Psychology of New Year's resolutions
Millions of Americans make New Year's resolutions each year. A large majority tend to focus on health, exercise and diet. But how many people stick with them? One study shows only 25% of people actually stay committed to their goals after the first month.
Millions of Americans make New Year's resolutions each year. A large majority tend to focus on health, exercise and diet. But how many people stick with them? One study shows only 25% of people actually stay committed to their goals after the first month.
Firefighters extinguish gas station fire in Antioch
Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire at a gas station in Antioch on Thursday.
Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire at a gas station in Antioch on Thursday.
Plane crashes into Southern California building, prompting evacuations
A plane crash in Orange County prompted evacuations for some residents Thursday afternoon, FOX LA reported.
A plane crash in Orange County prompted evacuations for some residents Thursday afternoon, FOX LA reported.
Man dies by suicide, injures toddler and girlfriend in SF
A 24-year-old son died by suicide on Thursday morning and also shot his girlfriend and their 1 ?-year-old son, according to the young man's father. There was a separate shooting on Bryant Street that injured two.
A 24-year-old son died by suicide on Thursday morning and also shot his girlfriend and their 1 ?-year-old son, according to the young man's father. There was a separate shooting on Bryant Street that injured two.
Kindergartners shot at Seventh-day Adventist school recovering
Kindergartners shot at Seventh-day Adventist school recovering.
Kindergartners shot at Seventh-day Adventist school recovering.
New Year brings changes for San Francisco Flower Mart
It?s a new year and a new location for San Francisco's Flower Mart. As of Thursday, the popular flower shop is now at 901 16th Street in Potrero Hill, the first day at this new address.
It?s a new year and a new location for San Francisco's Flower Mart. As of Thursday, the popular flower shop is now at 901 16th Street in Potrero Hill, the first day at this new address.
SF reflects on security concerns raised by New Orleans New Year's terror attack
At Union Square on New Year's Day, crowds of people came to celebrate the new year and the last night of Hanukkah. Many people thought of the attack in New Orleans earlier in the day and public safety experts reflected on the Bay Area's preparedness to prevent such attacks.
At Union Square on New Year's Day, crowds of people came to celebrate the new year and the last night of Hanukkah. Many people thought of the attack in New Orleans earlier in the day and public safety experts reflected on the Bay Area's preparedness to prevent such attacks.
Outbreak in violence with 4 Oakland homicides in less than 24 hours
The last day of 2024 and the first day of the new year were wracked with deadly violence in Oakland despite an overall homicide and crime drop that city leaders had touted the day before.
The last day of 2024 and the first day of the new year were wracked with deadly violence in Oakland despite an overall homicide and crime drop that city leaders had touted the day before.
San Francisco's Polar Plunge: A New Year's Ocean Beach tradition
Hundreds of swimsuit-clad revelers kicked off the first day of the new year on Wednesday by running into the 54-degree water of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Hundreds of swimsuit-clad revelers kicked off the first day of the new year on Wednesday by running into the 54-degree water of Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
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.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Cobb in Lake County
USGS reports a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Cobb in Lake County on Wednesday night.
USGS reports a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Cobb in Lake County on Wednesday night.
Woman mourns loss of son in West Oakland shooting
Willie Bernstine, 32, was shot and killed as he was headed to work in West Oakland.
Willie Bernstine, 32, was shot and killed as he was headed to work in West Oakland.
Reaction to NOLA terror attack
Bay Area reacts to the early morning truck attack in New Orleans.
Bay Area reacts to the early morning truck attack in New Orleans.
Deadly end to 2024 in Oakland despite overall homicide drop
Four people were killed in Oakland in less than 24 hours at the end of 2024 and the start of 2025.
Four people were killed in Oakland in less than 24 hours at the end of 2024 and the start of 2025.
New Orleans Chief Anne Kirkpatrick used to be Oakland's chief
New Orleans Chief Anne Kirkpatrick used to be Oakland's chief.
New Orleans Chief Anne Kirkpatrick used to be Oakland's chief.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars.
Large police presence in Oakland's Jack London Square
There is a heavy police presence in Oakland's Jack London Square neighborhood Tuesday night. Police have not yet provided any information on what the situation may be.
There is a heavy police presence in Oakland's Jack London Square neighborhood Tuesday night. Police have not yet provided any information on what the situation may be.
Police, firefighters prepare for large crowds at San Francisco's NYE fireworks
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 with a heavy police presence, 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 with a heavy police presence, attracting onlookers from near and far.
Several Downtown Palo Alto restaurants burglarized over holiday break
Restaurant owners in Downtown Palo Alto are on edge after several eateries were targeted by burglars over the past two weeks. Four restaurants were hit by thefts in the past 10 days, and some appear to be connected, the Palo Alto Police Department confirmed to KTVU. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from Palo Alto.
Restaurant owners in Downtown Palo Alto are on edge after several eateries were targeted by burglars over the past two weeks. Four restaurants were hit by thefts in the past 10 days, and some appear to be connected, the Palo Alto Police Department confirmed to KTVU. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from Palo Alto.
Target shooting and standoff | West Coast Wrap
We're following a developing story in Southern California where an hours-long standoff has led to the arrest of a man wanted for shooting and wounding two security guards at a Target store. Police say those guards confronted the suspect for shoplifting and he opened fire. We have an update on the guards' conditions.
We're following a developing story in Southern California where an hours-long standoff has led to the arrest of a man wanted for shooting and wounding two security guards at a Target store. Police say those guards confronted the suspect for shoplifting and he opened fire. We have an update on the guards' conditions.