• Major waves and long swells are expected along the NorCal coast Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement that begins New Year's Eve afternoon, with some waves reaching 25 feet high. [Bay City News]
  • A charter plane carrying the University of Kansas men's basketball team had to turn around and make an emergency landing at San Jose Airport Sunday. One of the plane's engine's failed, and it landed safely. [Chronicle]
  • Hundreds gathered at a vigil Sunday at Dublin High School to mourn the death of three students on Christmas Day. The three boys were killed in a crash in Pleasanton. [KTVU]
  • Wildfire victims in Northern California have a December 31 deadline to file claims against PG&E. [ABC7]
  • It will be a dry start to the new year as precipitation tapers off around the Bay and in the Sierra. [Chronicle]
  • A pedestrian was struck and killed on 101 in San Jose late Sunday night. [ABC7]
  • A Sacramento woman trying to escape her abuser got some help from McDonald's employees at a drive-thru window in Lodi. [KRON4]
  • The Raiders were eliminated from playoff contention in their loss to the Broncos on Sunday. [ABC7]
  • Hallmark Channel movies are all fascist propaganda. Discuss. [Salon]