping fight Dome Fire near Yosemite crashes, killing 2
By Cecilio Padilla Two helicopter crew members were killed Sunday when their aircraft crashed while fighting the Dome Fire in Mariposa County. The…
Continue ReadingWhat to expect at the UN General Assembly, the biggest event in world diplomacy
By Max Saltman, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Fear not, world leaders — the UN’s notorious escalator has been fixed in time for…
Continue ReadingFlorida fishing charter makes an unexpected catch: A US military drone
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Speckled trout, redfish, flounder, mackerel, sharks. These are what you might expect to reel in while fishing off…
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New North Bay bike path aims to offer cyclists a safer option
By CBS Bay Area In less than two weeks, cyclists will be able to enjoy a new paved path to head down to Sausalito and the North Bay.…
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Acude a la Gala de Radio SIn Fronteras este 16 de Octubre
Carolina Garcia Acude a la Gala de Radio SIn Fronteras este 16 de…
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North Bay cycling community hopeful new path will keep them out of danger
In less than two weeks, cyclists will be able to enjoy a new paved path to head down to Sausalito and the North…
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Gov. Newsom signs bills supporting Los Angeles ahead of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
By Chelsea Hylton As Los Angeles gets ready to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills to…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Canada’s Yom Kippur shooting has died, authorities say
By Laura Sharman, Hanna Park, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A police officer was shot and wounded near a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, on Sunday…
Continue ReadingIs Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz doomed as far right wins again?
By Sebastian Shukla, CNN Berlin (CNN) — “It is a disaster.” Those were the words of a forlorn-looking German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as…
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49ers score TDs on 1st 5 drives to beat the Dolphins 35-13
By CBS Bay Area The San Francisco 49ers handled the return from Australia just as well as the trip there and have started the season with two…
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Placer County deputies kill armed suspect after Iowa Hill shootout
By Brandon Downs An armed suspect sought in the killing of a woman near Iowa Hill was shot and killed by Placer County sheriff’s deputies early…
Continue ReadingThe tragic death of a woman who testified against her mafia father after he murdered her mother
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome, Italy (CNN) — It was a necklace that helped Denise Cosco identify her mother after she was murdered by her…
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Chileno Fire burns more than 300 acres in Marin County, forward progress stopped
By Brandon Downs Forward progress of a grass fire in Marin County has been stopped at more than 300 acres, crews said. The Marin County Fire…
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Newsom approves long-envisioned terminal for emission-free ferry in Berkeley
By John Ramos Last week, Gov. Newsom announced that he was cutting through the red tape to help Berkeley get a long-envisioned ferry terminal. It…
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Marin County fire crews respond to Chileno Fire
Fire crews are responding to a fire in Marin County that has burned more than 100 acres on Sunday…
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Newsom paves the way for electric ferry in Berkeley, but not everyone is thrilled about it
Last week, Gov. Newsom announced that he was cutting through the red tape to help Berkeley get a long-envisioned ferry…
Continue ReadingPatrick Clancy reflects on losing his children, forgiving his ex-wife for killing them and starting over
By Elise Hammond, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Patrick Clancy said he thought he was doing the best he could in the months leading up to the day…
Continue ReadingEx-husband of Hong Kong socialite goes on trial for murder in case that shocked world
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Days after Hong Kong socialite and influencer Abby Choi was reported missing in 2023, some of her remains…
Continue ReadingMan shot by ICE moved from hospital to detention center ‘with a bullet in his back,’ lawyer tells CNN
By Eduardo Cuevas, Ed Lavandera, Ashley Killough, Priscilla Alvarez, Boer Deng, Andy Rose, Julianna Bragg, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — An…
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California makes Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in nod to beloved song “9 To 5”
By Jose Fabian California Gov. Gavin Newsom officially made Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day to honor her and as a nod to Parton’s beloved song…
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Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Logan Schiciano, CNN (CNN) — As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…
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Ruling pro-Putin party set to win Russia’s tightly controlled wartime parliamentary election
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The United Russia party is easily on track to win Sunday’s tightly controlled Russian parliamentary…
Continue ReadingChancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a ‘disaster,’ as far-right surges again
By Sebastian Shukla, Sophie Tanno, Thom Poole, CNN Berlin (CNN) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party…
Continue ReadingA string of rare childhood cancer cases in this California suburb has the community on edge
By Julia Vargas Jones, CNN (CNN) — On January 10, 2026, Lilly Dalton wrote her last Instagram post. “I can’t believe I’m making this…
Continue ReadingIsraeli president overrules military to pardon soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian attacker
By Oren Liebermann, Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog pardoned a soldier who shot and killed an incapacitated Palestinian…
Continue ReadingMoscow targeted by Ukraine’s largest ever drone attack on final day of Russia’s election
By Laura Sharman, Svitlana Vlasova, Darya Tarasova, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine carried out its largest ever drone attack on the…
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