Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight

Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight

Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.

Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.

Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space

Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space

Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.

Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.

Billionaire Blastoff: Rich put it all on the line to ride own rockets into space

Billionaire Blastoff: Rich put it all on the line to ride own rockets into space

The lucrative, high-stakes chase for space tourists will unfold on the fringes of space, beginning this weekend with Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson. He's due to take off Sunday from New Mexico.

The lucrative, high-stakes chase for space tourists will unfold on the fringes of space, beginning this weekend with Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson. He's due to take off Sunday from New Mexico.

Brood X cicada molts its exoskeleton after emerging from the ground after 17 years

Brood X cicada molts its exoskeleton after emerging from the ground after 17 years

Once off the ground, cicadas shed their skins to try and survive being eaten before moving onto the mating phase to create the next cycle of Brood X cicadas.

Once off the ground, cicadas shed their skins to try and survive being eaten before moving onto the mating phase to create the next cycle of Brood X cicadas.

Coyote frequents Golden Gate Park's Botanical Garden, approaches toddlers

Coyote frequents Golden Gate Park's Botanical Garden, approaches toddlers

San Francisco Animal Care and Control are warning visitors to Golden Gate Park to not feed a coyote that frequents the area around the Botanical Garden. 

San Francisco Animal Care and Control are warning visitors to Golden Gate Park to not feed a coyote that frequents the area around the Botanical Garden. 

Nest camera catches mountain lion exploring yard of Petaluma home

Nest camera catches mountain lion exploring yard of Petaluma home

A mountain lion spotted east of U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma on Tuesday night was seen again Wednesday morning on Nest video walking around the yard of a home.

A mountain lion spotted east of U.S. Highway 101 in Petaluma on Tuesday night was seen again Wednesday morning on Nest video walking around the yard of a home.

Massive whale structure returns to Lawrence Hall of Science

Massive whale structure returns to Lawrence Hall of Science

Pheena the Whale was sculpted by artist Larry Foster, in 1975, with funding from the World Wildlife Fund and has been a fixture outside the front entrance of the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Berkeley hills, ever since.

Pheena the Whale was sculpted by artist Larry Foster, in 1975, with funding from the World Wildlife Fund and has been a fixture outside the front entrance of the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Berkeley hills, ever since.

Surfer attacked by shark off San Mateo County coast; beaches closed

Surfer attacked by shark off San Mateo County coast; beaches closed

Out of an abundance of caution, the water at Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Montara State Beach to the south will be off-limits until further notice.

Out of an abundance of caution, the water at Gray Whale Cove State Beach and Montara State Beach to the south will be off-limits until further notice.

Man hospitalized after shark attack
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Man hospitalized after shark attack

KTVU's Greg Liggins reports about a rare shark attack off the San Mateo County coast.

KTVU's Greg Liggins reports about a rare shark attack off the San Mateo County coast.

Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast

Great white shark bites man swimming off Half Moon Bay coast

The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.

The San Mateo County Sheriff says a man swimming in the waters off of Grey Whale Cove State Beach was bitten by a great white shark Saturday morning. First responders say the 35-year-old victim is in serious condition.

Tide develops 1st detergent for astronauts in space, NASA

Tide develops 1st detergent for astronauts in space, NASA

Tide announced it is developing a laundry detergent solution for NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station.

Tide announced it is developing a laundry detergent solution for NASA astronauts onboard the International Space Station.

Animal rights group sues National Park Service over dying elk

Animal rights group sues National Park Service over dying elk

Three California residents and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have sued the National Park Service, claiming dozens of tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore died from starvation and dehydration because of negligence by park officials.

Three California residents and the Animal Legal Defense Fund have sued the National Park Service, claiming dozens of tule elk at Point Reyes National Seashore died from starvation and dehydration because of negligence by park officials.

Another dead Gray Whale washes ashore, 17th whale since April
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Another dead Gray Whale washes ashore, 17th whale since April

KTVU's Andre Senior spoke with Steve Jones from the Center for Biological Diversity on The Four regarding the latest dead whale to wash ashore in the Bay Area.

KTVU's Andre Senior spoke with Steve Jones from the Center for Biological Diversity on The Four regarding the latest dead whale to wash ashore in the Bay Area.

250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack

250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack

Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Cat survives coyote attack in San Jose

Cat survives coyote attack in San Jose

A San Jose pet owner is warning others in the neighborhood to be on alert after she said her cat was attacked by a coyote and nearly died. The attack happened on Myrtle Avenue near Jarvis Avenue.

A San Jose pet owner is warning others in the neighborhood to be on alert after she said her cat was attacked by a coyote and nearly died. The attack happened on Myrtle Avenue near Jarvis Avenue.