Crews Knock Down Brush Fire After I-580 Shutdown Near in Livermore
A two-alarm brush fire temporarily closed a section of Interstate 580 in Livermore near the Altamont Pass Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Bay Area at the Forefront of COVID-19 Treatment and Vaccine Search
Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci had a troubling message for the public Thursday saying the country is still in a “challenging period” when it comes to its coronavirus response. And the Bay Area is helping lead the way when it comes to treatment and a vaccine.
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Warriors' Eric Paschall Says He Was Racially Profiled at Apartment
Warriors rookie Eric Paschall tweeted Wednesday night that he was the target of racial profiling.
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Rape, Kidnapping in Gilroy: Police
Gilroy police arrested a transient man this week on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and attempted murder.
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18-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hwy. 4 Crash Identified
An 18-year-old woman who died in a solo-vehicle crash off of state Highway 4 in western Contra Costa County on Monday night has been identified by the Contra Costa County coroner’s office as Pittsburg resident Alma Olivares.
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Curry Leads Slew of Bay Area Athletes in Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tourney
Warriors superstar Steph Curry may not be within the NBA “bubble” in Orlando for the season restart, but he’s staying sharp on the links as one of the celebrity golfers teeing it up at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.
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Giants' Tentative 2021 MLB Schedule Includes Odd Opening Day Quirk
The Giants’ Opening Day will be a first in franchise history next season.
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A's Tentative 2021 MLB Schedule Includes Astros, Dodgers in Opening Week
That’s one heck of an opening week.
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UC Berkeley Officials Say Student Outbreak Due to Social Gatherings May Impact Fall Semester
An increase in COVID-19 cases among the student population at UC Berkeley that school officials say is tied to recent social gatherings has the administration reconsidering plans to return more people to campus in the fall.
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Brandon Belt Sidelined by Heel Pain as Giants' MLB Opener Approaches
On the first day of intrasquad games the Giants were without two key players, and another was slightly limited.
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Cal Students Band Together to Support International Schoolmates
International students face an uncertain future in the fall, after ICE warned it would strip away their student visas, if their universities moved all classes online. It took less than 48 hours for Cal students to band together and come up with their own on-campus courses so their international schoolmates can stay in the country.
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Santa Clara County Gyms to Reopen Monday With New Guidelines, Restrictions
Gym time in Santa Clara County will look much different come Monday after the county released detailed directives for reopening gyms and fitness centers in the age of COVID-19.
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Alameda County Superior Court Staff Furloughs to Result in Service Cuts
Fewer hearings, longer wait times and other service cuts can be expected in Alameda County Superior Court after monthly furloughs of court staff begin next week, judicial leaders said Wednesday.
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COVID Canceled Their $100,000 Safari Trip. Now What?
When a group of South Bay travelers didn’t get anywhere on a six-figure refund for their Africa vacation, they turned to NBC Bay Area Responds.
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San Quentin State Prison COVID-19 Outbreak Halts Plan to Transfer Inmates
A COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison has halted the California Department of Corrections’ plans to transfer some inmates from San Quentin to North Kern State Prison.
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California Officials Blasted for Prison Coronavirus Outbreak
California lawmakers harshly criticized state corrections officials’ “failure of leadership” Wednesday, saying they botched their handling of the coronavirus pandemic by inadvertently transferring infected inmates to a virus-free prison, triggering the state’s worst prison outbreak.
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Hunger Strike: San Quentin Prisoners With COVID-19 Protest ‘Dismal' Conditions
Amid a rapidly-spreading coronavirus outbreak that’s infected about a third of all people incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, dozens of COVID-19 positive prisoners declared a hunger strike this week in protest of what they call “dismal” living conditions during their quarantine, according to sources inside the prison.
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More Than a Third of San Quentin Inmates Infected With COVID-19
The situation at San Quentin State Prison is getting increasingly dire. On Thursday, the COVID-19 case count spiked to 1,345 cases, which is more than a third of the prisoners. Fifty-nine of those inmates are spilling into Bay Area Hospitals, leaving county leaders worried these extra cases could put them on Governor Gavin Newsom’s “watch list”. Fi... -
2 California Death Row Inmates Die; Virus Suspected
Two more California death row inmates at San Quentin State Prison died from apparent coronavirus complications.
