California

Terminally ill plaintiffs, who were supposed to be guaranteed expedited trials in light of their deteriorating medical conditions, are still waiting for their day in court, according to an NBC Bay Area investigation. NBC Bay Area Senior Investigative Reporter Bigad Shaban has the story.

With Kamala Harris’ new win as Vice President-elect, many are wondering who will Gov. Gavin Newsom choose as the next California Junior Senator. Activists say its time the governor appoints a Latino or Latina figure for the role. Damian Trujillo reports.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was asked Tuesday whether he’d consider making the mail-in ballot for every voter a permanent part of California elections. His answer: not only should it be permanent, it should be nationwide. Jackie Ward reports.

Northern California’s latest fire-prevention power shutoffs were ending Friday but forecasters warned there will be another round of gusty offshore winds starting late in the weekend.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri tracks the increasing fire danger Sunday and Monday that will impact not only the mountains but lower elevations as well. Details on this and the colder temperatures on the way in your Microclimate Forecast.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has an update on cooler Bay Area weather and another high fire danger by the end of the weekend.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has an update on cooler weather and another high fire danger by the end of the weekend.

A suspect sought for a fatal shooting in Milpitas last Saturday was found dead inside a hotel room in Merced County on Wednesday, according to police.

Homeowner and renter insurance policies in California do not cover losses for earthquake damage.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released its Halloween safety guidance Tuesday, saying it “strongly discourages” trick-or-treating as the state continues to contend with the coronavirus pandemic.

The California Department of Public Health released its Halloween safety guidance Tuesday, saying it “strongly discourages” trick-or-treating as the state continues to contend with the coronavirus pandemic. Lili Tan reports.

People out whale watching on the Monterey Bay last weekend witnessed a rare sight: three humpback whales breaching within a matter of seconds of each other.

People out whale watching on Monterey Bay last weekend witnessed a stunning sight: three humpback whales breaching within a matter of seconds of each other.