Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
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Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties.
State suing Half Moon Bay for housing element law noncompliance
(BCN) -- The California Department of Justice took legal action Thursday against Half Moon Bay and other cities allegedly not in compliance with state housing law. The state's 2009 Housing Element Law requires every city and county to update its housing plan every eight years with how it will mee...
Go on set of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura
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The one-man pop-up making pizza that rivals SF’s best
Kelly Lyons’ phenomenal pies are available only by preorder for pickup Sundays at SoMa’s Saltwater Bakeshop — at least, for now.
Oakland could soon have the highest minimum wage in the country
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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for July 17 to July 19 in SF
The forecast is sunny with a chance of scoring big. Mix and mingle at Kilowatt, celebrate Oasis’ reopening, get hyped for the World Cup final, and more.
A driver ran a light and killed the man they love. They’re waiting for justice years later
Breanna Gordon has missed court dates at least four times — and keeps getting released from jail anyway.
San Francisco’s beloved drag venue Oasis is back — gaudier, gayer, and finally its own
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Berkeley sets new rules for police department
(BCN) -- City councilmembers in Berkeley voted to expand the use of enforcement using police dogs and helicopters at its regular meeting Tuesday but delayed a decision on rescinding a ban on the police department's use of chemical weapons. Councilmembers voted 5-4 to approve a pair of resolutions...
Friday stays cool in Bay Area before temps lift over weekend
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Our coolest day of the forecast arrives Friday before we see temperatures lifting through the rest of the weekend. Enjoy highs mostly in the 60s and 70s with only a few low 80s and just a touch of coastal fog. On Saturday, the beginnings of a high pressure ridge resurgence...
Future low-income senior housing at 1234 Great Highway still a Motel 6 for now
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Trump fires members of election commission
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2nd body recovered after boat sinks in SF Bay; 2 still missing
The death toll has risen to two following a tragic family outing on the San Francisco Bay earlier this week, and authorities say two people still remain missing. On Thursday afternoon, search crews recovered the body of 58-year-old Tondra Madruga of Sacramento. Madruga was one of 20 people onboar...
Body recovered from San Francisco Bay ID'd as 1 of 3 missing from capsized boat
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office identified the body as 58-year-old Tondra Miller of Sacramento County.
King tides, global warming and sea-level rise projections
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San Jose police arrest suspect after camera discovered in Starbucks restroom
A San Jose community is reacting with shock and concern after police announced the arrest of a suspect accused of placing a hidden camera inside a local Starbucks restroom.
Search suspended for missing after deadly boat capsizing on SF Bay with family spreading ashes
Two people are still missing after the boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.
Fog and Friday Freshness
• Sunday sky watching: Tropical moisture from Hurricane Elida (well offshore and not a direct threat to California) combines with monsoon moisture to increase mid and high clouds Sunday into early next week. At this point, the forecast favors more clouds rather than rain, since the atmosphere sti...
Cast and crew of Hulu show 'Furious' walk the red carpet at the series' New York premiere
With the first three episodes of "Furious" hitting Hulu on July 27, the cast and crew walked the red carpet at the new series' New York premiere in Lower Manhattan.
Hidden camera found in San Jose Starbucks bathroom
(KRON) -- A person who police say hid a camera in the restroom of a Bay Area Starbucks was arrested earlier this month, the San Jose Police Department announced Thursday. SJPD officers initially responded back on June 9 at 9:30 a.m. to a report of an invasion of privacy at a Starbucks located on ...
'Pretext' for 'authoritarian takeover': Bay Area Dems slam Trump speech repeating debunked election fraud claims
(KRON) -- In a rambling and at times disjointed address to the nation Thursday night, President Donald Trump stumbled down his well-worn path of falsely claiming the 2020 presidential election -- which he lost -- was rigged. In the address, Trump said he was releasing documents related to that el...
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California's Delete Act forces brokers to erase personal data starting Aug. 1: What to know
More than 300,000 Californians will soon have their personal data deleted as the state's Delete Act moves toward its first enforcement deadline on Aug. 1.
California Forever gets huge setback after manufacturer chooses TX for $3.2 billion shipyard
A proposed $3.2 billion shipyard that supporters hoped would become a cornerstone of the California Forever development is instead headed to Texas, prompting renewed debate over whether California is doing enough to compete for major employers. The project was expected to create an estimated 10,0...
Oakland police release surveillance footage of man shot and killed in front of his apartment in 2025
(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect in a November 2025 homicide. Terrill Millhouse was shot and killed on Nov. 26, 2025, in his neighborhood on the 1700 block of 28th Avenue. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the ar...
California AG vows to "fight back" against Trump's new immigration rule
The Trump administration announced a new immigration rule on Thursday, aimed at giving immigration officials broader authority to deny green cards to immigrants. Legal experts say the rule gives officials more power to decide whether the immigrants have received any public benefits. The policy of...
AccuWeather Forecast: Onshore winds remain through evening for coast, inland
Temperatures continue to cool today, but fire conditions remain elevated through this evening. Onshore winds remain strong through this evening for coastal and inland communities.
Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
World Cup games spark record-breaking VTA ridership
The VTA released new data showing that the top ten all-time major events at Levi's Stadium that had the highest single day ridership for the agency. At the top of this list were the World Cup matches.
Poll: CA Residents oppose new AI data centers
Members of the California Public Utilities Commission met Thursday morning and moved an agenda item to the next meeting in August. This item was an understanding between Google and PG&E concerning a proposed 250-megawatt data center in the South Bay.
Trump expected to cast doubt on election security in address
President Trump is expected to give a primetime address on election security and voting machines as he continues to push unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. The White House says he could touch on a wide range of other topics, including Iran, as the U.S. intensifies militar...
East Oakland residents frustrated with growing homeless encampment near school
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
Man run over and killed by hit-and-run suspect he chased in Redwood City
A man running after a pickup driver who had sideswiped a Jeep he and his wife were in was run over and killed by the suspect in Redwood City.
Encampments cover sidewalks in East Oakland, leaving school kids to walk in the street
Residents in the Melrose neighborhood of East Oakland are fed up with the blight now that an encampment is directly in the route of a school, and the city hasn't responded to their requests for service.