Rick Hurd

Rick Hurd is a breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group and has spent nearly his whole life and career in the East Bay. He has covered crime, public safety and court proceedings since 2011. Before that, he was a national baseball columnist and A’s beat writer during the “Moneyball” era. He started in the industry in 1990 and is a graduate of Chico State University with a BA in communications. Away from work, he has coached baseball since 2008.

Federal ICE agents detained a prominent British-Muslim journalist and commentator at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday morning, authorities said.

ICE detains prominent British commentator at San Francisco International Airport

October 28, 2025 at 1:20 p.m.

A federal spokesperson accused Sami Hamdi of "support(ing) terrorism and undermin(ing) American national security" without evidence.

LAFC’s Dennis Bouanga attempts to score against the Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel and Daniel Munie during the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2025. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

Donald Trump warns he’ll move World Cup soccer games out of ‘unsafe’ cities

September 26, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

Donald Trump suggested he might seek to move games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup away from some of the U.S. cities currently planning to host, due to his concerns...

Beachgoers enjoy the day at Camp Richardson, in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., on Tuesday July 29, 2025.

South Lake Tahoe resident treated for plague

August 20, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague, according to health officials in El Dorado County.

Two United Airlines flights touched wingtips while in the gate area at San Francisco International Airport early Monday, authorities said. Nobody was injured. Both flights were cancelled.

Two United Airlines flights touch wingtips at San Francisco International Airport

May 6, 2025 at 2:08 p.m.

Two United Airlines flights that were set to fly internationally out of San Francisco International Airport were cancelled Tuesday morning after the two planes touched wings, authorities said.

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