San Francisco Improv Festival returns for first time since 2019
The San Francisco Improv Festival is making its return after a six-year hiatus, bringing live comedy back to the city across a five-day event. The once-annual festival was sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its former host venue, PianoFight, permanently closed its doors. Organizers worked to bootstrap funding for this year's festival and secured a new home at Silk Road, a bar located near Union Square.
The San Francisco Improv Festival is making its return after a six-year hiatus, bringing live comedy back to the city across a five-day event. The once-annual festival was sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, and its former host venue, PianoFight, permanently closed its doors. Organizers worked to bootstrap funding for this year's festival and secured a new home at Silk Road, a bar located near Union Square.
Vallejo Town Hall after police badge bending report's release
Vallejo residents gathered at an NAACP town hall meeting to address police reform and a recently released report detailing a department "badge bending" ritual.
Vallejo residents gathered at an NAACP town hall meeting to address police reform and a recently released report detailing a department "badge bending" ritual.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
Cooler pattern
The cooler pattern is here to stay! We are expecting a big serving of low clouds Thursday morning. Drizzle chances could be going up too. The clouds will slowly clear to the bay and coast later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the low 80s.
The cooler pattern is here to stay! We are expecting a big serving of low clouds Thursday morning. Drizzle chances could be going up too. The clouds will slowly clear to the bay and coast later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the low 80s.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
New details shed light on Jackie the bald eagle's final days, unanswered questions
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie.
Newly released details from wildlife officials reveal the medical timeline, key treatments, and legal protocols surrounding the death of Big Bear's famous bald eagle, Jackie.
Colombia earthquake: Crews dig through rubble for signs of life
Rescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing in dozens of cities and towns.
Rescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing in dozens of cities and towns.
Jury of 8 sworn in for federal trial pitting Meta against 29 states
A jury of 8 people were selected and sworn on Wednesday for the high-profile Meta trial set to begin on August 18 in the U.S. District Court for Northern California in Oakland. The jury of 5 women and 3 men will be an advisory jury to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who will rule on two charges: that Meta illegally collected data on child users, and that Meta allegedly designed addictive features in Facebook and Instagram that harmed youth.
A jury of 8 people were selected and sworn on Wednesday for the high-profile Meta trial set to begin on August 18 in the U.S. District Court for Northern California in Oakland. The jury of 5 women and 3 men will be an advisory jury to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who will rule on two charges: that Meta illegally collected data on child users, and that Meta allegedly designed addictive features in Facebook and Instagram that harmed youth.
Man smashes through apartment wall, violently attacks teenage girl: Georgia police
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
Tropical Cyclone One-C heads towards Hawaii
A tropical cyclone is heading toward Hawaii, and experts say that it's expected to develop into a tropical storm. Even if the weather skirts the islands, residents could expect damage from winds, landslides, and up to 10 inches of rain, though one model predicts there could be as much as 20 inches.
A tropical cyclone is heading toward Hawaii, and experts say that it's expected to develop into a tropical storm. Even if the weather skirts the islands, residents could expect damage from winds, landslides, and up to 10 inches of rain, though one model predicts there could be as much as 20 inches.
Police release body cam footage in deadly shooting of allegedly armed man in Oakland
Oakland police on Wednesday released body camera footage of a July confrontation with an allegedly armed man near the Fruitvale District that ended with officers opening fire and killing the suspect.
Oakland police on Wednesday released body camera footage of a July confrontation with an allegedly armed man near the Fruitvale District that ended with officers opening fire and killing the suspect.
Probation department employee charged for possessing sexually explicit images of a minor
Authorities say a probation officer was found to have sexually explicit images of a 13-year-old on his phone, and has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor. Authorities are investigating whether there might be more victims — Damon Luecke had previously worked with children as a juvenile probations officer.
Authorities say a probation officer was found to have sexually explicit images of a 13-year-old on his phone, and has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor. Authorities are investigating whether there might be more victims — Damon Luecke had previously worked with children as a juvenile probations officer.
Proposed changes to Head Start
Trump Administration proposed sweeping changes to the Head Start early education program, now experts are weighing in.
Trump Administration proposed sweeping changes to the Head Start early education program, now experts are weighing in.
Karoline Leavitt leaving White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.
Oakland suing landlord for violating elevator ordinance
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
Jury awards twin sisters $33M after parents killed in Redwood City
A San Mateo County jury on Tuesday awarded $33 million to two 11-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed while driving their car in Redwood City and became tangled up in a street race.
A San Mateo County jury on Tuesday awarded $33 million to two 11-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed while driving their car in Redwood City and became tangled up in a street race.
Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Oakland police release body cam footage in deadly shooting of allegedly armed man
The video appears to show the suspect taking a makeshift spear in hand and moving threateningly toward the officers just before the shooting.
The video appears to show the suspect taking a makeshift spear in hand and moving threateningly toward the officers just before the shooting.
Genasys delivers emergency zone information during wildfires
If you live in area affected by a wildfire this summer, you may have received an alert through the Genasys Project. It's a free app that delivers information during emergencies based on which zone you live in.
If you live in area affected by a wildfire this summer, you may have received an alert through the Genasys Project. It's a free app that delivers information during emergencies based on which zone you live in.
South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.