Person dies after vehicle crashes with tree in Sonoma County
A person died and another was taken to the hospital following a solo-vehicle crash in Sonoma County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
May 17, 2026Open source
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'Nothing But Flowers' From Marin To Cloverdale: Politicians Celebrate More SMART
At a groundbreaking Friday, North Bay leaders celebrated the next SMART extension, this time to Healdsburg, and touted successes turning
May 9, 2026Open source
Alaska adds another California destination to Boise Airport
Alaska adds another California destination to Boise Airport
May 8, 2026Open source
Northern California wildfire preparedness showcased at Cal Fire media event As California heads into anothe...
As California heads into another potentially dangerous wildfire season, local, state and federal agencies gathered in Sonoma County to show the people, aircr...
May 8, 2026Open source
What Just Opened Inside Sonoma County’s Biggest Casino
The Sonoma County casino unveils a $1 billion expansion with new restaurants, a smoke-free gaming floor, and a rooftop dining venue .
May 7, 2026Open source
4.2 magnitude earthquake strikes near The Geysers in Sonoma County
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook parts of the North Bay and other Northern California areas early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
May 7, 2026Open source
SMART Advances Rail Plan Amid Petition Push-Back
A local business owner wants to freeze the start of SMART construction, staging a fight ahead of groundbreaking, tax vote.
May 6, 2026Open source
Fulton baseball's offense too much for California, Hornets beat Pintos, 11-5
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May 5, 2026Open source
Rooftop dining, 2,000 new slots on smoke-free floor, fancy doughnuts: Here’s what to expect at newly expa...
“There is nothing like it in Sonoma County and this part of Northern California,” gushed Greg Sarris, tribal chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton...
May 4, 2026Open source
Rooftop dining, 2,000 new slots on smoke-free floor, fancy doughnuts: Here’s what to expect at newly expa...
“There is nothing like it in Sonoma County and this part of Northern California,” gushed Greg Sarris, tribal chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton...
May 4, 2026Open source
Contrasts on display in lone 1st Congressional District debate
The candidates for California's First Congressional District — Democrat Audrey Denney, State Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) and State Sen. Mike...
May 11, 2026Open source
Manhunt underway after shooting near Cinco de Mayo festival in Santa Rosa
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting on Cinco de Mayo and have offered a reward in the case, the department said Tuesday.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Early-morning fire damages former Bay Area school
The Vallejo school has been closed since June 1989, according to the California Department of Education.
May 25, 2026Open source
State of emergency in California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Efforts are on to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California where tens of thousands have been ordered out of their homes. (AP Ph...
May 23, 2026Open source
Evacuation centers fill up in southern California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Evacuation centers remained open in Southern California on Saturday as authorities worked to cool an overheated chemical storage tank and keep it from explod...
May 23, 2026Open source
Caltrans considering 140 mph bus that would take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The California Department of Transportation is exploring the idea of a high-speed bus system that could travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
May 21, 2026Open source
24-year-old arrested after speeding pickup truck fatally hits 2 e-motorcycle riders in Sac County
Two e-motorcycle riders are dead after they were struck by a speeding pick-up truck in a suspected DUI crash in Sacramento County on Monday night, the Califo...
May 19, 2026Open source
Speeding pickup truck fatally hits 2 e-bike riders in Sacramento County, CHP says
Two e-bike riders are dead following a crash in Sacramento County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
May 19, 2026Open source
Nancy Pelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in race to succeed her in Congress House Speaker...
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in the race for California's 11th Congressiona...
May 19, 2026Open source
Classic ’90s rock act celebrates 30th anniversary of its best album on tour
Smashing Pumpkins tickets going on sale for concert tour show in San Jose
May 18, 2026Open source
Motel-to-housing conversion plans eyed in San Jose near train line
More than 100 apartment units are being eyed at a San Jose site in a project that would consist of the conversion of an existing hotel to housing and the dev...
May 18, 2026Open source
Sweetgreen opens at El Paseo de Saratoga — with new protein wraps
Sweetgreen restaurant, which specializes in farm-to-table salads, wraps, bowls and plates, has expanded to El Paseo de Saratoga in San Jose.
May 18, 2026Open source
Hunt for buried chest with $10,000 inside leaves San Francisco parks damaged
The hunt for a buried chest with $10,000 inside has not only had treasure seekers searching in and around San Francisco, but has also left a toll on city parks.
May 18, 2026Open source
Loma Prieta: Looking Back on the Earthquake 33 Years Later
The Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Oct. 17, 1989, killing 63 people and injuring thousands. Here's a look back 33 years later.
May 18, 2026Open source
'We'll be busy all night,' Sacramento crews work to clear downed tree branches after strong winds
Strong winds in Sacramento caused trees and branches to fall, damaging cars and buildings, as crews worked tirelessly to clear the debris.
May 18, 2026Open source
Person killed in early morning shooting in San Francisco
A person was shot and killed in San Francisco's Sunset District early Sunday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
May 18, 2026Open source
Karen Bass, Xavier Becerra top new poll for L.A. mayor, California governor
The incumbent mayor is leading among likely voters, but not by a big enough margin to avoid a Nov. 3 runoff with either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman.
May 17, 2026Open source
PG&E planned outages start in Northern California over fire danger Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers...
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
May 17, 2026Open source
Winds prompt red flag warnings and marine hazards across Southern California There are beach hazards and hi...
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
May 16, 2026Open source
Hopland REC celebrates 75 years at public event Sunday
One of the most unique research facilities in the state of California will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend by hosting a public event Sunday...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Bay Area News Group’s endorsement guide to California’s June 2 Primary
Mercury News and East Bay Times editorial boards' choices for key ballot initiatives and pivotal city, county, state and federal offices
May 25, 2026Open source
Minor quake hits California coastal area that’s become seismic hot spot
A minor earthquake was reported on Monday in the Pacific Ocean near the Northern California coastline, a shaker that produced no reports of damage in an area...
May 25, 2026Open source
Stanton mayor seeks deployment of California National Guard to patrol evacuated city
The mayor says all of Stanton is under an evacuation order because of the Garden Grove chemical tank malfunction.
May 25, 2026Open source
Early-morning fire damages former Bay Area school
The Vallejo school has been closed since June 1989, according to the California Department of Education.
May 25, 2026Open source
Walters: Hilton and Becerra lead new poll for governor of California. Steyer is behind, but not out.
Three possible outcomes for primary, 'assuming none of the other 58 candidates defies political logic' and makes it to race.
May 25, 2026Open source
California takes major step toward banning deadly quartz countertop work
California safety officials moved toward a first-in-the-nation ban on fabrication and installation of quartz countertop, in a bid to halt an epidemic of sili...
May 25, 2026Open source
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.
May 23, 2026Open source
Britney Spears invited officers over for lasagna during DUI arrest, dashcam video shows
NBC obtained footage of California Highway Patrol dashcams during the arrest of pop star Britney Spears from March 4, 2026.
May 23, 2026Open source
State of emergency in California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Efforts are on to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California where tens of thousands have been ordered out of their homes. (AP Ph...
May 23, 2026Open source
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