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SAN FRANCISCO — The #GoldenStateValkyries are one win away from their first #WNBAchampionship after defeating the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 of the #Finals on Monday.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal appeals court Monday declined to fast-track a ruling on 20,000 contested California ballots, sending the dispute back to a district judge for a Tuesday hearing.

CORCORAN, Calif. — Authorities are investigating the death of a 62-year-old inmate at the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility State Prison. Louis T. Jackson was found unresponsive in his cell on Oct. 24 and pronounced dead. His cellmate, Derek E. Dunlap, 34, is suspected in the killing.

Dunlap is serving a life sentence for a 2023 first-degree murder conviction out of Solano County. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is investigating.

WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with transmitting national defense information and conspiracy in a third politically motivated federal indictment.

NEW: SAN FRANCISCO — A person suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed on a Muni bus early Monday, police said. The suspect remains at large.

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees—about 27% of its global workforce—amid heavy artificial intelligence spending, Chief People Officer Amy Coleman said Monday. The offer extends to eligible staff in the U.S., U.K., Canada and India.

MILL VALLEY, Calif. — Exceptionally high astronomical tides triggered widespread "sunny day" tidal flooding across coastal California on Monday, leaving vehicles stranded in Mill Valley and inundating homes and roadways in Newport Beach.

The flooding, driven by near-record tide levels rather than immediate rainfall, prompted a Coastal Flood Advisory for the greater San Francisco Bay shorelines that will remain in effect through Thursday afternoon.

What to know this morning: OAKLAND, Calif. — An FBI agent is expected to resume testimony Monday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Laura Michelle Owens, daughter of Bay Area radio icon Ronn Owens, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation for fabricating pregnancies to target multiple men, including a former "Bachelor" star. Owens, 36, pleaded guilty to four felonies for falsifying medical records.

SAN FRANCISCO — Alcatraz Island is closed through Nov. 18 for ferry dock repairs. Tours are expected to resume Nov. 19. Ticket holders will be contacted for refunds or rescheduling.

What to know this morning: OAKLAND, Calif. — An FBI agent is expected to resume testimony Monday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

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AUBURN, Calif. — Minor injuries were reported Monday after a pickup truck towing a trailer overturned on westbound Interstate 80, causing significant traffic backups. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A 15-year-old faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder following Saturday shooting that wounded 11.

NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Monday against President Donald Trump and the Justice Department regarding the termination of Maurene Comey from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

What to know this morning: OAKLAND, Calif. — An FBI agent is expected to resume testimony Monday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

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LONDON — A court sentenced Chris Brown on Monday to an eight-month suspended prison term for a 2023 nightclub attack. SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. — Three people stranded near the Sierra Buttes lookout tower were rescued by helicopter Sunday after sending an emergency satellite alert, authorities said.

TURLOCK, Calif. — A fire damaged a vacant home in Turlock early Saturday morning, according to the Turlock Fire Department. Fire crews responded around 3:05 a.m. to the 900 block of Olive Avenue and brought the fire under control within 20 minutes.

What to know this morning: OAKLAND, Calif. — An FBI agent is expected to resume testimony Monday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

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KYIV, Ukraine — A United Nations panel said Monday that Russia is committing war crimes by intentionally attacking Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including vital energy systems.

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthropic filed for an initial public offering Monday. The company could begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker ANT as soon as Nov. 16, with a valuation of up to $2 trillion.

What to know this morning: OAKLAND, Calif. — An FBI agent is expected to resume testimony Monday in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — ICE agents were observed at Santa Clara County jails over the weekend, according to local advocates. The sheriff’s office stated it does not coordinate with ICE, though agents have detained 60 people from jail lobbies over the past year.

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon's new FORTRESS initiative requires major U.S. military bases to operate independently for 90 days if civilian infrastructure fails.

The plan mandates self-sufficient power, water and communications using portable nuclear reactors, microgrids and strategic stockpiles. Officials cited reliance on civilian grids as an "intolerable risk."

New this evening: NEWCASTLE, Calif. — A major injury crash involving a semi-truck and a Chevrolet Silverado temporarily blocked eastbound Interstate 80 Sunday, authorities said. The Silverado driver suffered major injuries. A passenger suffered minor injuries.

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LATEST: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman and 4-year-old were struck by a vehicle and injured Sunday afternoon in the 500 block of Las Palmas Avenue, and the driver remained at the scene. The woman died, the child sustained minor injuries.

