The Republican victor will face a Bay Area Democrat in the election this fall.

Pacifica Pier has been closed indefinitely after a growing fracture raised fears for its future.

Rain showers. Then, just three days later, 100-degree heat. In parts of Northern California, that sequence is possible next week as weather whiplash takes hold of the West Coast.

It was a busy morning for North Coast earthquakes, according to a post by the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group on Facebook. Folks in Del Norte received an earthquake notification before 4 a.m.

Monsoon moisture from the desert could bring additional thunderstorms later this summer, forecasters say.

Strong gusts of wind over the weekend have led to power outages, a vegetation fire and at least one death in the Bay Area.

Forecasters issued warnings to Northern California residents about widespread gusty winds and high fire danger as well as beach hazards during the weekend.

A Northern California dog rescue that promised second chances is now accused of killing dogs for profit. Miranda’s Rescue in Humboldt County markets itself as a no-kill shelter, but Oakland Animal Services Director Joe DeVries said several of their dogs never made it out alive.

A warrant for Brandon Aiyuk’s arrest has been issued in Northern California. The 49ers receiver is wanted on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The California Post on Wednesday.

More than 200 animals were found living in squalid conditions at home; they'll serve a total of eight days in jail and be on probation.

San Francisco received nearly as much rain one morning as it would typically see for the month, and a slope in the Sierra Nevada remained open for skiing.

Voters from Santa Rosa to Susanville will be casting their ballots for the redrawn Congressional District 1. Voter-approved Proposition 50 targeted District 1 to make it more favorable for Democrats by adding Santa Rosa to the district and removing Redding.