High winds, heavy rains hit the Bay Area

High winds, heavy rains hit the Bay Area

High winds and heavy rain hit the Bay Area Sunday, bringing downed trees, swollen rivers, and thunderstorms to the region. Although flooding and rainfall was not as severe as predicted, the high winds came as advertised. “The winds are the main hazard with this system,” said Sarah McCorkle, a meteorologist with the national weather service.
Oakland business owner fatally shot

Oakland business owner fatally shot

OAKLAND — A shooting Saturday morning inside an East Oakland automotive parts store left the 65-year-old owner dead and his killer being sought, authorities said Sunday. The name of the man killed has not yet been released. The shooting happened about 11:49 a.m. Saturday inside Bay City Alternators, 8807 International Blvd., authorities said. Police responding
EVs that still qualify for the federal tax credit

EVs that still qualify for the federal tax credit

Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the list of electric vehicles that qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit has dwindled away as new eligibility restrictions have gone into effect. The list is now quite short, and some EVs only qualify for a $3,750 credit.
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 impresses

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 impresses

Big and bold and wearing a front-grille badge the size of a serving platter, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 sport utility vehicle is all about luxury, power and excess and all in no uncertain terms.