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A Milpitas woman, Rohnita Prasad, was arrested for falsely reporting her 9-year-old son, Harshail Kumar, missing. The child was found safe at home the following day, prompting a large-scale search effort involving law enforcement and volunteers. Authorities charged Prasad with filing a false report and child endangerment.
Volaris launched its inaugural direct flight from Oakland to Zacatecas, enhancing connectivity for Mexicans in the U.S. The route, celebrated with regional music and cultural festivities, aims to promote tourism and family reunification. Flights will operate three times a week, with fares starting at $98.
PG&E customers in the Bay Area reported over $190,000 in losses due to utility scams this year, with more than 2,500 incidents documented. Scammers often impersonate utility workers and pressure victims into making immediate payments to avoid service disconnection. PG&E urges customers to verify communications and report suspicious activity.
PG&E launched a $50 million energy relief initiative to assist customers with overdue bills, featuring a Match My Payment program that matches payments up to $1,000. Low-income households can also apply for the REACH grant for credits up to $300.
Lieutenant Manny Bonilla has become the acting captain of the Mission District police station following the abrupt departure of Liza Johansen. Bonilla, a 30-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department, is the sixth captain in five years at Mission Station. Community members expressed concern over Johansen's exit, highlighting her efforts to build trust within the Mission community.
A lawsuit claims San Joaquin County failed to protect a 1-year-old boy, Sebastian, from severe abuse by his father, Roberto Hernandez. Despite prior warnings of abuse, county agencies did not intervene, leading to life-threatening injuries for the child. The boy now requires lifelong medical care due to a traumatic brain injury and other serious conditions.
San Jose will replace its Fourth of July fireworks with a drone show after an explosion destroyed the city's fireworks supply. The drone show, featuring live entertainment and food vendors, will take place at Lake Cunningham at 9 p.m. on July 4.
Governor Gavin Newsom urged President Donald Trump to allocate more federal funding for wildfire prevention in California. Newsom proposed a model executive order that would require federal investment to match state and local efforts, emphasizing the urgency of protecting lives and property from wildfires.
Tanya Peterson, chief of the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens, announced her retirement effective August 1, following pressure from Mayor Daniel Lurie. Despite a recent USDA inspection finding the zoo compliant with animal welfare regulations, advocacy groups had criticized Peterson for alleged mismanagement. Lurie expressed optimism for new leadership to enhance the zoo's future.
July 4th fireworks at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco will likely be obscured by fog starting around 8 PM, despite a sunny day. President Trump faced backlash for using the antisemitic term "shylock" during a rally, claiming ignorance of its implications. Meanwhile, a new citywide scavenger hunt begins on July 12, advertised through cryptic fliers.