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Prison Virus Deaths Continue as Newsom Meets With US Judge
More California inmates keep dying of apparent complications of the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom met with a federal judge who has personally appealed for widespread early releases to allow for more separation among prisoners.
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Live Blog: Vegetation Fire Burning in Alameda County
The latest updates on fires reported in the Bay Area and Northern California.
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Live Blog: Latest Coronavirus Updates
Here’s a one-stop blog of where to get the daily coronavirus information you need.
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List of Coronavirus Cases in the Bay Area
Here’s a breakdown of the latest coronavirus cases health officials have announced in the Bay Area.
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Hunters Point Testing May Defy US Rules
Preliminary testing done by the U.S. Navy to establish baseline cleanup levels of the old Hunters Point shipyard has been done on the site itself, something that appears to be prohibited under the federal government’s own cleanup guidelines, The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit has learned.
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California Northern Counties Beginning to Feel COVID-19 Bite
Some counties in Northern California are cracking down again as coronavirus infections continue to hit.
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Reopening the Bay Area: Full List of Counties Easing Coronavirus Restrictions
Most Bay Area counties are easing restrictions, but at different degrees. It’s hard to keep track of what’s happening where. So we broke it down for you here.
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Consumer Resources From the NBC Bay Area Responds Team
What can I do about a bad mechanic? How do I fight a health insurance denial? Where can I report fraud? We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of resources to help answer your burning consumer questions.
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Part of Alameda's Park Street to Be Restriped for Outdoor Dining, Shopping
The city of Alameda will re-stripe a segment of Park Street this week to cordon off space for outdoor dining and shopping during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, city officials said Wednesday.
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Agent: RB Raheem Mostert Requests Trade From 49ers
San Francisco 49ers postseason breakout star Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the team after being unable to renegotiate his contract
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Alameda County Gyms Waiting to Get the All Clear
For many small businesses still waiting to be cleared to reopen, things are getting dire — layoffs, cutbacks, and often having to shut down forever.
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Vallejo PD Releases Body-Cam Video From Shooting That Killed Sean Monterrosa
The Vallejo Police Department released body-worn camera video Wednesday from the officer-involved shooting that killed Sean Monterrosa last month.
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Santa Clara County Unveils New Dashboard for COVID-19 Testing
Santa Clara County has a new online dashboard that tracks COVID-19 testing by large health care systems and clinics.
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Santa Clara Approves Gateway Crossings Hotel Delay, Affordable Housing Increase
Santa Clara elected leaders Tuesday unanimously approved delaying plans for a massive hotel and requiring more affordable housing on the Gateway Crossings project, a plan approved nearly a year ago.
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3 People Rescued After Boat Capsizes Near Treasure Island
A good samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard rescueed three people after a boat capsized near Treasure Island.
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Giants to Resume Oracle Park Workouts After Negative Virus Test Results
The Giants announced Wednesday morning that they will resume workouts at Oracle Park after the latest round of coronavirus tests came back negative.
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Woman Caught Coughing on 1-Year-Old No Longer Working for School District
Oak Grove School District confirms woman caught coughing on a baby’s face in San Jose, no longer works for the district.
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San Francisco Delays Reopening of Indoor Dining Due to Spike in COVID-19 Cases
San Francisco restaurants suffered another setback on Tuesday as Mayor London Breed announced a delay to the scheduled return of indoor dining due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the city. Restaurants were scheduled to reopen for indoor dining on July 13, along with outdoor bars. But the mayor said those plans were scuttled following an alarm... -
Latino Civil Rights Group Calls for Young Latina Women to Not Enlist in Military
The president of a Latino civil rights group is calling for young Latina women to refuse to join the military until the armed forces guarantee their safety from rape and sexual assault.
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Inside San Quentin's COVID-19 Crisis
Inmates at San Quentin say the deadly COVID-19 outbreak that has killed at least six inmates is getting worse by the day. Now they say there’s no hot meals and the men have to rely on crackers, cheese and slices of bread.
