Rain and thunderstorms hit San Francisco Tuesday; gusts and minor bayfront flooding could slow commutes. Expect slick roads and short‑lived ponding at high tide.

A jury convicted Kendrick Woods of first‑degree murder in the 2022 Richmond shooting that left 60‑year‑old Melvin Stewart dead; sentencing is set for late March 2026.

A Vacaville-initiated pursuit ended on Wilson Avenue in Vallejo; five people were detained and three loaded firearms were recovered. No injuries were reported.

Steady rain and gusty winds hit San Francisco Monday; expect bayside ponding and slower commutes.

A temporary cover now protects the historic 36‑inch telescope at Lick Observatory after Christmas dome damage. Repairs will take months and the visitor center remains closed.

Hundreds rallied in Oakland and Concord on Valentine’s Day to protest ICE and local surveillance; organizers vowed legal and community support as courts and funding fights loom.

Rain and gusty south winds hit San Jose through midweek, with minor coastal flooding possible during high tides.

Preliminary city data show 53 suspected overdose deaths in San Francisco in January; the health department posted treatment contacts and BHAC hours.

Milpitas police say a 33-year-old was arrested after community-shared surveillance helped link him to September burglaries at local houses of worship.

Patchy fog Saturday gives way to a string of storms. Heavy rain, gusts and low‑elevation snow are expected into midweek.

EPA has proposed a $24 million thermally enhanced cleanup at the old Lorentz Superfund site near San Jose State, and officials want assurances about vapor and field impacts.

A larger second flu peak has hit Sonoma and Napa counties as H3N2 and rising wastewater signals push test positivity and hospital visits higher. Health officials urge vaccination and early treatment.

Golden Gate University plans to shrink its physical footprint in San Francisco, concentrate in-person classes into twice-a-semester "campus weekends," and expand global online programs as redevelopment plans at 536 Mission advance.