Local news and civic updates

3+ hour, 48+ min ago   (210+ words) The 43rd edition of the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts took place on Sunday along nine blocks of downtown’s tree-lined University Avenue. Hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce with support of the City of Palo Alto, the event…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago   (261+ words) An at-risk missing adult was safely located more than 150 miles from his home after the Petaluma Police Department utilized an automated license plate reader network to track his vehicle across multiple counties. At approximately 6:38 p.m. on Aug. 21, Petaluma police received a…...

8+ hour, 31+ min ago   (160+ words) The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has named Samantha "Sammi" Weiss as its new director of development and engagement, following the retirement of longtime director Susan Wolfe, museum officials announced Sunday. Weiss brings a background in scientific research, conservation,…...

9+ hour, 5+ min ago   (1095+ words) Fire crews and local agencies respond to a fast-moving wildfire on the dry hillsides outside Reno, Nevada, on August 22, 2026. The fast-growing Hawk Fire that was spreading toward neighborhoods and consumed some homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, was caused by humans…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago   (366+ words) A Sunday errand run turned into a nightmare for an elderly San Jose couple who lost a treasured heirloom in a highly coordinated robbery. The incident occurred last Sunday afternoon in the Almaden Plaza parking lot outside Costco. As the…...

1+ day, 31+ min ago   (82+ words) On Saturday, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan adopted a German shepherd for the day. Mahan brought the German shepherd, named Sinatra, to public events as his official “paw-licy” officer. Sinatra joined the mayor at a cleanup event and even hit…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (254+ words) A 2-year-old girl who was critically injured in a Richmond house fire allegedly set by her uncle has died, police said Thursday. Velena Jones reports. The 33-year-old woman who was critically injured in a house fire allegedly set by her…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (168+ words) North Beach temporarily closed on Saturday after a fishing vessel, possibly carrying 1,000 gallons of diesel, ran aground on Friday, officials said. North Beach temporarily closed on Saturday after a fishing vessel, with approximately 1,000 gallons of diesel onboard, ran aground on…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (168+ words) There have been no reported injuries as of Friday morning, but more than 500 structures are threatened, according to Cal Fire. Caltrans announced Saturday the reopening of a 10-mile stretch of Highway 1 in Monterey County following support of the Timber Fire…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (60+ words) From Friday through Sunday, work from legendary Bay Area photographer Michael Zagaris will be up for sale through Heritage Auctions. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The collection also spans his work with the A's, the Rolling…...