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09/05/2024

The president's son entered a surprise guilty plea to all nine charges related to tax evasion just as his trial was set to begin. He could face nearly two decades in prison.

He admitted all nine charges he was facing charges that carry a potential sentence of up to 17 years in prison.

09/05/2024

"Hot and dry conditions will continue ... resulting in widespread moderate to locally major heat risk and near-critical fire weather."

09/05/2024

A major home improvement chain announced the abrupt closure of its stores nationwide, including dozens of locations across California.

LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, announced the closures of 200 stores across California and the nation.

09/05/2024

Income restrictions go as high as $54,500 per year for singles and $77,850 for four person households. Studios to 3-bedrooms are available.

09/05/2024

Daybreak in South San Francisco.

09/05/2024

Police say the killer drove from Arizona to the Bay Area to gun down his victim.

09/05/2024

"California’s biggest problems...are the unintended consequences of policy choices made over the past decade."

"California's biggest problems...are the unintended consequences of policy choices made over the past decade."

09/05/2024

In California, the proposed cut was $300 million when federal COVID funds stopped flowing into Sacramento.

09/05/2024

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in Northern California.

09/04/2024

“It’s blatantly undemocratic for Newsom to finally show up to his day job and demand the Legislature instantly cave to his demands, all so that he can feel relevant again and get a splashy headline.”

Unable to jam through bills he says will lower California gas prices, Gov. Newsom calls the Legislature back into session.

09/04/2024

Considering hiring a financial advisor? Here's what you need to know beforehand. (Sponsored)

Considering hiring a financial advisor? Here's what you need to know beforehand.

09/04/2024

Authorities "strongly believe" he may have victimized additional children and encouraged any possible victims to come forward.

09/04/2024

The trend is especially sharp among young women.

09/04/2024

The governor spent months criss-crossing the country, appearing to be running for higher office.

09/04/2024

New details are emerging about how police closed in on a 62-year-old man suspected of murdering an elderly couple that lived near him on a nudist ranch in California and then hiding their bodies in his basement.

Michael Sparks is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Daniel Menard, 79, and his wife, Stephanie Menard, 73.

09/04/2024

He was the embodiment of surfing culture. He was Moondoggie. RIP James Darren, the surfing dreamboat from "Gidget."

James Darren, the heartthrob actor who helped ignite America's surfing craze, died at a Los Angeles hospital.

09/04/2024

Tim Burton! Tm Burton! Tim Burton! Just in time for the release of his long-awaited "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," Director Tim Burton was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" cast members Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder joined director Tim Burton in celebrating the honor.

09/04/2024

The sheriff's office said at least 80 guns were found in the home, including fully automatic pistols and suppressed handguns.

09/03/2024

The lucky ticket was for Saturday's drawing.

09/03/2024

The following are names of those recorded deceased in San Mateo County from August 27 to September 2, 2024.

09/03/2024

Notice a leak in your air conditioning system? Acting quickly is crucial. Here’s what else you need to know. (Sponsored)

Don't let a puddle ruin your summer! Find out what you need to do to stop leaks, protect your home and restore cool comfort quickly.

09/03/2024

Abundant late-summer berries are waiting to provide a feast for small animals to bulk-up for the winter.

09/03/2024

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal during the long holiday weekend.

09/03/2024

Unable to jam through bills he says will lower California gas prices, Gov. Newsom calls the Legislature back into session.

09/03/2024

Critics accuse the university of putting profits above public health needs.

09/03/2024

Are you ready for your next getaway? It just got easier for SoCal residents to visit the Napa Valley.

Guests on the semi-private jet —the only scheduled service between Los Angeles and Napa — can enjoy a weekend in wine country this fall.

09/02/2024

The rankings were based on student reviews and nightlife statistics.

09/02/2024

With back-to-school and a sumer surge in COVID-19 coinciding, school officials work to stem absences that never recovered after pandemic.

09/02/2024

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber star in "The Perfect Couple." Carrie C**n, Natasha Lyonne & Elizabeth Olsen star in "His Three Daughters."

09/02/2024

Typically reported in the Central Valley and Central Coast regions, Valley fever is spreading north and south.