Bay Area faces high temperatures
Paul Heggen reports on heat advisory and Spare the Air Alert in effect for large parts of the Bay Area Tuesday (8-15-2022)
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Paul Heggen reports on heat advisory and Spare the Air Alert in effect for large parts of the Bay Area Tuesday (8-15-2022)
Above-normal temperature reaching into the triple digits are expected over the next several days across the country.
Excessive heat warnings and alerts are in place across much of the country. Michael George reports.
The scorching temperatures have reached as far north as Britain, where its weather agency has issued its first-ever "red warning" of extreme heat.
Mop-up from the Edgewood Fire in San Mateo County continued Wednesday in the wake of two fires in the Emerald Hills area near Woodside and Redwood City.
All around the Bay Area, people are dealing with high temperatures. But in Brentwood, high heat is something many have grown accustomed to.
On the first day of summer, a heat advisory was in effect Tuesday until 10 p.m. across the Bay Area and residents were warned to take precautions because of the hot weather.
UC Davis had to cut its Friday graduation ceremony short due to concerns about the high heat.
Meteorologists forecasted a heatwave coming this weekend, prompting PG&E to warn its customers that the excessive heat could contribute to power outages.
Fire crews in Contra Costa County had to cancel their training because of Thursday's weather conditions. Andria Borba reports. (5-9-22)
Following last week's discouraging snow survey, this week's early spring heat wave could make the snowpack situation even worse, forcing local water districts to start considering more drought restrictions.
The Bay Area could see record high temperatures on Thursday, and the start of summer is still two and a half months away. Some experts worry this year's summer heat could mean problems for the power grid, especially with the drought.
Warmer weather is in store for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday and some areas in the North Bay and on the San Francisco Peninsula could see record temperatures, forecasters said.
Warm temperatures in the Bay Area will stick around for Super Bowl Sunday before cooling to more seasonal temperatures Monday.
Basking in spring-like weather at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek, people told KPIX the sunny conditions were bringing back their old spending habits.
Temperatures will soar into the 90s on Tuesday as off-shore winds buffet the San Francisco Bay Area, pulling a plume of smoky, unhealthy air over the East Bay from the fires threatening the state's famed Sequoia groves in Tulare County.
The National Weather Service is forecasting warming temperatures in the Bay Area through the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, with triple-digit temperatures likely in some inland locations on Sunday and Monday.
The temperature reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) Thursday in South Lake Tahoe, California, which sits at an elevation of 6,237 feet (1,901 meters) on the Nevada line.
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) is asking residents to conserve electricity from 4 p.m to 9 p.m., to reduce the strain on the state's power grid.
A statewide Flex Alert issued by the California Independent System Operator (ISO) went into effect Monday afternoon as officials called for energy conservation.
Pools and water parks across the San Francisco Bay Area were in high demand Saturday due to the scorching heat.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Saturday that will allow emergency use of auxiliary ship engines to relieve pressure on California's electric grid.
A section of Highway 242 in Concord is being shut down for repaving but, with temperatures reaching triple digits, the concerns are not just for the workers but for the roadway itself.
Nothing magnifies the San Francisco Bay Area's microclimates more than a heat wave stalled over the East Bay. While the four Caldecott Tunnel bores on Highway 24 only stretch a little more than 3,700 feet, temperatures can jump 15-20 degrees when you exit the eastern end.
A statewide Flex Alert issued by the California Independent System Operator (ISO) has been extended into Saturday, with officials calling for conservation as extreme heat raises demands on the state's power grid.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than two centuries after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, judges, lawyers and legal scholars warned that those principles are in grave danger at an annual Constitution Day ceremony in San Francisco.
A person was stabbed at the BART station in Daly City, temporarily halting train service, the agency said Wednesday afternoon.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo has received a permit to begin testing for the expected launch of robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport.
Pop Mart had its soft opening in Union Square Monday, and it was packed with people wanting to buy their merchandise.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
More than 40 years ago, some 150,000 refugees came to the U.S. to flee the oppressive Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. One woman who resettled in the East Bay was inspired to serve newcomers who come to America to start over.
Three people are expected to recover after being shot at a parking garage in downtown Concord late Tuesday night.
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BART police said the shooting happened as the train approached the Fruitvale Station, and that a 15-year-old was injured.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
A suspect in a triple homicide at a home in San Jose on Tuesday has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
A shooting in San Jose early Tuesday morning left three people dead, and police were looking for a suspect, authorities said.
The California Legislature passed a bill that would give Bay Area voters in 2026 the power to pass a sales tax, which would fund regional transit, Sen. Scott Wiener announced Saturday.
At least one person is dead following a small plane crash near Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, authorities said.
Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
The council voted unanimously to repeal the entire program. And by the next morning, the pay meters were covered, and signs proclaimed the return of free two-hour parking.
Police have dismantled a major gift card fraud operation out of Sonoma County targeting CVS drug stores throughout the state, and arrested two suspects from Los Angeles County, authorities said.
A Petaluma woman was arrested after she was allegedly seen hitting a dog and violently swinging it by its legs, police said Tuesday.
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a man in a vehicle parked in a residential area was found fatally shot Monday morning.
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to practice on Wednesday after missing a game with a toe injury.
The Golden State Valkyries are hosting their first-ever home playoff game away from home, at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher's duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get into the playoffs.
Natalie Nakase was named WNBA Coach of the Year on Wednesday after leading her team to the playoffs — making league history as the only first-year franchise to reach the postseason.
A suspect in a triple homicide at a home in San Jose on Tuesday has been arrested, police said Wednesday.
A person was stabbed at the BART station in Daly City, temporarily halting train service, the agency said Wednesday afternoon.
Three people are expected to recover after being shot at a parking garage in downtown Concord late Tuesday night.
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Two men from Solano County were arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies following a lengthy pursuit on Highway 101 along the Northern California coast over the weekend.
The technology company said that users it identifies as under 18 will automatically be directed to an "age-appropriate" version of ChatGPT.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo has received a permit to begin testing for the expected launch of robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport.
The families of teens who died by suicide spoke at a Senate hearing on the harms posed by AI chatbots.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Tesla's stock is climbing after Musk on Monday disclosed the purchase of more than 2.5 million shares worth approximately $1 billion.
Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The "California Peer Run Warm Line," a statewide mental health resource, is being forced to slash two-thirds of its workers amid budget cuts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have given initial approval to a ban on nitrous oxide sales for recreational use amid concerns of potential abuse among youth.
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More than two centuries after the U.S. Constitution was ratified, judges, lawyers and legal scholars warned that those principles are in grave danger at an annual Constitution Day ceremony in San Francisco.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio conceded on Tuesday night as the preliminary results show the recall election against him succeeding.
A former Yosemite employee says they've been fired by the National Park Service, three months after flying a transgender pride flag from El Capitan.
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San Francisco International Airport has been declared among the world's "most beautiful" for its design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which was completed last year.
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Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Pop Mart had its soft opening in Union Square Monday, and it was packed with people wanting to buy their merchandise.
Some of music's biggest names will hit the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2026, including headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Anyma and Karol G.
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Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.
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