BART in financial distress, even as ridership bounces back post-pandemic
This November, voters in several Bay Area counties will get the chance to decide on a regional transportation funding measure that may decide BART’S…
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Algae bloom in Monterey Bay halts anchovy and sardine fishing
A domoic acid outbreak in Monterey Bay has led to an algal bloom – plus a temporary ban on anchovy and sardine fishing that is leaving commercial…
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Friday evening First Alert Weather forecast with Darren Peck 7/10/26
There is a small chance of thunder and lightning early next week, while temperatures are set to rise across the Bay Area over the weekend.…
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16 puppies rescued from Walmart parking lot in Livermore
The 9-week-old border collie mixes were found wandering the Walmart parking lot on Wednesday…
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3.8, 4.4-magnitude earthquakes strike Mendocino County, followed by aftershocks
By Carlos E. Castañeda Several minor earthquakes rattled a portion of Northern California on Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological…
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BART making upgrades to address safety issues
BART hopes to address one of the biggest concerns among riders as the transit system faces an uncertain future. Ryan Yamamoto and Brad Hamilton…
Continue ReadingThe newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?
By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — When President Donald Trump departed Turkey this week, he boarded a 35-year-old…
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Morgan Hill summer camp counselor charged in child sexual assault case
By Tim Fang A summer camp counselor in Santa Clara County was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged child sexual assault, according to…
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San Jose man gets jail after causing his own road rage crash, submitting fraudulent insurance claim
By Carlos E. Castañeda A man caught on dashcam video causing his own road rage crash on U.S Highway 101 in San Jose, and who later submitted a…
Continue ReadingBipartisan senators announce agreement with Trump administration on Russia sanctions
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Bipartisan senators announced an agreement with the Trump administration on Friday to move ahead with an updated…
Continue ReadingKing Charles hosted Harry and Meghan for a private family gathering in Gloucestershire
By Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie…
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16 puppies wandering in Livermore Walmart parking lot rescued; 1 dies after hit by car
By CBS Bay Area Sixteen puppies are being cared for at two East Bay animal shelters after being abandoned in the parking lot of a Walmart store in…
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Northern California high school graduation shooting suspect arrested in Texas
By Cecilio Padilla A 17-year-old suspect was arrested in Texas in connection with the deadly shooting after a high school graduation ceremony in…
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San Jose scooter rider accused of over 30 burglaries targeting eateries, coffee shops
By Tim Fang Authorities in the South Bay said they arrested a man who allegedly committed two dozen burglaries targeting restaurants and coffee…
Continue ReadingA 300-year-old bonfire tradition in Northern Ireland has turned its flames on Muslims
By Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — In a tradition dating back more than 300 years, towering pyres have been lit every July in Northern Ireland to mark…
Continue ReadingFederal task force designed to make Memphis safer faces scrutiny after two deadly shootings by law enforcement in one week
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The fatal shooting of a man in Memphis by an armed Tennessee National Guardsman on Sunday brought shock and concern…
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Crime scene selfies lead to arrests in $100,000 burglary, Bay Area police say
By Tim Fang Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area said a suspect’s selfie from a crime scene helped lead to arrests in a $100,000…
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Fairfield I-80 crash leaves driver dead near Cordelia
By Cecilio Padilla A man died in an early Friday morning crash on Interstate 80 near Fairfield in Solano County, authorities said. California Highway…
Continue ReadingFrom homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
By Meg Dunn, CNN Syracuse, NY (CNN) — Andrew Lunetta saw the same pattern over and over while working at homeless shelters in Syracuse, New…
Continue ReadingVictims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’
By Billy Stockwell and Magdalena Vitores Moreno, CNN (CNN) — At least 12 people have been killed in one of southern Spain’s worst-ever…
Continue ReadingChild’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
By Rhea Mogul, Ayushi Shah, CNN (CNN) — The shocking rape and murder of a girl in eastern India has sparked widespread unrest that led to the…
Continue ReadingHouston officials call out lack of federal collaboration after fatal ICE shooting
By Julianna Bragg, Priscilla Alvarez, Alisha Ebrahimji, Caroll Alvarado, Danya Gainor, Carolina Peguero, Norma Galeana, CNN (CNN) — Days after…
Continue ReadingChina reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — China has successfully recovered the first stage of a carrier rocket during an orbital launch test,…
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California bill would let insurers monitor driving data for discounts
By Gio Insignares A California bill would let insurers monitor customers’ driving data in exchange for discounted premiums. Assemblymember Tina…
Continue ReadingMillions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Millions of HIV/AIDS patients, many of them in Africa, face an uncertain future as a financial cliff-edge for…
Continue ReadingTorrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion
