Overdue book returned to Bay Area library - 96 years later
The book was initially borrowed from the Saint Helena Public Library in February of 1927 – 96 years ago.
The book was initially borrowed from the Saint Helena Public Library in February of 1927 – 96 years ago.
BART 'shell shocked' at turtle trespassing on the tracks
Bay Area Rapid Transit officials were "shell shocked" after a turtle made an unexpected appearance on its tracks over the weekend.
Bay Area Rapid Transit officials were "shell shocked" after a turtle made an unexpected appearance on its tracks over the weekend.
California prison sex assault survivor released 3 years early because of abuse
A California woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – was released from custody three years early, successfully arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
A California woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin – and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it – was released from custody three years early, successfully arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Instagram back online after temporary outage: 'Sorry for the trouble'
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
The company did not specify what caused the outage.
Meta Platforms' Instagram reportedly has Twitter competitor app in the works
Instagram reportedly has a new app in the pipeline with similarities to Twitter.
Instagram reportedly has a new app in the pipeline with similarities to Twitter.
Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
SF police find 12-year-old girl who had been missing under possible suspicious circumstances
Police in San Francisco on Thursday found a 12-year-old girl who had possibly been missing under suspicious circumstances.
Police in San Francisco on Thursday found a 12-year-old girl who had possibly been missing under suspicious circumstances.
Jerry Springer, iconic talk show host, dead at 79
On his Twitter profile, Jerry Springer jokingly declared himself as “Talk show host, ringmaster of civilization’s end."
On his Twitter profile, Jerry Springer jokingly declared himself as “Talk show host, ringmaster of civilization’s end."
Whimsical 'Saxophone Home' in Berkeley up for sale
If you're a music lover, and shopping around for a new home there's an unusual new listing in Berkeley that may interest you. It's a three-story house on Tunnel Road that some people call the Saxophone House.
If you're a music lover, and shopping around for a new home there's an unusual new listing in Berkeley that may interest you. It's a three-story house on Tunnel Road that some people call the Saxophone House.
Warriors' Draymond Green ejected after stomping on chest of Sacramento King's Sabonis
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from a playoff game after stomping on the chest of Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected from a playoff game after stomping on the chest of Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis.
Oakland teachers union begins strike vote
Teachers, counselors, nurses and other members of the Oakland Education Association (OEA) on Monday began voting on whether to authorize a strike, as the union cited what it called “illegal, bad faith bargaining” by the district.
Teachers, counselors, nurses and other members of the Oakland Education Association (OEA) on Monday began voting on whether to authorize a strike, as the union cited what it called “illegal, bad faith bargaining” by the district.
Emeryville entrepreneur arrested in connection with stabbing death of Cash App exec Bob Lee
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a tech entrepreneur in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App tech founder Bob Lee – ending the false rumors that this was a random attack in a lawless, overly progressive city.
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a tech entrepreneur in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App tech founder Bob Lee – ending the false rumors that this was a random attack in a lawless, overly progressive city.
Michigan 4th grader called 'big footed' and teased at school sets world record with her size 10.5 feet
Ruby, a 10-year-old from Michigan who wears a size 10.5 shoe, has set a new Kids World Record.
Ruby, a 10-year-old from Michigan who wears a size 10.5 shoe, has set a new Kids World Record.
See the rare blood-sucking fish of your nightmares that recently washed ashore
One look at this rare, blood-sucking sea creature that washed ashore in the Netherlands this month will give you nightmares.
One look at this rare, blood-sucking sea creature that washed ashore in the Netherlands this month will give you nightmares.
Body of Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift, popular San Francisco radio host, found
A body found at Pier 39 in San Francisco late Wednesday has been identified by the medical examiner as popular radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, 55 – and the news sent shock waves through the Bay Area.
A body found at Pier 39 in San Francisco late Wednesday has been identified by the medical examiner as popular radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, 55 – and the news sent shock waves through the Bay Area.
Instagram users could be seeing more ads
Would more ads drive Instagram users away? Some say yes, but Meta hopes they've found a way to make the ads useful.
Would more ads drive Instagram users away? Some say yes, but Meta hopes they've found a way to make the ads useful.
Facebook's Twitter and Instagram accounts compromised
The group OurMine was responsible for the hack.
The group OurMine was responsible for the hack.
Instagram rolls out 'Stories'
The new Instagram feature is expected to lure SnapChat fans over to Instagram.
The new Instagram feature is expected to lure SnapChat fans over to Instagram.