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27+ min ago (125+ words) A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday afternoon near Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday afternoon near Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported at around 3:30 p.m., and was centered about 3 miles west of Glen Ellen, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (103+ words) A child died following a crash in San Francisco Sunday morning, police said. According to the police department, officers responded to Hayes and Webster streets at around 10:40 a.m. regarding a vehicle crash involving injuries. On scene, police said they located a child suffering from injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police reported. The victim was later declared dead at the hospital, according to authorities. Officials said the driver stayed on the scene. Police ask anyone with information to contact SFPD at415-575-4444or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD....

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (76+ words) A person is dead following a shooting in Oakland early Sunday morning, officials said. A person is dead following a shooting in Oakland early Sunday morning, officials said. The incident happened at around 1:30 a.m., at 100th Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard near Premier Inn and Suites, just north of the border with San Leandro. One person was shot and killed at that scene. Oakland police are still searching for the suspect in this case....

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (98+ words) Classic cars, toys and community. They all came together Saturday to help those in need during the holiday season. San Jose City Councilman Peter Ortiz and other local leaders partnered with the Viejitos Car Club and Boulevard Kings Car Club. They spent the day driving to several of the most vulnerable neighborhoods in east San Jose and distributing gifts directly to families in need. This comes just weeks after both car clubs joined Ortiz for their fourth annual toy drive. That event brought together 10 vendors and featured performances from various community groups. Hundreds of toys were collected....

3+ hour, 3+ min ago (284+ words) San Francisco police announced they will be increasing patrols at places of worship and Jewish events following the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia during a Hanukkah celebration. San Francisco police increase patrols at Jewish events after Australia shooting San Francisco police announced they will be increasing patrols at places of worship and Jewish events following the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia during a Hanukkah celebration. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are Authorities confirmed 29 people were wounded, including two police officers. AP reports Sunday's shooting is the deadliest shooting in almost three decades in Australia, a country with strict control laws. They add the massacre follows a wave of antisemitic attacks that have roiled the country over the part year, although authorities did not suggest those and the shooting were connected. SFPD said while there is no information…...

19+ hour, 42+ min ago (109+ words) A crash closed Highway 1 in both directions between Lobitos Creek and Tunitas Creek on Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. Crash closes area of Hwy. 1 in San Mateo County A close-up of a CHP vehicle A crash closed Highway 1 in both directions between Lobitos Creek and Tunitas Creek in San Mateo County on Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said this is an ongoing investigation. Southbound vehicles on Highway 1 were being detoured at Lobitas Creek Road and northbound vehicles will be detoured on Tunitas Creek Road to avoid the area. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...

21+ hour, 13+ min ago (126+ words) A preliminary 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday afternoon near San Ramon in Contra Costa County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. A preliminary 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday afternoon near San Ramon in Contra Costa County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported just before 2 p.m., and was centered about 2.5 miles east of San Ramon, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago (94+ words) San Jose police said a pedestrian was pronounced dead following a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning. San Jose police said a pedestrian was pronounced dead following a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the area of N. 1st Street and Technology Place just before 2 a.m. to investigate a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian, according to police. Authorities reported the pedestrian involved in the crash was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said this is an ongoing investigation. No suspect vehicle description has been provided....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (291+ words) The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the explosion near Hayward that injured six people, three of them PG&E workers and that levelled multiple building Thursday near Hayward. Alyssa Goard reports. The NTSB provided updates regarding the investigation into Thursday's house explosion near Hayward on Saturday. Investigators visited the site of the explosion on Friday morning. On Saturday, the National Transportation Safety Board reported their investigation found that the " -inch diameter steel line and the 2-inch diameter steel gas main in the vicinity of the accident were installed in the 1940s. The NTSB also confirmed the natural gas pipeline was damaged during grading work associated with a road improvement project along the street in front of the home. According to preliminary information from PG&E, on Thursday, a third-party contractor unaffiliated with the company was doing work in the area…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (225+ words) A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near Kenwood in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near Kenwood in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported at around 9:30 a.m. and was centered about 3.9 miles west of Kenwood, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES A preliminary 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning near Kenwood in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported at around 9:30 a.m. and…...