Bay Area communities on high alert as heat wave approaches

A searing heat wave grips the Bay Area starting today through much of the week, and many communities are facing heightened fire danger. In what may end up being a reversal for the Governor, state lawmakers are set to approve a voter initiative for the November ballot that would crack down on retai…

SCOTUS rules on homeless ban; Oak PD preps for summer; SF to LA at high speeds

The Supreme Court today ruled that cities banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces does not equate to cruel and unusual punishment. You might start noticing a stepped up presence of police in Oakland.  Community colleges in the state have seen an influx of fraudulent applications. …

Last night's debate, today's SCOTUS decisions deeply impact the Bay Area & CA

In a decisions that was being watched closely in San Francisco, the Supreme Court ruled today that cities banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces does not equate to cruel and unusual punishment. Another Bay Area city council member has thrown in the towel, this time forced to resign…

A heat wave is expected to settle in to CA following this weekend's Pride festivities

San Francisco Pride weekend is a chance for the city to celebrate community and freedom, and SFPD is reminding everyone to be safe. The San Francisco Giants have set a date for fans to celebrate the life of Hall of Fame center-fielder Willie Mays, who passed away earlier this month. A major afford…

PPE and safer housing for farmers; warehouse fire blazes; new laws July 1st

San Mateo County is partnering with the state to provide improved protection for farm workers from bird flu infection. Firefighters are still on the scene of a large blaze that erupted at a construction materials warehouse in West Oakland last night.  Following last year’s deadly mass shooting at…

PG&E bills to go down; Oakland tries to balance budget amid scandals

Here's a plot twist--your PG&E bills will be going down.  A maintenance vehicle derailed overnight, causing major changes to BART’s usual map. Homeless advocacy groups are scrambling for solutions now that a vital hot meals program in Santa Clara County will no longer be funded. The San Francisc…

Oakland officials will meet today to talk about closing $200 million budget gap

Facing a historic deficit, the Oakland City Council will meet today in hopes of closing its nearly $200 million budget gap. Already facing a federal probe over allegations of antisemitism, Berkeley Unified is now under investigation for how it handled harassment against Arab, Muslim and Palestinia…

No charges yet in Juneteenth shooting; Newsom defends California

In a wide ranging press conference, Alameda County's top prosecutor says no one has ben charged yet in connection with the Juneteenth shooting that left 14 people injured.  Governor Newsom is drawing a line of distinction between California and the rest of the nation.  Waymo driverless taxis are …

Sheng Thao's woes continue; Shigella outbreak worsens; Diabetes distress

The now-former legal counsel to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says yesterday's fiery and defiant press conference came as a surprise. Folks in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood may have woken up to the sound of rain this morning, and you might have had a drizzly commute through Marin county. Santa …

Sheng Thao addresses FBI raid; Wildfires rage worldwide

In an emotional speech this morning, Mayor Sheng Thao questioned the timing of the FBI raid on her home last week, and says she's determined to stay in office to get the city's business done.  Starting tonight, the Sonoma County Airport will begin work on a large project, repairing and upgrading t…