Rescue crews recovered a body from the Mississippi River near the McKinley Bridge; officials say identification and cause are pending. Investigators remain on scene.

A 58-year-old Cedar Ridge man died after his car struck a tree on southbound Highway 174 near Peardale. CHP says speed may be a factor and Caltrans inspected the tree.

Firefighters battled a third-floor blaze at 179 Oak Street early Wednesday; SFFD set up an on-scene command post across the street as crews worked the scene.