‘ValenHeinz Day’: Confectioner pairs ketchup and chocolate in ‘mouth-watering’ truffles

The truffles are presented in a sweetheart box made by hand. Heinz combined its more than 150 years of experience with the expertise of Fortnum’s chocolatiers to create nine delectable chocolates, the confectionary said.

Annual "Celebration Train" honors MLK with 51-mile trip from San Jose to San Francisco

At Diridon Station, the 51-mile trip from San Jose to San Francisco aboard CalTrain becomes a trip back in history, in hopes of creating a better future. Once again, the songs, signs, and messages trumpet the annual “Celebration Train” marking the birth of Dr. King.

Oakland Tech students, 'The Apollos,' behind MLK Day as state holiday

This little-known story was highlighted in a school play written and directed by current members of the Oakland Tech class of 2020, who interviewed some of the original Apollos and created an original script.

San Francisco strips down for New Year’s Day

From the chilly waters of the Bay and the Pacific Ocean, to Union Square's ice-skating rink, it seems some people are warming up to the idea of a new year by stripping down.

Thousands flock to San Francisco's waterfront to ring in 2020

As the Ferry Building clock counted down the hours until the new year, crowds of people began arriving in San Francisco for New Year's Eve celebrations, with some 100 events scheduled in the city including the big midnight fireworks show.

Guide to getting around the Bay Area New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve will be full celebrations around the Bay Area and if you're heading out to ring in 2020, it's best to leave your car at home.  

Woman accused of killing boyfriend on Christmas appears in court

Gutierrez is facing a murder charge with an added enhancement for allegedly running over her boyfriend on Christmas.

Caltrain to offer passengers free rides on New Years Eve

Caltrain will begin providing free rides on Tuesday at 8 p.m. and until the last southbound train departs the San Francisco station at 2 a.m.