VACAVILLE, Calif. — An 18-year-old Vacaville man was arrested Friday after accidentally shooting a person inside a vehicle on the 400 block of Berryessa Drive. Robert Costa faces charges of negligent discharge of a firearm. The victim underwent surgery at a local hospital.

New this evening: NEWCASTLE, Calif. — A major injury crash involving a semi-truck and a Chevrolet Silverado temporarily blocked eastbound Interstate 80 Sunday, authorities said. The Silverado driver suffered major injuries. A passenger suffered minor injuries.

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Officers responded to the 1800 block of Naples Drive around 9:05 a.m. The neighbor was hospitalized with unknown injuries. Police are negotiating the suspect's surrender.

SAN FRANCISCO — A man died early Sunday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Tenderloin, police said. The driver was later arrested on Treasure Island on suspicion of homicide after being stopped by the California Highway Patrol for an unrelated traffic violation.

New this evening: NEWCASTLE, Calif. — A major injury crash involving a semi-truck and a Chevrolet Silverado temporarily blocked eastbound Interstate 80 Sunday, authorities said. The Silverado driver suffered major injuries. A passenger suffered minor injuries.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman and a juvenile were struck by a vehicle and injured Sunday afternoon in the 500 block of Las Palmas Avenue, and the driver remained at the scene. SAN JOSE, Calif. — A man barricaded himself inside a home Sunday after allegedly attacking his neighbor with a machete.

NEW OVERNIGHT: FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A pedestrian was struck and killed on westbound Interstate 80 near the Suisun Parkway off-ramp early Sunday. The incident was reported at 12:59 a.m. The driver fled the scene. At 1:14 a.m., a disabled big rig was located at the scales.

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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado returned Sunday after more than 10 months in exile, greeting supporters in Barquisimeto.

TEL AVIV, Israel — Tens of thousands protested Saturday demanding accountability from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Tuesday's parliamentary elections, the first since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.

NEW OVERNIGHT: FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A pedestrian was struck and killed on westbound Interstate 80 near the Suisun Parkway off-ramp early Sunday. The incident was reported at 12:59 a.m. The driver fled the scene. At 1:14 a.m., a disabled big rig was located at the scales.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Two people suffered minor injuries Saturday night after a vehicle crashed into a building and ruptured a gas line in the 2800 block of Francisco Street. A temporary shelter-in-place order was lifted late Saturday after PG&E crews secured the leak.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A shooting outside a Florida A&M homecoming event Saturday night injured 12 people, including six minors. Police say the gunfire followed an altercation. No suspects are in custody.

NEW OVERNIGHT: FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A pedestrian was struck and killed on westbound Interstate 80 near the Suisun Parkway off-ramp early Sunday. The incident was reported at 12:59 a.m. The driver fled the scene. At 1:14 a.m., a disabled big rig was located at the scales.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A medical aid call led to a murder arrest Friday in south Sacramento, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. Metro Fire responded around 11 p.m. to the 4900 block of El Paraiso Ave after 67-year-old Wendell Celestine reported finding his girlfriend unconscious.

SAN FRANCISCO — Market Street subway service was suspended late Saturday after a car drove onto the tracks, halting trains between Church and Embarcadero stations for emergency inspections.

NEW OVERNIGHT: FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A pedestrian was struck and killed on westbound Interstate 80 near the Suisun Parkway off-ramp early Sunday. The incident was reported at 12:59 a.m. The driver fled the scene. At 1:14 a.m., a disabled big rig was located at the scales.

NEWPORT, Ore. — Ammonia tank explodes; evacuations underway. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One man is dead and another faces murder charges after a fatal assault near the State Capitol, police said.

NEW: Today, federal agents carried out extensive enforcement in Vacaville, Fairfield, and in the East Bay. Day laborers in Vacaville were seen running from the 7-11 on Brown Street to escape, with some getting into trash cans left on the street to get away.

NEW @ 8:51 p.m.: LOS ANGELES — California election officials are frustrated after the Justice Department demanded they sequester ballots the federal government believes were sent to noncitizen voters.

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SAN FRANCISCO — A lithium-ion battery fire in the 100 block of Fell Street was quickly contained Saturday. No injuries or displacements were reported.

NEW @ 8:51 p.m.: LOS ANGELES — California election officials are frustrated after the Justice Department demanded they sequester ballots the federal government believes were sent to noncitizen voters.