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Officials warn of sneaker waves and rip currents for Bay Area coast

The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Pacific Coast beaches from Sonoma County to Monterey County through Saturday at 5 p.m. San Francisco firefighters are urging beachgoers to watch for dangerous sneaker waves, strong rip currents and large surf a...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 31, 2026

safety

Woodside fire continues to burn, produces air pollution in North Bay

Fire from the 143-acre Woodside Fire along the Sonoma County Coast is polluting the air in the North Bay. A Spare the Air alert has been extended through Saturday. The fire started on Thursday. The cause is under investigation....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 31, 2026

safety

El Cerrito Flock cameras to be removed over next few weeks, police say

In El Cerrito, the police department said the company Flock is beginning the process of taking down its license-plate reading cameras. The council voted not to renew the contract for these cameras following public outcry earlier this year. As with many other cities around the cou...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 31, 2026

safety

Vegetation fire in Oakland Hills leaves neighbors on edge

As fire crews across the Bay Area prepare for a hot weekend and elevated fire danger, dozens of firefighters were called to a well-known park in the Oakland Hills to fight a vegetation fire. Flames ripped through dry brushes just off the Sequoia Bay Hiking Trail, sending smoke ri...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 31, 2026

safety

SF police seeking answers in 2010 cold case

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Nearly 16 years after a man was found stabbed to death inside his San Francisco home, police are hoping the public can help them find answers. Philip Dimartino was 36 when he was last seen alive inside of the Badlands Bar on July 30, 2010, San Francisco Po...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 31, 2026

safety

Grass fire in Santa Rosa leads to arrest

A person was arrested following a grass fire in Santa Rosa on Thursday, police said. The fire happened off of Highway 12, east of Fulton Road. Crews managed to put it out quickly. Santa Rosa police say a fire department inspector noticed a man tossing away a lighter near the scen...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 31, 2026

safety

As ICE arrests mount at airports, privacy expert asks: Can SFO rein in the feds?

Amid a proliferation of immigration arrests at airports across the country, a human rights organization calls on SFO to examine their legal authority to restrict federal agencies As ICE arrests mount at airports, privacy expert asks: Can SFO rein in the feds?...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 31, 2026

business

West Oakland SUV spotted with shopping cart chained to back

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- An SUV was spotted traveling in West Oakland on Thursday afternoon with what appeared to be a shopping cart chained to the back of the vehicle. The incident happened around 1 p.m. near Seventh and Market streets in West Oakland. Watch the clip in the vid...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 31, 2026

government

Amsterdam-style cannabis café could come to Valencia next summer

The café would be the first of its kind in the Bay Area. Mayor Daniel Lurie signed into law legislation legalizing cannabis cafés last week. Amsterdam-style cannabis café could come to Valencia next summer...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 31, 2026

safety

More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk

A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 31, 2026

safety

Members of San Francisco punk band arrested during pop-up show in Long Beach

Members of a punk band from San Francisco were arrested during a pop-up show in Long Beach on Saturday. The band, called Hemorage, was playing out of an U-Haul in a parking lot when they said the police showed up and walked them away in handcuffs. The event was part of the band’s...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 31, 2026

safety

Oakland police on fatal shooting at adult school

Oakland Police Chief James Beere provides an update into a fatal shooting Friday morning at an adult school that left a 26-year-old woman dead.

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 31, 2026

parks

Mountain lions fear and avoid hikers, new study finds

(KRON) -- Starting off on a hike alone in the Santa Cruz Mountains can feel a little spooky when there's a mountain lion warning sign posted at the trail head. As it turns out, mountain lions are also fearful -- of people -- and they do their best to avoid hikers, a study release...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 31, 2026

News

Big dog adoptions free this weekend in Oakland

(KRON) -- Dozens of big dogs in the East Bay are looking to share their big, goofy love. This upcoming weekend, Oakland Animal Services is offering free adoptions for all dogs weighing over 25 pounds due to overcrowding at its shelter. The shelter, located at 1101 29th Avenue, sa...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 31, 2026

safety

Oakland police swarm community center building

(KRON) -- Oakland police officers swarmed around Parker Community Resource Center Friday morning. Video from the scene shows officers surrounding the community center's building on Ney Avenue in Oakland, and blocking off the area with yellow crime scene tape. Police did not immed...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 31, 2026

News

Wiener and Chan have a tight race for Congress, polls show

New polling data suggests that the race between State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in congress could be very close. Wiener and Chan have a tight race for Congress, polls show...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 31, 2026

business

Excelsior Buzz: Get ready for Jerry Day — and a new ice cream shop

Jerry Day is returning to the Excelsior this Saturday, marking the 24th year for the festival, the biggest celebration in the Excelsior. Excelsior Buzz: Get ready for Jerry Day — and a new ice cream shop...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 31, 2026

schools

Person dead after shooting on campus of East Oakland adult education center

At least one person is dead after a shooting on an East Oakland school campus Friday morning. The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. at the Oakland Adult and Career Education Resource Center, which uses the old Parker Elementary campus....

ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)Jul 31, 2026