Bay Area Storm Alert: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Snow Incoming—Here’s When It Hits Hardest
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The Bay Area is preparing for a wet and active weather pattern as two storm systems move into the region, bringing steady rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds through the weekend. Forecasters say the first system will bring moisture starting Thursday, followed by a stronger and colder...
Northern California spring storm to brings thunderstorms, heavy rain and Sierra snow
A spring storm system is bringing rounds of rain and thunderstorms to Northern California, with the most active weather expected Friday into the weekend, when the Sierra will get a dumping of more snow.
Bay Area schools push back Newsom’s latest budget proposal over funding concerns
School leaders across the Bay Area are raising concerns over Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest budget proposal, warning it could create even more financial strain for districts already dealing with rising costs, staffing challenges and budget shortfalls.
Security guard shot dead after being asked to work for ‘a few hours’ on...
A retired California cop doing security for a news crew after being asked to work for "a few hours" on his day off was shot dead during a robbery committed by three men who are now headed to prison. The post Security guard shot dead after being asked to work for 'a few hours' on day off, killers targeted the retired cop while he...
Police connect Honduran man to killings in Trenton and California
A Trenton man, Alfonso Inestroza, faces charges after a deadly shooting that links him to another homicide in California.
Husband of Oakland coffee shop owner reveals new details about day she disappeared
Amy Hillyard, the beloved owner of a Bay Area coffee shop, was working through mental health challenges when she vanished last month, her husband told the Chronicle in an exclusive interview.
Tornado warning canceled, but quarter-size hail hits Central California
A tornado warning was canceled Thursday evening in Central California after the immediate threat diminished, but severe thunderstorms continued moving through the region.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Dublin — From a Piano to Hardware Finds
Looking for something useful or fun around Dublin? Here are a few free items your neighbors are offering right now — from a musical instrument to handy home materials. A lovely upright piano looking for a new home. It plays well and all keys work, though it could use a tuning. The wood body has some wear on the top surface, but it’s still a...
San José Day Festival Returns April 8–12 with Five Days of Free Events
The 8th Annual San José Day Festival is back, bringing five days of free, outdoor events celebrating the city's culture, creativity, and community. From art shows and tattoo flash days to bike rides, fashion, photography, and live music, the festival spreads across multiple venues in downtown San Jose and beyond.
After Driving the 2026 Toyota Prius XSE Nightshade Hybrid for a Week, I Finally...
Growing up in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, I remember everything fun: San Francisco, Oakland, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Southern California were all far away. San Francisco was the closest, but the traffic required to get into and out of the city always made it feel further than ...
