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Court Orders Immediate Release Or Transfer 1,700 San Quentin Prison Inmates Over COVID OutbreakA state appeals court ordered San Quentin State Prison on Tuesday to immediately cut its inmate population by half, which would require transferring or releasing about 1,700 inmates, over the state's inability to manage a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the prison.
Garage Fire Displaces 5 Adults, 2 Dogs In NewarkCrews arrived around 8:30 p.m., and found heavy smoke coming from the garage, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.
High Fire Danger Prompts Red Flag Warning From Wednesday Night Through FridayThe National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Friday for elevated portions of the Bay Area due to high fire danger from predicted gusty winds and low humidity.
San Francisco Approves Creation Of K-12 Black Studies Curriculum By 2022/23The history, culture and contributions of African Americans will be taught to every K-12 student in San Francisco public schools by 2022-2023, according to a resolution passed Tuesday.
Brentwood: Motorcycle Crash Victim Airlifted To Trauma CenterEmergency crews responded to a high-speed crash between a motorcycle and a car in Brentwood, Tuesday evening.
Crews Battle Apartment Fire In San JoseFire crews were battling an apartment fire in San Jose on Boynton Avenue, near Kylie.
Reopening: SF's Move To 'Yellow Tier' Welcome News In City's Forgotten Financial DistrictSan Francisco has now moved into California's 'yellow tier' for reopening amid the coronavirus. The changes finally brings some good news for the Financial District -- a part of the city that has been largely empty since the shutdowns began.
CAREN Act: San Francisco Supervisors Approve Ban On Racist Calls To 911The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation Tuesday banning false, racially-biased calls to 911.
TOP VIDEOS
Court Orders Release Of 1700 San Quentin Inmates Over COVID-19 OutbreakAn appeals court in San Francisco has ordered San Quentin to release more than half the inmates. Others must be transferred. Betty Yu tells us it's because of how the prison mishandled the pandemic.
Reopening: San Francisco Co. Becomes First In California To Move Into Yellow TierSan Francisco County is the first in California to move into the Yellow Tier meaning many indoor businesses will be able to reopen, but with limited capacity. Joe Vazquez breaks down the new rules.
Raw Video: San Jose Apartment FireCrews battled an apartment fire burning on Boynton Avenue near Kylie.
Bay Area Shootings
Two Die In Fatal Oakland Early Morning Shootings Deadly violence continued its grip on Oakland streets early Sunday as a pair of shootings claimed two lives, authorities said. Since Wednesday, shootings in Oakland have claimed five lives and left at least three hospitalized with wounds.
Vallejo Police Investigate Overnight Fatal Shooting Homicide detectives were investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Vallejo man, authorities said.
Update: 2 Dead, 4 Wounded In Friday Night San Jose Restaurant Shooting; Deadly Bay Area Gun Violence Claims 9 Lives Since Wednesday Two men were dead and four other victims hospitalized Friday night after a shooting at San Jose's Nuevo Vallarta Restaurant, authorities said.
Richmond Police Investigate Deadly Late Night ShootingA 44-year-old Richmond man has died from his wounds suffered in a late Friday night shooting, authorities said.
2 Killed, 3 Wounded in Separate San Francisco Friday-Night ShootingsSan Francisco police responded to a pair of deadly shootings in the span of about half an hour Friday night.
Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Fairfield Shopping Mall Parking Lot Caught on CameraA deadly shooting at point-blank range turned a quiet Fairfield shopping mall into a crime scene Thursday night.
Coronavirus Outbreak
Court Orders Immediate Release Or Transfer 1,700 San Quentin Prison Inmates Over COVID OutbreakA state appeals court ordered San Quentin State Prison on Tuesday to immediately cut its inmate population by half, which would require transferring or releasing about 1,700 inmates, over the state's inability to manage a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the prison.
Reopening: SF's Move To 'Yellow Tier' Welcome News In City's Forgotten Financial DistrictSan Francisco has now moved into California's 'yellow tier' for reopening amid the coronavirus. The changes finally brings some good news for the Financial District -- a part of the city that has been largely empty since the shutdowns began.
Santa Clara County Won't Allow Fans at Stadiums Despite California Rule ChangeCalifornia announced new rules for outdoor stadiums Tuesday that allow for some fans to return to the stands while the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on. Sadly for San Francisco 49ers fans, there's no plans for the county to allow fans at Levi's Stadium.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco Approves Creation Of K-12 Black Studies Curriculum By 2022/23The history, culture and contributions of African Americans will be taught to every K-12 student in San Francisco public schools by 2022-2023, according to a resolution passed Tuesday.
Reopening: SF's Move To 'Yellow Tier' Welcome News In City's Forgotten Financial DistrictSan Francisco has now moved into California's 'yellow tier' for reopening amid the coronavirus. The changes finally brings some good news for the Financial District -- a part of the city that has been largely empty since the shutdowns began.
CAREN Act: San Francisco Supervisors Approve Ban On Racist Calls To 911The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved legislation Tuesday banning false, racially-biased calls to 911.
East Bay News
Garage Fire Displaces 5 Adults, 2 Dogs In NewarkCrews arrived around 8:30 p.m., and found heavy smoke coming from the garage, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.
Brentwood: Motorcycle Crash Victim Airlifted To Trauma CenterEmergency crews responded to a high-speed crash between a motorcycle and a car in Brentwood, Tuesday evening.
Many Contra Costa Voters Submit Ballots At Elections Office, Official Drop Boxes Over USPS MistrustThere’s been a steady stream of people visiting the Contra Costa Elections Office to place their ballots into the drop box out front.
South Bay News
Brush Fire Shuts Down Lanes On Interstate 880 In San JoseA brush fire has shut down lanes on Interstate 880 at Stevens Creek Boulevard, in San Jose.
Crews Battle Apartment Fire In San JoseFire crews were battling an apartment fire in San Jose on Boynton Avenue, near Kylie.
Feds vs. Google: Bay Area Tech Giant's Search Policies Target Of Justice Department Antitrust CaseThe Justice Department sued San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Google Tuesday, claiming the company has been abusing its dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers. Seven other states were also considering lawsuits.
North Bay News
Reopening: Napa County Enters Orange Tier, Wineries Can Resume Indoor OperationsNapa County became the latest in the Bay Area and the first in the North Bay to enter the Orange Tier under the state's reopening plan.
Firefighters Gain 100 Percent Containment Of Glass FireCal Fire officials announced 100 percent containment of the Glass Fire Tuesday -- a blaze that roared through 67,484 acres in Sonoma and Napa counties, destroying 642 homes and laying to waste 365 commercial buildings, including nearly two dozen wineries.
PG&E Warns Of Possible New Public Safety Power Shutoffs This WeekPacific Gas and Electric is alerting of possible new Public Safety Power Shutoffs this week in the Bay Area and Northern California.
Bay Area Sports
Santa Clara County Won't Allow Fans at Stadiums Despite California Rule ChangeCalifornia announced new rules for outdoor stadiums Tuesday that allow for some fans to return to the stands while the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on. Sadly for San Francisco 49ers fans, there's no plans for the county to allow fans at Levi's Stadium.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 7: Joe Mixon Injury Opens Door For Giovani BernardThe Bengals top running back was injured in Week 6 opening an opportunity for Bernard to step up and fill the top role in Week 7.
49ers Victory Hangover: More Injuries To Overcome As Mostert, Garland Go On IRThe San Francisco 49ers came down from the high of beating the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night to learn that the reigning NFC Champions will have to overcome more injuries.