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1+ hour ago (424+ words) Wednesday night, President Donald Trump spoke to the nation in an 18-minute, live address. Alyssa Goard reports. Wednesday night, President Donald Trump spoke to the nation in an 18-minute, live address. During his speech, which spanned a variety of topics, the president made the case for why he thinks the country is better off since he took office. Trump described the country a year ago as "absolutely dead." "Now, we're the hottest country in the world," he said. The speech comes as President Trump's approval ratings have dipped in recent polls, including NBC's latest poll, which shows President Trump's approval rating down one point from last month at 42%. During the speech, the president placed the blame for economic strife on President Biden's administration, saying there was record-high inflation under his predecessor. While inflation was high under President Biden, economists say…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (365+ words) New video shows how close a car was to hitting people as it rammed into the Hassett Ace Hardware store in Redwood City. It happened on Monday. Officials say the driver appeared to confuse the brake with the gas pedal. Video from inside the store shows employees behind the counter and several others inside the store when a car crashes through the windows and sparks a fire. The car barely missed one of the employees. "I had a really hard time watching it, because I saw how close we were to losing employees," said Eric Hassett, owner of Hassett Hardware. The footage shows a child walking in the area right before the crash. "The little girl in the video is one of our employee's daughters and seeing that she was right in the spot where the car came thru eight…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago (398+ words) Christmas is next week, but Oakland PD was spreading the holiday cheer Wednesday, handing out gifts to more than 100 children across the city. Pete Suratos reports. The special event took place in Oakland's Chinatown. Interim Police Chief James Beere says the event is all about strengthening the department's relationship with the community while giving back during this holiday season. Pablo Morales is one of the lucky kids who went home with a brand-new gift. "I feel happy because they're giving us gifts so we can enjoy Christmas," Morales said. "A lot of times when people come into contact with police it's under really dire circumstances, at least here it's something positive happy, it's us giving back," Beere said. Beere says it's not often that officers get a chance to interact with the community without involving a crisis. That's why Wednesday's…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago (166+ words) Airbnb is giving fans of the Olympics a chance to get up close and personal with the athletes themselves during Milan Cortina 2026. Airbnb is giving fans of the Olympics a chance to get up close and personal with the athletes themselves during Milan Cortina 2026. Scott Budman reports. Tahoe-born snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson is working with the San Francisco-based company on something they call the athlete experience " a chance to spend time with and learn from Olympians. "We'll be at the Olympics in Livigno together watching the halfpipe event," Anderson said. "I'll be there with the crew who has signed up for the experience. We'll be just kind of watching the event, I can kind of share my insight, we can get stoked, we can root for our team, and I can kind of explain a little…...

7+ hour, 53+ min ago (127+ words) The Vallejo City Unified School District announced the closure of three elementary schools following Wednesday's Board of Education meeting. The district said those schools are Highland, Lincoln and Pennycook Elementary schools, which will be closing by the end of the 2025-26 school year. The decision comes as the district faces financial challenges that have intensified due to a decline in enrollment and attendance, officials said. The school district also announced the approval of $32 million in reductions, including $22 million in staffing cuts, that will be implemented at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The district said it will work closely with families and staff to provide transition support, including information on new school options, assistance navigating the enrollment process, and personalized outreach....

10+ hour, 38+ min ago (466+ words) BART was fully restored Wednesday in Castro Valley after a car landed on the tracks Tuesday afternoon after a crash, Velena Jones reports. BART service through Castro Valley finally is back up and running after crews spent hours repairing damage done by Tuesday's crash that sent a car flying onto the tracks next to Interstate 580, triggering lane closures on the freeway. As an investigation seeks to figure out who is exactly to blame, California Highway Patrol is hoping witnesses and videos can help piece together a timeline of events. Hector Robles, a BART commuter, remains puzzled by the incident. "I'm just curious how that happened," Robles said. A day removed from the incident, many commuters, shocked and all, continue to raise questions. "I was wondering how it even happened, because isn't BART higher elevation then the freeway, so it must…...

10+ hour, 41+ min ago (224+ words) A pedestrian was pronounced dead following a hit-and-run crash in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, police said. A pedestrian died following a hit-and-run in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to the 5500 block of Mission Street just after 6 p.m. regarding a crash involving a pedestrian, according to the police department. Authorities said responding officers arrived at the scene scene and found a pedestrian injured. Despite providing medical aid, the person was pronounced dead, officials reported. The police department informed the driver and vehicle involved fled the scene. Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact them at 415-575-4444or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD. A pedestrian died following a hit-and-run in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to the 5500 block of Mission Street just after 6 p.m. regarding a crash involving a pedestrian, according to…...

11+ hour, 44+ min ago (324+ words) SF mayor signed legislation Wednesday, increasing fines for people involved in illegal sideshows and street takeovers, Christie Smith reports. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation that will designate steeper fines for people involved in illegal sideshows and street takeovers. Supervisor Danny Sauter, who introduced the legislation, says the goal is to make San Francisco a less attractive target for participants. "We have our legislation signed this morning by the mayor. It also passed the board unanimously, so we're really proud of that," Sauter said on Wednesday. Sauter brought the bill forward after residents voiced concerns over what they were seeing out on the streets of San Francisco. "People are frustrated by seeing sideshows in their neighborhood. They're feeling in danger sometimes by seeing the dirt bikes ripping through. These activities have gotten more dangerous and they are coming…...

12+ hour, 12+ min ago (413+ words) A woman who was captured in a now-viral video engaged in a violent altercation with staff at a San Francisco restaurant this past weekend has been arrested and fired from her job. In the video, Afkari goes behind the bar, holding up her phone to capture her own video and yelling expletives at staff. Bartender Michael Marchese said he and his colleagues were trying to diffuse the situation and document it, but Afkari wouldn't stop. "She was quite enraged," Marchese said. "A lot of people were like, 'Oh, she was on the verge of leaving.' She wasn't. She ended up slapping one of the bussers, I believe." Video also captured the moment Afkari slaps a phone out of a staff member's hand. From a different angle, Afkari struggles with him over the phone. Then she seemingly goes at another off-duty…...

12+ hour, 32+ min ago (350+ words) A woman who had been asking for the public's help in finding the driver responsible for a San Jose hit and run that left her roommate dead is now the prime suspect. Marianna Belmares has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run in connection with the death of 29-year-old Loren Badillo, who was killed on McCoy Avenue Saturday night. In an interview with NBC Bay Area on Monday, Belmares tearfully talked about losing her good friend. "He had a way of bringing light into every room," Belmares said at the time. "He always made you feel like you were welcome and accepted." Belmares also talked about her efforts to find the alleged hit-and-run driver. "We already asked the neighbors if they might have seen anything or collected any Ring camera or security footage," she said. Police now say…...