By Sylvie Zhuang, Shuai Zhang, and Hilary Whiteman, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — It sounds like the script of a low-budget horror movie – a…
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Gov. Newsom says “the abuse was overwhelming” after claiming he and his wife are under investigation by DOJ
By Steve Large California Gov. Gavin Newsom is beginning a national campaign tour Thursday night, traveling to Nevada and the South to help with…
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C&H Sugar diverts raw sugar shipments amid labor dispute, prompting contamination concerns
By CBS Bay Area More than a month into a labor dispute at the C&H Sugar refinery in Crockett, the fight is expanding beyond the picket line and…
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Diverted C&H Sugar shipments prompt contamination concerns amid labor dispute
C&H Sugar has diverted some raw sugar shipments arriving by ship from its Crockett facility to Levin Terminal in Richmond, drawing concern from…
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Gov. Newsom announces $2.4 billion in California special education funding
By CBS Bay Area California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Thursday on a bill that allocates $2.4 billion towards special education across the state.…
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Video captures Santa Cruz cliff erosion at popular Steamer Lane surf spot
By Kenny Choi Surfers from around the world have traveled to Santa Cruz to ride the waves at Steamer Lane, considered one of the best surf breaks in…
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Coastal erosion in Santa Cruz impacts popular surfing destination
The City of Santa Cruz announced Thursday that it would be holding public meetings in August to discuss solutions to coastal erosion and sea level…
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Thursday evening First Alert Weather forecast with Darren Peck 7/9/2026
Meteorologist Darren Peck predicts a small chance of rain towards the end of this week in the inland Bay…
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Interim Oakland police chief secures permanent position
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that James Beere has officially been appointed as the city’s permanent police…
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Oakland Zoo welcomes new tiger rehabilitated after rescue from notorious Northern California sanctuary
By CBS Bay Area The Oakland Zoo is now home to a female tiger rescued from a notorious Northern California wildlife sanctuary that was forced to shut…
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Suisun City man charged with murder, hit-and-run after crash at Napa casino
By Brandon Downs A Suisun City man was charged with murder and hit-and-run after a crash outside the Ace and Vine Casino in Napa earlier this week,…
Continue ReadingIran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — As the sea of mourners filled a colossal mosque courtyard in Tehran to see the body of Iran’s slain Supreme…
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San Jose police arrest 8 for alleged gang-related assaults, other crimes
By Tim Fang Police in San Jose announced the arrests of eight people, including four teenagers, in connection with alleged gang assaults and other…
Continue ReadingMexico to file complaints in US over ICE-related deaths of 17 Mexicans
By Uriel Blanco, CNN (CNN) — Mexico is seeking a criminal investigation in the United States related to the deaths of 17 Mexicans in…
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Former mayor of California town arrested in foreign exchange student sex abuse case
By Cecilio Padilla A former mayor of a Northern California city has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a minor foreign exchange student…
Continue ReadingRising mosquito threat, haunting mission, golf course: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Kimberly Richardson, Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! You’re probably doing this one common thing on your walks — and it’s…
Continue ReadingNolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension
By Chelsea Bailey, Ryan Young, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — On July 4, Nolan Wells set out to celebrate Independence Day on a popular barrier…
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Oakland Roots will no longer play at Coliseum after this season, team announces
By Carlos E. Castañeda The Oakland Roots soccer club will no longer play home games at the Oakland Coliseum beginning next season, the team…
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Sacramento police arrest 3 from Bay Area after deadly cannabis warehouse burglary
By Brandon Downs Three suspects from the Bay Area have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting during a burglary at a Sacramento cannabis…
Continue ReadingInside the insurgent rise and rapid downfall of Graham Platner’s campaign
By Arit John, Arlette Saenz, Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Soon after news broke Monday that a woman who had previously dated Maine Democratic…
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3.5 earthquake shakes portion of California Central Coast
By Carlos E. Castañeda A minor earthquake shook a portion of the Central Coast on Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The…
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SFO announces plans for ‘exclusive’ members-only terminal
How much would you pay for an exclusive air travel experience? The San Francisco International Airport has announced plans to build a private, more…
Continue ReadingSuspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing ‘said he wishes he hadn’t done it,’ roommate told Utah prosecutors
By Andi Babineau, Nicki Brown, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — The former roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist…
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Watch: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee introduces James Beere introduced as city’s permanent police chief
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the…
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