73 rescued during Super Bowl LX sex trafficking operation
Super Bowl 60 may have brought plenty of visitors and economic activity to the Bay Area but experts say big events like this can also be linked to an increase in human sex trafficking.
Super Bowl 60 may have brought plenty of visitors and economic activity to the Bay Area but experts say big events like this can also be linked to an increase in human sex trafficking.
Recovery efforts on hold in deadly Sierra avalanche
Authorities say the conditions are too unsafe to retrieve the bodies of eight confirmed victims who died in the Sierra avalanche. A ninth victim is missing and presumed dead.
Authorities say the conditions are too unsafe to retrieve the bodies of eight confirmed victims who died in the Sierra avalanche. A ninth victim is missing and presumed dead.
Deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche: Snow drought likely contributed, scientists say
Some scientists said a snow drought likely contributed to a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. They said the risk remains high for another avalanche to hit the Sierra.
Some scientists said a snow drought likely contributed to a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. They said the risk remains high for another avalanche to hit the Sierra.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: Bay Area women among victims killed
Mill Valley Mayor Max Perrey said some of the group of 15 backcountry skiers who were caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday "were women from his city."
Mill Valley Mayor Max Perrey said some of the group of 15 backcountry skiers who were caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday "were women from his city."
Former Prince Andrew arrested over ties to Epstein files
The former Prince Andrew was arrested by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.
The former Prince Andrew was arrested by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.
Tahoe Avalanche: 8 dead and 1 missing
Tahoe avalanche on Tuesday morning leaves 8 dead and 1 missing
Tahoe avalanche on Tuesday morning leaves 8 dead and 1 missing
Los Gatos mosque wants to extend hours to 11 p.m.
Muslims at the Los Gatos Islamic Center pray five times a day, and during Ramadan they stay longer with more prayers in the evening. They also have dinner together, after a day of fasting. They are looking to extend the hours of the mosque, but some neighbors are opposed to that idea.
Muslims at the Los Gatos Islamic Center pray five times a day, and during Ramadan they stay longer with more prayers in the evening. They also have dinner together, after a day of fasting. They are looking to extend the hours of the mosque, but some neighbors are opposed to that idea.
SUV used to shuttle Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee stolen near City Hall
An SUV used by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee to shuttle her around was stolen near City Hall after a burglar stole keys from her office.
An SUV used by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee to shuttle her around was stolen near City Hall after a burglar stole keys from her office.
Genova Deli shuts down in downtown Walnut Creek
After 58 years in business in downtown Walnut Creek, Genova Deli closed for good. The family that runs it had previously shut down locations in Oakland and another spot in Walnut Creek.
After 58 years in business in downtown Walnut Creek, Genova Deli closed for good. The family that runs it had previously shut down locations in Oakland and another spot in Walnut Creek.
Tragedy in the Sierra | West Coast Wrap
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
Tragedy in the Sierra | West Coast Wrap
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
An avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area left eight people dead, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One skier is still missing, and six others have been rescued. Authorities have said they won't be able to recover the bodies of the victims until the weather clears.
Fatal Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know so far
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California’s Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation’s deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesday.
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California’s Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation’s deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesday.
8 skiers found dead and 1 still missing after Tahoe avalanche
The Nevada County Sheriff said Wednesday that there are 6 survivors, 8 dead, 1 missing after the backcountry ski group got trapped an avalanche Tuesday as they were coming back from a three-day trip to Frog Lake Huts in the Sierra. The trip was lead by four guides with Blackbird Mountain Guides based out of Truckee. Recovery efforts will resume once conditions are safe for rescuers. The Sheriff said one victim is the spouse of one member of the rescue team.
The Nevada County Sheriff said Wednesday that there are 6 survivors, 8 dead, 1 missing after the backcountry ski group got trapped an avalanche Tuesday as they were coming back from a three-day trip to Frog Lake Huts in the Sierra. The trip was lead by four guides with Blackbird Mountain Guides based out of Truckee. Recovery efforts will resume once conditions are safe for rescuers. The Sheriff said one victim is the spouse of one member of the rescue team.
San Francisco city attorney raises concerns over plans for 'RESET' center
San Francisco is moving forward with a plan targeting the city's drug crisis. Supervisors have approved a RESET center where officers can drop off suspected drug users to seek help with their addiction. But the city attorney says has raised some concerns about the program.
San Francisco is moving forward with a plan targeting the city's drug crisis. Supervisors have approved a RESET center where officers can drop off suspected drug users to seek help with their addiction. But the city attorney says has raised some concerns about the program.
2 bodies found in Pleasanton home
Two bodies were found inside a Pleasanton home. Police responded to the scene after reports of a shooting Wednesday morning. Two adults are involved in what police are calling an isolated incident.
Two bodies were found inside a Pleasanton home. Police responded to the scene after reports of a shooting Wednesday morning. Two adults are involved in what police are calling an isolated incident.
South Bay family mistakenly told 92-year-old relative had died
A South Bay family is searching for answers after a care facility worker mistakenly told them their 92-year-old relative had died — even though she was alive.
A South Bay family is searching for answers after a care facility worker mistakenly told them their 92-year-old relative had died — even though she was alive.
California Gov's race: GOP candidate leading new poll
David McCuan, political science professor at Sonoma State University, on a new poll that shows Republican candidate Steve Hilton leading the other top candidates in the 2026 California gubernatorial primary poll. Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell and the GOP's Sheriff Chad Bianco are tied at second.
David McCuan, political science professor at Sonoma State University, on a new poll that shows Republican candidate Steve Hilton leading the other top candidates in the 2026 California gubernatorial primary poll. Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell and the GOP's Sheriff Chad Bianco are tied at second.
What causes an avalanche?
Richard Bothwell, an avalanche educator with the Outdoor Adventure Club on what causes avalanches because they require all of the wrong conditions at the wrong time.
Richard Bothwell, an avalanche educator with the Outdoor Adventure Club on what causes avalanches because they require all of the wrong conditions at the wrong time.
Full video: Sheriff update on deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche
Eight people died, and one person is still missing Wednesday after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, making this the most deadly avalanche in California history, according to the Nevada County Sheriff.
Eight people died, and one person is still missing Wednesday after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, making this the most deadly avalanche in California history, according to the Nevada County Sheriff.
Snow covers Bay Area peaks
Snow was seen on Mt. Hamilton and on the North Bay peaks.
Snow was seen on Mt. Hamilton and on the North Bay peaks.