The San Francisco Bay Area is under a Red Flag Warning due to dry and windy conditions, which elevate fire risks, with improvement expected starting Saturday night.

A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on SR-4 in Brentwood, reported by Contra Costa CHP. The incident is under investigation, with no clear cause yet determined.

A San Francisco gas leak led to the evacuation of four apartment buildings after a contractor hit a gas line. Emergency services responded, closing affected streets, and rerouting Muni services. No injuries were reported.

The NWS in San Francisco issues a Fire Weather Watch and warns of critical conditions, including strong offshore winds and low humidity, starting Thursday due to an incoming cold front.

A Navy parachutist struck a mother and child during a landing mishap at San Francisco's Fleet Week, with all involved sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.

Penngrove Elementary School was put on lockdown due to a potential threat, with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office responding and setting up a parent reunification point. The nature of the threat is under investigation.

The National Weather Service warns of a warming trend and critical fire weather concerns in the Bay Area, with potential isolated rain and elevated surf conditions.

The CHP's air unit aided in a high-speed chase in California near Napa County Airport, resulting in the suspect crashing and being arrested after fleeing on foot.

A fatal collision on the rain-slicked US-101 in Geyserville resulted in one death and multiple injuries, with a Honda Accord colliding with a Subaru Outback.

Mario Juarez accuses Alameda County DA Pamela Price of vindictive prosecution after he declined to donate to her campaign, amidst an FBI probe involving his business.

Light rain fell in the North Bay this morning, with areas such as The Sea Ranch receiving 0.08 inches. The National Weather Service forecasts a variety of temperatures and potential light rainfall next Wednesday.

A man was convicted of first-degree burglary for stealing an electric scooter from a San Francisco home, with the verdict announced by DA Brooke Jenkins.

OPD seeks help finding Edward Haynes, last seen near Eastmont Mall; he is at risk and was in a white T-shirt and black pants.