California airline pilot allegedly threatened to shoot captain 'multiple times' if plane was diverted
A California pilot has been indicted after he allegedly threatened to shoot the captain of a plane he was co-piloting “multiple times.”
A California pilot has been indicted after he allegedly threatened to shoot the captain of a plane he was co-piloting “multiple times.”
Nation's first atmospheric greenhouse gas scrubber plant opens in Tracy
Northern California made history on Thursday with the opening of a groundbreaking facility in Tracy — a small step that signifies a giant leap for mankind.
Northern California made history on Thursday with the opening of a groundbreaking facility in Tracy — a small step that signifies a giant leap for mankind.
Apollo 8 astronaut Frank Borman dies at 95
Frank Borman led the first team of American astronauts to circle the moon.
Frank Borman led the first team of American astronauts to circle the moon.
Watch: Deer suspected of ‘ding-dong ditch’ seen suspiciously darting off in video
Video shared by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office showed a deer darting from the scene.
Video shared by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office showed a deer darting from the scene.
Monarch butterflies are clustering along coastal California. Here's where to find them
The annual monarch butterfly migration is one of the most breathtaking spectacles in the insect world. Western monarchs from the Rocky Mountains start showing up along the coast of California mid-October, and this year, enthusiasts say they are out in droves.
The annual monarch butterfly migration is one of the most breathtaking spectacles in the insect world. Western monarchs from the Rocky Mountains start showing up along the coast of California mid-October, and this year, enthusiasts say they are out in droves.
New pictures of galaxies by European space telescope 'dazzle' like nothing seen before
We've seen photos of these celestial landscapes before, but the "razor-sharp astronomical images" that Euclid provides show details that are new to the human eye.
We've seen photos of these celestial landscapes before, but the "razor-sharp astronomical images" that Euclid provides show details that are new to the human eye.
NASA: Record-breaking black hole discovered by Webb and Chandra telescopes
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
The discovery using NASA's Webb telescope is exciting for black hole research because there is still much unknown about these enigmas of the universe. Astronomers believe black holes formed within the first billion years after the Big Bang.
Vermin in rodent form invade parts of the Bay Area
As the cold, wet weather sets in, some are noticing mice and rats are overrunning communities such as Vallejo and Benicia.
As the cold, wet weather sets in, some are noticing mice and rats are overrunning communities such as Vallejo and Benicia.
Saturn's rings are disappearing, will be invisible from Earth in 2025
Saturn's many rings are disappearing, and in 2025, the rings won't be visible from Earth, at least temporarily.
Saturn's many rings are disappearing, and in 2025, the rings won't be visible from Earth, at least temporarily.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Famed Apollo 13 astronaut Ken Mattingly dies at 87
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Astronaut Ken Mattingly is best remembered for his efforts on the ground that helped bring the damaged Apollo 13 spacecraft safely back to Earth in 1970.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Watch: Bear paddles through crystal clear Lake Tahoe
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
Coyote sightings prompt warnings from police
Danville police said Monday they've been getting more reports of coyote sightings recently and want to let the public know what to do in case they encounter a coyote.
Danville police said Monday they've been getting more reports of coyote sightings recently and want to let the public know what to do in case they encounter a coyote.
‘Hog-tied’ whale anchored to crab pot, stuck swimming in circles in Alaskan waters
The young humpback whale had been stuck, swimming in an uncomfortable circle for days, anchored in place by a 300-lb. crab pot.
The young humpback whale had been stuck, swimming in an uncomfortable circle for days, anchored in place by a 300-lb. crab pot.
Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
'A Million Miles away': From farmworker to NASA astronaut
The movie is based on the real-life events of Stockton native, former farm worker and NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
The movie is based on the real-life events of Stockton native, former farm worker and NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez.
Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
Oklahoma teen hunter bags rare 'Cactus buck' during youth season
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.