California family found dead in remote hiking area died of heat, dehydration
Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese held a news conference on Thursday where he revealed the cause of death for a family that mysteriously died during a hike in August.
Giant $16K nutcrackers vandalized in San Leandro
A nonprofit organization in San Leandro is asking for help after vandals broke into a storage space and destroyed 15 giant holiday nutcrackers that are used to decorate downtown.
Gabby Petito update: Everything known about her death, search for Brian Laundrie
Gabby Petito’s remains were found in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in September. Now, authorities are searching for her boyfriend who arrived home without her from their cross-country trip.
Hackers, ripoff claims roil Trump’s social media platform pre-launch
Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Trump said Wednesday he's launching a new media company with its own social media platform, called TRUTH Social.
Gabby Petito: Timeline of disappearance, death and Brian Laundrie search
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Remains found at North Port preserve were skeletal, North Port PD confirms
FBI agents were still at the Carlton Reserve in Sarasota, where skeletal remains were found Wednesday during the search for Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito.
House votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt over Jan. 6 probe
The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress.
Rare coin made in Boston in 1652 up for auction
An extraordinarily rare coin with a face value of just pennies when it was minted in mid-17th century New England is going up for auction in London next month. Here is why it could sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Despite rain prep precautions, wet weather welcome in Bay Area
Despite the rain prep precautions, which include having flashlights ready and cleaning out storm drains, the wet weather is a welcome change from hot and dry drought conditions.
Rainy, windy weather knocks out power for thousands of PG&E customers
A power outage affecting thousands of PG&E customers in Oakland and the East Bay on Wednesday was caused by rainy and windy weather in the area, a utility spokeswoman said.
No bail for Los Gatos mom accused of throwing drunken, sex parties for teens
Prosecutors accuse Shannon O'Connor of hosting destructive parties for teenagers, oftentimes at her former Los Gatos home filled with booze and sex for her own sexual gratification.
Pet owner warns of bobcat on the prowl in Livermore after fatal attack
A pet owner in Livermore is alerting others after his cat was violently attacked by a bobcat. It happened last night on Old Oak Road.
Art stolen from Oakland gallery, theft caught on camera
An artist in Oakland is asking for the public's help after someone smashed through a gallery window allowing a thief to make off with one of his artworks. It happened Tuesday evening, just days before the local artist was scheduled to show his works at an opening, and the whole heist was captured on surveillance video.
Bay Area school districts work to address students eating outside in rain due to COVID
Wednesday’s on and off drizzle was not enough to cancel outdoor lunch at Beach Elementary School in Piedmont.
Oakland accepting applications for second phase of guaranteed income pilot program
Oakland Resilient Families, as the pilot is called, began accepting applications Wednesday and will provide 300 families with a monthly benefit of $500 for 18 months, no strings attached.
San Jose father brutally beaten after crash was trying to exchange info, cops say
San Jose police on Wednesday released a photo of a vehicle similar to the one wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash that led to the victim being beaten.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
Police answer 4-year-old's call in New Zealand, confirm his toys are cool
A 4-year-old boy in New Zealand who made an emergency call asking for police to come over and see his toys was surprised by a real-life visit.
Reflecting on the Oakland hills firestorm's 30th anniversary and the lessons learned
To look at the East Bay hills now, it's hard to imagine the devastation that ripped through the area 30 years ago.