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15-Year-Old Driver Slams Vehicle Into Fremont Bookstore
A Fremont bookstore was significantly damaged early Wednesday morning after a 15-year-old driver slammed a vehicle through the storefront, according to the shop owner.
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Crews Fire East of Gilroy Up to 5,400 Acres, Evacuation Orders Remain
The Crews Fire burning in the hills east of Gilroy in rural Santa Clara County has grown to an estimated 5,400 acres with 50% containment as of Monday evening, according to Cal Fire.
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Outdoor Dining OK in Santa Clara County; New Health Order to Go Into Effect Monday
After days of confusion, California has approved Santa Clara County’s variance application, which allows for outdoor dining to continue and the county’s new health order to take effect next week, the county announced Tuesday.
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2 Martinez Residents Charged With Hate Crime After Defacing BLM Mural
Two Martinez residents seen on video defacing a Black Lives Matter Mural over the weekend have been charged with a hate crime, Contra Costa County authorities said.
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Man Charged for Attempted Murder After Allegedly Shooting at East Bay Officers
Prosecutors charged a Sacramento man with attempted murder for allegedly firing a gun at San Leandro, Fremont and Union City police officers in May, police said Tuesday.
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Santa Clara County Deputy Arrested on Suspicion of Smuggling Meth to Inmates
A two-month investigation has resulted in the arrest of a correctional deputy on suspicion of smuggling methamphetamine to inmates at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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Bay Area County Leaders Looking to Encourage, Enforce Mask Mandate
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Bay Area, some county leaders are looking for new ways to encourage people to wear mandated face coverings in public.
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Man Held in Attacks That Killed Danville Father, Wounded 2
Authorities say they’ve arrested a man suspected of killing a doctor on an off-road trip and wounding two other people in rural California attacks
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COVID Concerns on Bay Area Fields
After months of asking when sports seasons will resume, the main question is if they’ll be able to continue.
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SF Supe Introduces ‘CAREN' Act to Outlaw Racially Motivated 911 Calls
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton on Tuesday introduced an ordinance to outlaw racially motivated 911 calls.
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Support Students Learning at Home! Join NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 in Supporting Our Schools
Join us as we return for our annual Supporting Our Schools!
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Viral Videos Add to Rising Reports of Anti-Asian American Harassment
Two Asian families were verbally attacked in incidents caught on video that have gone viral.
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Family Demands Justice for 6-Year-Old Boy Killed in San Francisco Shooting
The parents of a 6-year-old boy who was shot and killed in San Francisco on the Fourth of July called for justice Tuesday as the police continued to search for his killer.
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University of California System Names First Black President
The University of California system has named Dr. Michael Drake to replace Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president. A physician, Drake was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents. He enters the president’s office as campus budgets are being slashed and campus life upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Drake was chancellor ... -
Driver Killed in Crash Into VTA Bus Friday Identified
A 40-year-old San Jose resident has been identified as the victim of a crash involving a VTA train Friday.
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Giants Suspend Camp as They Await Coronavirus Test Results
The Giants hoped to ramp things up at Oracle Park on Tuesday, holding a simulated game three days earlier than they had planned as players rush to get ready for the July 23 opener. Instead, they’ve completely shut down Spring Training 2.0.
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Companies Tied to California Officials Get US Virus Loans
Businesses tied to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and two of the state’s legislative leaders were among those that received federal loans aimed at keeping small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, records released Monday showed.
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Walnut Creek PD Searching for Suspect Who Shot Driver Stopped at Intersection
Someone tried to kill the driver of a vehicle that was stopped at an intersection in Walnut Creek late Monday afternoon, police said.
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6-Year-Old Boy Killed in San Francisco Shooting Identified
A 6-year-old boy fatally struck by gunfire Saturday night in San Francisco’s Bayview District had been attending a birthday party, according to his family.
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Man Allegedly Pulls Gun on Activist at BLM Mural Site in Martinez
An East Bay man has been arrested after he pulled a gun on Martinez activists Sunday at the site of a mural that was vandalized just the day before.
