New app freezes your kid's phone until they answer your messages
A father fed up with his kid ignoring his texts turned his frustration into creativity.
Dorothea Lange exhibit extended at OMCA
"People are often surprised that the Oakland Museum of California holds the Dorothea Lange archive and collection because she's a really known international photographer," says Drew Johnson, curator of photography and visual culture.
Bonnie Tyler sings 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' during eclipse
Cruise ship passengers aboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas got two once-in-a-lifetime experiences Monday during the historic eclipse.
Dick Gregory, civil rights activist and comedian, dead at 84
Dick Gregory, the comedian and activist and who broke racial barriers in the 1960s and used his humor to spread messages of social justice and nutritional health, has died. He was 84.
Ric Flair hospitalized, rep. calls for prayers
Professional wrestling star and Charlottean Ric Flair is in the hospital and Monday morning his management team tweet out asking for prayers for "tough medical issues."
Dave Chappelle, other artists make fans lock phones in pouches during show
Fans waiting to get into Dave Chappelle's show at Radio City Music Hall tapped and texted away on their phones. Hopefully, they got it all out of their system because phones are not allowed inside the show. In fact, show-goers have to lock them up in little pouches.
Perseid meteor shower 'warm-up act' for this month's eclipse
Consider this weekend's Perseid meteor shower an opening act for the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21.
Disney apps spying on children, lawsuit claims
The Walt Disney Company has been slapped with a lawsuit claiming that more than 40 of its smartphone apps are illegally spying on children.
Family claims daughter being held by R. Kelly hires legal team
The family of Jocelyn Savage, the 22-year-old woman allegedly being held against her by R&B singer R. Kelly, has hired legal counsel to help them reconnect with their daughter.
Spike Lee promotes NYC rally for former 49er Colin Kaepernick
NEW YORK (AP) - Spike Lee is promoting a planned rally for free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
DJ in groping case says he may have touched Swift's ribs
A former radio disc jockey accused of groping Taylor Swift before a concert testified Tuesday that he may have touched the pop superstar's ribs with a closed hand as he tried to jump into a photo with her but insisted he did not touch her backside as she claims.
New mugshot from prison shows a completely bald Phil Spector
A mugshot newly taken of Phil Spector in prison shows the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer completely free of the huge hair that was so striking during his trial.
Late night's Letterman headed back to talk TV with Netflix series
David Letterman, who said goodbye to his long-running talk show two years ago, will say hello to TV again with a new show for Netflix.
Green Day pop-up offering 'Idiot Nation' merchandise at Oakland record store
To kick off the punk rock band’s homecoming show this weekend, Green Day will open a two-day pop-up shop at 1-2-3-4 Go!
Lawsuit: Fox coordinated with White House on false story
NEW YORK (AP) - A lawsuit filed Tuesday lays out an explosive tale of Trump allies, the White House and Fox News Channel conspiring to push a false story about Democratic leaks and an unsolved killing in order to distract attention from the Russia investigation that has been swirling around the president.
Hamilton to return to San Francisco for second run in 2019
The San Francisco run of the blockbuster musical "Hamilton" is nearing its end but producers announced today that it will return to the city in early 2019.
Texas calf born looking like KISS rocker Gene Simmons
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) - KISS frontman Gene Simmons is udderly thrilled by a newborn calf born with strikingly similar black-and-white markings to the face paint he wears on stage.
Immigrant filmmaker makes Petaluma his own mini-Hollywood
The movie "American Graffiti" was not only a Hollywood blockbuster and Oscar-nominated motion picture in 1974, it also put the city of Petaluma on the filmmaking map.
SFMOMA will text you free art on your phone
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art launched a free texting service called "Send Me SFMOMA."
Gilroy Garlic Festival starts Friday, Caltrain to offer special service
The Gilroy Garlic Festival starts Friday, featuring three days of food, drinks, arts and entertainment.