National parks see surge in visitors as people are eager to explore great outdoors
If you have plans to visit a national park this summer, you're not alone.
Newborn baby's face gets cut during emergency C-section
The birth of their baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Darmaqus Williams says his newborn, Kyanni had to get 13 stitches to repair a cut across her left cheek that happened during an emergency C-section.
Disney accused of tailoring offerings to wealthy families, pricing out loyal customers after COVID closures
Twitter users claim Disney's magic has become 'too expensive for many people, including children' and is 'only for the rich & famous.'
2 San Francisco brothers set record crossing large gap on a highline in Yosemite
Two brothers from San Francisco say they have set a record for the longest highline ever walked in both Yosemite National Park and California.
Stimulus, unemployment checks help child support debt collection hit new high in California
Several fathers who owe tens of thousands in child support debt shared letters they had received from the state instead of their $1,200 stimulus checks. The letters said the checks had been intercepted on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services.
Mother arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash that injured her two children
Police arrested a 25-year-old Hayward mother on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, after a single-car crash on June 9 injured her two children who were passengers in her car.
Pilot tearfully announces 'VIP' passenger onboard is his father, on his first flight with him at the controls
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
School districts across US brace for surge of kindergartners this fall
School districts across the United States are hiring additional teachers in anticipation of what will be one of the largest kindergarten classes ever as enrollment rebounds following the coronavirus pandemic.
77-year-old woman killed, two others injured in Healdsburg crash
A 77-year-old woman died and her son and grandson were injured Saturday night after their SUV crashed into a guardrail and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 in Healdsburg, the California Highway Patrol said.
3-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Southern California
A 3-year-old girl has died after her mother left her in a car for several hours while she worked at a marijuana grow in the San Joaquin Valley, police said.
Bay Area family discusses child's death, and their campaign to prevent more school tragedies
While at recess, 7-year-old Alex tried to close a rolling metal gate at his San Rafael school. But the gate fell off its runner, killing the 7-year-old boy. 18 months later, his parents are launching a non-profit to raise awareness of hazards impacting children.
Fewer babies named Karen than ever before
The name Karen has apparently become incredibly unpopular.
Orinda to consider holding its popular Fourth of July Parade this year
The Orinda City Council on Tuesday will consider bringing back the city's annual Fourth of July Parade and associated activities, after last year's festivities were cancelled due to the pandemic.
14-year-old girl hands newborn baby to strangers at NJ restaurant
The couple who took care of the baby before police arrived said the teenage girl had asked for help from employees at the restaurant before they intervened.
A Family Affair: 49er great Keena Turner graduates from Purdue four decades later, alongside his daughter
Former San Francisco 49er, four-time Super Bowl champ Keena Turner has plenty of notable memories that have taken place in a stadium. But on Saturday, at Purdue University’s Ross-Ade Stadium, he celebrated a momentous achievement with his youngest daughter, that might just top them all.
Bay Area woman spent Mother's Day at son's bedside as he battles heart condition
A Bay Area woman spent Mother’s Day where no mom wants to be — in the hospital at her son's bedside.
4-year-old inadvertently buys over $2,600 worth of Spongebob popsicles on Amazon
Little did 4-year-old Noah Bryant know, 51 cases of Spongebob popsicles would make their way to his aunt’s house after he attempted to purchase a box of the treats shaped like his favorite character.
‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
Bill Gates, wife Melinda announce divorce after 27 years of marriage
The multi-billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft made the announcement on Twitter, saying he and Melinda will continue to work together at their foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.