A Heat Advisory runs Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 as temperatures surge into the 80s. Plan for hot afternoons and find cooling options.

Sunny Saturday in Oakland with highs near 77°F; a multi-day heat wave will push temps into the 80s and 90s next week.

An early-season heat wave will push San Francisco into the 70s today and the 80s next week. Expect sunny days, breezy coasts and elevated fire risk.

AES’s Jewelflower proposal would put a 350‑MW battery storage site across from the Charter School of Morgan Hill, drawing safety warnings and a petition with thousands of signatures.

A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an attack near W. Julian Street and Autumn Parkway in San Jose; police say the suspect fled and detectives are investigating.

A Mill Valley Middle School world‑languages teacher was placed on leave after a parent complaint flagged social‑media posts parents say promoted violence and targeted protected groups.

Foster City lowered school‑zone speeds to 15 mph when children are present and will install new signs and outreach around four schools.

Mass layoffs and AI worries are pushing more Californians into community colleges for short-term training and certificates. Colleges are expanding workforce programs but warn seats and supports must keep pace.

Cool start Friday, then a quick warm‑up into the weekend and a potentially record‑breaking heat wave Monday–Wednesday.

A Santa Rosa police officer shot a man near 10th and B streets on Thursday; the victim was taken to hospital and a third-party probe has been launched.

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled the dormant Commerce Clause doesn't apply to state cannabis markets, protecting local residency and equity rules and widening a circuit split.

Oakland police recovered two firearms and arrested two men during a human‑trafficking enforcement sweep on International Boulevard. The department says the operation also connected people to support resources.

San Jose warms from the low 50s this morning to the low 80s Thursday, with 90s possible early next week. Cooling-center info and tips inside.