East Bay Rapper Killed, 2 Injured In Richmond Drive-By ShootingA popular Richmond rapper was killed and two others injured in a shooting in Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood Friday, police said.
National Park Service Releases Point Reyes Plan; Limit To Size Of Tule Elk Herd; Allow Cattle RanchingThe National Park Service has released the final version of a report detailing how it wants to manage private ranching and tule elk herds in Point Reyes National Seashore and the north district of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
San Jose Officials Promise Crackdown on Illegal SideshowsSan Jose police and city leaders said Friday they've seen a significant rise in sideshows and street races in the past few months.
Walnut Creek Settles With Family of Police Shooting Victim Miles HallThe family of police-shooting victim Miles Hall and the city of Walnut Creek announced a $4 million settlement in their lawsuit.
Zillow: San Jose, San Francisco Home Prices Jump While Rental Market Continues To DropHome prices in the 50 largest markets in the U.S. have made the biggest monthly jump in seven years, with the biggest spike in the San Jose and San Francisco metro areas, according to the latest report from real estate database firm Zillow.
A's Beat Giants, Clinch Playoff Berth With Mariners' LossThe Oakland A's clinched their third straight playoff berth with Seattle's loss to San Diego and a 6-0 win against the Giants on Friday night, highlighted by Matt Olson's three-run homer.
Bay Area Politicians Pay Tribute To Supreme Court Justice GinsburgA number of Bay Area politicians reacted Friday evening to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, posting tributes to the Supreme Court icon on social media.
Tourists Trickle Back To San Francisco As More Hotels, Restaurants Set To ReopenSan Francisco's world-famous Fairmont Hotel is now hosting guests after a six-month closure. The city also announced Friday that more openings might be on the way. Could it be enough to help the city turn the corner on the worst of the pandemic?
Hundreds Gather at Vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsburg in San Francisco Castro DistrictSeveral hundred people gathered at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco Friday evening to honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died earlier in the day.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Tourists Trickle Back To San Francisco As More Hotels, Restaurants Set To ReopenSan Francisco's world-famous Fairmont Hotel is now hosting guests after a six-month closure. The city also announced Friday that more openings might be on the way. Could it be enough to help the city turn the corner on the worst of the pandemic?
Hundreds Gather at Vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsburg in San Francisco Castro DistrictSeveral hundred people gathered at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco Friday evening to honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died earlier in the day.
Bay Area Restaurants Celebrate Rosh Hashana With Special Meal KitsThe Jewish new year may look different in the age of COVID-19 but restaurants across the Bay Area are trying to preserve tradition with special meal kits.
Drive-In Movie Theater At San Francisco's Fort Mason Welcomes CrowdsThe city of San Francisco has joined Concord, Santa Rosa, Pleasanton and San Mateo in opening the one type of entertainment venue that can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic: a drive-in movie theater.
New California Law Expands Tax Credit for ImmigrantsCalifornia will give tax breaks to more immigrants — including those living in the country illegally — under a new law that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
49ers Rule Out All-Pro TE George Kittle For Game Vs. JetsThe San Francisco 49ers will be without All-Pro tight end George Kittle this week because of a sprained left knee.
East Bay News
East Bay Rapper Killed, 2 Injured In Richmond Drive-By ShootingA popular Richmond rapper was killed and two others injured in a shooting in Richmond's Iron Triangle neighborhood Friday, police said.
Walnut Creek Settles With Family of Police Shooting Victim Miles HallThe family of police-shooting victim Miles Hall and the city of Walnut Creek announced a $4 million settlement in their lawsuit.
UPDATE: Concord Homeowner Escapes With 2 Dogs Before Fire Engulfs HouseAn East Bay woman managed to escape from her Concord home with her two dogs just moments before the structure was completely engulfed in flames late Friday morning.
Suspect In Custody After Stabbing At Warm Springs BART StationA suspect is in custody following a stabbing that briefly shut down BART's Warm Springs station Friday afternoon, BART officials said.
New Spare The Air Alert Issued For Parts Of North And East Bay SaturdayOfficials with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District have issued a Spare the Air Alert for parts of the North and East Bay Saturday due to wildfire smoke.
