How many fires have burned in California in 2025?
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
Thousands lose power in San Bruno, South San Francisco
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers lost power in San Bruno and South San Francisco Tuesday night. Not only were residents left in the dark, but shoppers at an area mall.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers lost power in San Bruno and South San Francisco Tuesday night. Not only were residents left in the dark, but shoppers at an area mall.
San Francisco reports lowest crime rate in more than 20 years
San Francisco's outgoing mayor is touting a drop in crime on her last full day in office.
San Francisco's outgoing mayor is touting a drop in crime on her last full day in office.
Starbucks closes store at popular Bay Area downtown district
Starbucks has closed a store at a popular downtown dining and shopping district in the Bay Area.
Starbucks has closed a store at a popular downtown dining and shopping district in the Bay Area.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
CHP warns public about AMBER Alert scam to 'register children'
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public to beware of fraudsters posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" offering to "register" children.
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public to beware of fraudsters posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" offering to "register" children.
1 critically injured in shooting near San Francisco homeless shelter
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting near a homeless shelter that left a person with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening.
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting near a homeless shelter that left a person with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening.
Teen killed after car crashes into tree in East Bay
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
Pregnant woman killed in New Year's Day crash by speeding driver: CHP
A pregnant woman was named as a fatality in a multi-vehicle crash in Gilroy on New Year's Day, the California Highway Patrol said.
A pregnant woman was named as a fatality in a multi-vehicle crash in Gilroy on New Year's Day, the California Highway Patrol said.
Police shoots allegedly armed suspect, standoff ensues in Oakland apt.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
Evacuees return to homes impacted by gas leak: SFFD
Evacuations are underway for an area of San Francisco after a gas line was struck Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Evacuations are underway for an area of San Francisco after a gas line was struck Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Oakland Zoo takes in malnourished spider monkey seized by CHP
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Apple's $95M eavesdropping lawsuit settlement: What to know
What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.
What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.
Apple will pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
Here’s what was inside the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas
The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday was loaded with fireworks and other devices, police say.
The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday was loaded with fireworks and other devices, police say.
Arrest made in San Francisco's 1st homicide of 2025
Police in San Francisco have made an arrest in the first homicide of 2025, officials say.
Police in San Francisco have made an arrest in the first homicide of 2025, officials say.
California's 1st snowpack survey of 2025 may offer promise, but will it last?
California's first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It's likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season.
California's first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It's likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season.
New Orleans Chief Anne Kirkpatrick used to be Oakland's chief
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, who has been giving public updates on the tragedy on Bourbon Street that killed 10 on New Year's Eve, may look familiar to those in the Bay Area.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, who has been giving public updates on the tragedy on Bourbon Street that killed 10 on New Year's Eve, may look familiar to those in the Bay Area.
Bay Area first responders prepare for busy start to 2025
San Francisco firefighters were preparing for a busy night on New Year’s Eve, with the department expecting 100,000 revelers to watch the fireworks along the Embarcadero, attracting onlookers from near and far.
San Francisco firefighters were preparing for a busy night on New Year’s Eve, with the department expecting 100,000 revelers to watch the fireworks along the Embarcadero, attracting onlookers from near and far.