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FTC Warns San Francisco Clinic Over COVID-19 Claims
The federal government’s top consumer agency has issued a warning letter to a San Francisco clinic over the way it marketed products for treating or preventing COVID-19.
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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree in Contra Costa County
One person died and another was taken to a hospital when the vehicle they were in went off the road and hit a tree Monday night in unincorporated Contra Costa County, according to the California Highway
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Santa Clara County Officials Confused by ABC's Notices to Restaurants
Officers from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control gave notice to restaurants from Gilroy to Morgan Hill to cease all outdoor dining on Friday evening, leaving many city and Santa Clara County officials confused.
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Mountain Meadow Fire Under Control, Evacuations Lifted
Police said a vegetation fire was under control late Monday evening in the Fairfield area.
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Marin County No Longer Allowing Indoor Dining for Minimum of 3 Weeks
Marin County is no longer allowing indoor dining for a minimum of three weeks starting Monday out of concern over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Community Guards Black Lives Matter Mural Painted Over in Martinez
A Black Lives Matter mural in the East Bay has turned into a lightning rod after police say it sparked two tense confrontations this weekend.
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State Rejects Santa Clara County Bid to Move to Next Reopening Phase: Report
The state has rejected Santa Clara County’s request to move into the next phase of reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the Mercury News.
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Uber Buys Postmates, Ups Delivery Game in $2.65 Billion Deal
Uber has acquired Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, expanding its footprint in the fiercely competitive delivery market
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Gilroy PD Issued 94 Illegal Fireworks Citations During Holiday Weekend
The Gilroy Police Department issued close to 100 citations for illegal fireworks over the Independence Day weekend.
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PG&E Conducting Aerial Inspections of Power Lines in Sonoma County
PG&E on Monday was set to begin conducting aerial inspections of its power lines via helicopters in Sonoma County.
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Kaepernick, ESPN Team Up for Documentary Series on His Life
Colin Kaepernick will be featured in a documentary series produced by ESPN Films as part of a first-look deal with The Walt Disney Co.
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Richmond Interim Chief Calls for Task Force to Address Illegal Fireworks
Richmond Police Interim Chief wrote a letter to the city’s mayor requesting action to be taken against illegal fireworks in the area.
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Bay Area Rents Continue to Fall in June
Bay Area rents continued to drop in June, according to rental listing site Zumper.
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6-Year-Old Boy Killed in San Francisco Shooting
A 6-year-old boy was killed in a San Francisco shooting that left another person wounded, police said Sunday. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found the child suffering from a gunshot wound late Saturday in the Bayview neighborhood, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The young victim was rushed to a hospital, where he died, the newspape... -
Park Fire in Morgan Hill Grows to 343 Acres, Prompts Air Quality Warning
The Park Fire in Morgan Hill has prompted evacuations and air quality warnings.
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Vallejo Police Seek Public's Help in Possible Kidnapping
Police in Vallejo are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of an incident that may have been a kidnapping late Sunday afternoon.
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2 People Paint Over Black Lives Matter Mural in Martinez
Two people were seen painting over a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez, California.
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SFFD Battle 100 Fires Over Holiday, Almost All Caused By Fireworks
The San Francisco Police Department responded to a total of 110 fireworks-related fires on Independence Day.
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M4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Clearlake
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattled the area of the Geysers Sunday morning. According to the USGS, the quake was reported at around 9:14 a.m. just southwest of Clearlake. The quake was initially reported as a preliminary magnitude 3.9, and was upgraded to 4.0 shortly after. Reports indicate the quake had a depth of .7 km and was felt as far…... -
California Senate OKs Expanded Protections for Family Leave
Workers in companies with at least five employees could take up to three months off from work to care for a family member without fear of losing their job under a bill that narrowly passed the state Senate on Thursday.
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Small Plane Lands in Hillview Park in San Jose
The San Jose Fire Department arrived to a park in San Jose where a small plane landed Saturday afternoon.
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Morgan Hill Restaurant Ordered to Close for Allegedly Violating Dining Orders
A restaurant in Morgan Hill was ordered to close all operations after allegedly violating dining orders regarding coronavirus.