Man Shot To Death In Busy Hayward Intersection; Suspect At LargePolice in Hayward were seeking the public's help in solving the fatal shooting of a local resident found mortally wounded in a busy Hayward intersection last week.
South Bay News
San Jose Officials Promise Crackdown on Illegal SideshowsSan Jose police and city leaders said Friday they've seen a significant rise in sideshows and street races in the past few months.
Whistleblower Accuses San Jose State University of Cover-Ups, Retaliation Over Misconduct AllegationsTop officials at San Jose State University are accused of covering up allegations of misconduct, including sexual abuse, as well as retaliation against whistleblowers, according to a former university employee.
With COVID-19 Increasing Risk, Santa Clara County Offers Free Flu ShotsStarting this Saturday, Santa Clara County will be offering free flu shots to residents and will offer them every Saturday in front of the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
Driver Killed Thursday in Solo-Car Crash Marks 31st San Jose Traffic Fatality of 2020The driver of a speeding car died after losing control of the vehicle, hitting a tree and coming to rest in the Guadalupe River, San Jose police said Thursday evening.
Arrest Made In Deadly Shooting Near Downtown San JoseA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a deadly shooting near Downtown San Jose last month.
San Jose Unified School District To Continue Distance Learning Through At Least DecemberThe San Jose Unified School District announced that distance learning will continue through at least the end of December 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Bay News
National Park Service Releases Point Reyes Plan; Limit To Size Of Tule Elk Herd; Allow Cattle RanchingThe National Park Service has released the final version of a report detailing how it wants to manage private ranching and tule elk herds in Point Reyes National Seashore and the north district of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Navy Captain Says He Knowingly Risked Career With COVID-19 WarningThe dismissed captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier knew he was jeopardizing his military career when he broke protocol and sent a now-famous email warning of possible sailor deaths due to a coronavirus breakout on board.
3 Arrested After Park Police Discover Pot Grows in Sonoma, Napa County ParksLaw enforcement agents for California State Parks uncovered multiple illegal pot grows at Robert Louis Stevenson and Sugarloaf Ridge state parks over the summer, leading to the arrest of three Santa Rosa men.
New Spare The Air Alert Issued For Parts Of North And East Bay SaturdayOfficials with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District have issued a Spare the Air Alert for parts of the North and East Bay Saturday due to wildfire smoke.
Reopening: 'I Don't Think It's Surprising'; Sonoma Health Officials Trace 62 COVID Infections To Child Care Center Outbreaks Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase says recent outbreaks of the coronavirus at 13 preschool and home-based child care centers in the county have led to 62 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 200 Golden Gate Bus, Ferry Operators Warned Of Possible Layoffs Amid Low COVID-19 RidershipMany workers who help run Golden Gate Transit buses and ferries between the North Bay and San Francisco could soon be out of a job.
Latest Political News
Bay Area Politicians Pay Tribute To Supreme Court Justice GinsburgA number of Bay Area politicians reacted Friday evening to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, posting tributes to the Supreme Court icon on social media.
Hundreds Gather at Vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsburg in San Francisco Castro DistrictSeveral hundred people gathered at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco Friday evening to honor U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died earlier in the day.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg DiesSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87.
New California Law Expands Tax Credit for ImmigrantsCalifornia will give tax breaks to more immigrants — including those living in the country illegally — under a new law that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
Latest Business News
Tourists Trickle Back To San Francisco As More Hotels, Restaurants Set To ReopenSan Francisco's world-famous Fairmont Hotel is now hosting guests after a six-month closure. The city also announced Friday that more openings might be on the way. Could it be enough to help the city turn the corner on the worst of the pandemic?
Bay Area Families Could Lose Contact With Relatives In China If WeChat BannedMillions of users of the WeChat social media and messaging platform are bracing for the possible Sunday shut down the app, fearing it will effectively sever lines of communication with family and friends in China.
California Jobless Rate Falls With Help of Temporary JobsA raft of temporary government jobs for the U.S. Census boosted California's economy in August as the state added 101,900 jobs as the unemployment rate fell below the high-water mark of the Great Recession for the first time since March.
Feds Tell Apple, Google To Halt TikTok, WeChat App Downloads On SundayThe Commerce Department plans to restrict access to TikTok and WeChat in the popular app stores of Silicon Valley giants Apple and Google starting on Sunday.