CALWIRE Local News Report (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

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Today's top story: Swalwell 'hooked up' with alleged Chinese spy, newly declassified documents indicate. This roundup covers 16 stories from KRON4, Berkeleyside, and BenitoLink.

Swalwell 'hooked up' with alleged Chinese spy, newly declassified documents indicate
(KRON) -- Former Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell told the Federal Bureau of Investigation that he "hooked up" with an alleged... — KRON4

2 San Jose men, 4 minors arrested after police chase in Santa Cruz
(KRON) -- Two San Jose men and four minors were arrested following a flurry of alleged crimes across Santa Cruz on Saturday, accor... — KRON4

1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Thousands were without power Monday after Tropical Storm Lala uprooted trees from downtown Honolulu to the Big Isl... — KRON4

Missing 14-year-old girl last seen in San Jose
(KRON) -- Authorities have activated an Endangered Missing Advisory for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen Monday night in San J... — KRON4

Morgan Hill copper thief caused thousands of dollars in damage: police
(KRON) -- A suspected thief was arrested in Morgan Hill after stealing copper piping that disrupted water service to a nearby busi... — KRON4

6 finalists are interviewing for the open BUSD board seat. We surveyed them on the issues — Berkeleyside

Suspected gunman charged with murder in Vallejo shooting
(KRON) -- A 44-year-old Vallejo resident has been charged with murder after a man was fatally shot on July 20, police announced Fr... — KRON4

Opening statements set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federa... — KRON4

Westbound Dumbarton Bridge shuts down due to crash
(KRON) -- A severe traffic alert was issued Tuesday morning after a two-vehicle crash blocked all westbound lanes of Highway 84 on... — KRON4

Special election Tuesday to fill Swalwell's former seat
(AP) — Four months after Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual assault allegations that torpedoed... — KRON4

Warmer Tuesday in Bay Area before cooldown at tail end of week
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Tuesday in the Bay Area brings a sunnier and warmer day. Highs climb noticeably, with a few 90s furthest i... — KRON4

At-risk missing woman, 80, last seen in Oakland Monday
(KRON) -- The California Highway Patrol activated a Silver Alert in Alameda County Tuesday after an 80-year-old woman was reported... — KRON4

Charitable fund of local family donates $1 million to Cal Poly to boost large animal care — BenitoLink

Palo Alto school district sued for school trip to mosque
PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) -- A lawsuit filed this month is raising questions about how religion is taught at Palo Alto High School.... — KRON4

Valkyries are playoff bound again in 2nd year
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Go... — KRON4

Photos: Coolest cars at 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KRON) -- A 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster won the top prize at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elega...

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