‘I've decided to have my family': Nicki Minaj announces on Twitter that she's retiring
Nicki Minaj says she’s decided to retire after she took to Twitter to let her fans know that she is leaving the rap game.
Oprah announces she's coming to San Francisco's Chase Center
Oprah Winfrey— in all her glory, is coming to San Francisco and dropping gems on how to live your best life.
Harry Potter books banned from Catholic school because reading spells 'risk conjuring evil spirits'
The "Harry Potter" series has been banned from a Catholic school in Tennessee because the fictional magic used "actual curses and spells," according to a pastor who described the beloved books as "a possible threat" to their beliefs.
Comedian Kevin Hart and driver suffer 'major back injuries' in crash
Comedian Kevin Hart and his driver suffered "major back injuries" in a car crash in the Malibu Hills late Saturday night, a report said.
Snow White shares heartwarming moment with special needs child at Disney World
A mother was left emotional during a trip to Disney World when one of the park’s characters went above and beyond for her son, Brody, who has autism and is non-verbal.
BART buskers hosting 'in-solidarity' show at Fruitvale station to counter anti-panhandling proposal
Tone Oliver, an El Sobrante rapper and full-time public transit busker, is hosting an “in solidarity” show at the Fruitvale station Friday evening, in the hopes of showing the community what BART performers do as he and his peers confront what he calls an “active attack” on artist livelihoods.
Longtime KFOG radio fans mourn the loss of their favorite alternative rock station
Long-time San Francisco rock radio station KFOG will go dark next month and Bay Area "Fogheads" say they are disappointed and sad about the end of an era.
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M in aid for Amazon wildfires
Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.
Online dating is now the most popular way for US couples to meet, study finds
Online dating has become the most popular way for U.S. couples to meet, and has replaced more traditional ways of finding love, new research shows.
Rolling Stones play past Santa Clara's regular 10 p.m. Sunday curfew
More than 50,000 people packed into Levi’s Stadium to watch the Rolling Stones hit the stage on Sunday, but the legendary rock band was met with controversy as they played past the city's curfew of 10 p.m.
'The Marathon Continues': Rapper Nipsey Hussle remembered on 34th birthday
Thursday would have been rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle's 34th birthday.
Swedish court finds American rapper A$AP Rocky guilty of assault
A Swedish court has found American rapper A$AP Rocky guilty of assault for his role in a June 30 street brawl in Stockholm.
San Francisco Opera cancels Placido Domingo concert
The San Francisco Opera says it is canceling an October concert featuring Placido Domingo after the publication of an Associated Press story that quoted numerous women as saying they were sexually harassed or subjected to inappropriate behavior by the superstar.
Forest Fire prevention icon Smokey Bear turns 75
There will be 75 candles on his birthday cake and Smokey Bear still hopes none of them start a forest fire.
Outside Lands: How to get the most out of your experience
Outside Lands kicks off at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Friday, and it's a three-day celebration of everything that is to love about the Bay Area. The perfect blend of music, art, food, wine, and marijuana.
Tighter security at San Francisco's 12th annual Outside Lands festival
For the 12th year, Outside Lands music, food and comedy festival will bring the noise to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, but with the recent tragedy in Gilroy and other mass shootings across the country, officials say security will be tight this weekend.
Actor Danny Trejo helps save baby trapped in vehicle in Sylmar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Danny Trejo played a real-life hero when he helped rescue a baby trapped in an overturned car after a collision in Sylmar.
Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites ‘breathing problem'
Willie Nelson has canceled his tour because of a “breathing problem.”
R. Kelly denied bail on sex abuse charges in NY
R&B singer R. Kelly was denied bail after pleading not guilty in federal court in Brooklyn Friday where he was due to make a second appearance later in the day.
San Francisco offers free museum entry to EBT, Medi-Cal cardholders
San Francisco residents holding Electronic Benefit Transfer and Medi-Cal cards can get into 17 city museums and cultural centers free of charge over the summer, according to city officials.