South Bay

Boat inspections in South Bay aim to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels in the San Francisco estuary. New rules requiring boaters to clean, drain, dry, and tag boats take effect for recreational reservoirs to curb the species' spread.

Thursday is the Bay Area's hottest day of the year so far, with inland temperatures reaching triple digits, bayshore areas in the 80s to 90s, and coastal spots in the 70s. A heat advisory is in effect for the East Bay, South Bay, North Bay, and other regions.

The Phillips 66 oil refinery in South Bay is shutting down, with nearby communities seeking input on redevelopment plans. A proposed community task force to guide the process has stalled, and residents express concerns about being excluded. Phillips 66 submitted a plan to redevelop the site into warehouses and industrial buildings.

A South Bay man drowned in Lake Tulloch in Calaveras County. The 31-year-old Campbell resident was swimming with friends when the incident occurred, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office.

The National Weather Service forecasts rain, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures for the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, with heavier rain expected in the North Bay, Santa Cruz mountains, and Big Sur coast. Isolated strong storms with gusty winds and lightning are possible in the South Bay and interior Central Coast, though flooding concerns remain low, with drier conditions returning by Friday.

A domestic violence call in Los Angeles County's South Bay region turned into a homicide investigation after a man was found unresponsive. The incident occurred on Freeman Avenue in Lawndale around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday night. Responding deputies rendered aid but the situation escalated.

A South Bay man's luggage was taken by a Waymo autonomous vehicle after the trunk failed to open. The incident occurred during a ride, leading to the vehicle driving off with his belongings.