Feds charge Hayward man ID'd through Instagram in viral sideshow photo

U.S. attorneys have identified the Hayward man who they allege was driving a Cadillac in what became a viral photo of a San Francisco sideshow, where his girlfriend was seen hanging out the window of the car holding a mini AK-47, the wind whipping her hair. 

Stunning video: Rare 'Octopus Garden' discovered off California coast

Scientists in California and beyond have discovered an "Octopus Garden" of up to 20,000 eight-armed creatures living in the deep sea about 80 miles southwest of Monterey. 

Double delight: Newborn twins share precious birthday with overjoyed parents

A couple, Jose Ervin, Jr. and Scierra Blair, celebrated a remarkable coincidence on August 18, 2023, as it marked not only their own birthdays but also the birth of their twins, Jose Ervin III and A-ria.

Tesla rams into SUV, California owner says it was 'unintended acceleration'

A Tesla rammed into the back of a Hyundai in Menlo Park earlier this month, and its owner swears he didn't hit the gas or do anything wrong. The driver says it was a case of "unintended acceleration."

Air quality in question after massive fire at Schnitzer Steel near Port of Oakland

While firefighters have reported containing the fire at Schnitzer Steel, by Thursday morning, an air quality advisory remained in effect for nearby communities.

Maui fires: Did Lahaina's historic banyan tree survive?

For generations, the banyan tree along Lahaina town’s historic Front Street served as a gathering place, its leafy branches unfurling majestically to give shade from the Hawaiian sun.

Hot dog vendors' future in flux at Oakland Coliseum

Hot dog vendors selling bacon-wrapped links with grilled onions and peppers – a mainstay outside sporting events in the Bay Area – may soon be restricted from the Oakland Coliseum parking lot.

Tesla spontaneously ignites; Sacramento firefighters call out Elon Musk

A Tesla spontaneously burst into flames in a high-end auto yard, prompting Sacramento firefighters to grab Elon Musk's attention. 

Steph Curry makes rap video debut...in a boat!

Golden State Warriors star shooter Steph Curry has many, many talents. And now rapping in a new music video is one of them.

8-year-old shot on Oakland freeway paralyzed, family says

Eight-year-old Asa, who was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shooting in Oakland, is now paralyzed, his family said, and despite the medical care that he'll likely need for the rest of his life, he continues to make them laugh.

7-Eleven workers beat would-be robber with stick until suspect starts crying

They say it's not fun anymore when the rabbit got the gun. Two 7-Eleven employees turned the tables against a man who was on the verge of stealing dozens of boxes of cigarettes from the store.

Vallejo to name a street after iconic rapper E-40

The Vallejo City Council has chosen to honor the local ties of the well-known rapper and business mogul E-40, with a street in his name. 

California school superintendent kicked out, 'verbally attacked' at school board meeting

State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond was told to leave a school district meeting in Southern California after expressing his opposition to a policy that requires administrators to inform parents if their child identifies as transgender.