Woman irked by tow fees after witnessing crash
A single mother from Oakland was frustrated over having to pay tow fees for her car, which was evidence in a deadly hit-and-run crash caused by another driver.
RV dwellers file lawsuit against Mountain View over new parking restrictions
Signs will soon go up around Mountain View, notifying people that RVs aren't allowed on narrow streets or near bike lanes. They're also now banned on most residential streets, which has RV dwellers worried.
Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain sunscreens after traces of the carcinogen benzene was detected in some of its products.
Moon wobble: NASA predicts surge in coastal flooding in 2030s
NASA researchers predict that a “wobble” in the lunar cycle combined with rising sea levels from global warming will cause flooding that will impact coastal cities.
Cal Fire's high-tech firefighting air force grows and is very much needed
Five of 10 Firehawk twin engine, state-of-the-art helicopters began service with Cal Fire last month. Unlike the older Huey choppers, recycled and converted Vietnam-era models, these are the best in the world, capable of even night operations.
Britney Spears wants to charge her dad with 'conservatorship abuse'
At the hearing, a judge ruled that Spears would be allowed to hire her own attorney for the case after asking the court for permission to do so.
Calabrian villages offering $33K to young people who move to Italy
The Italian region of Calabria is offering cash incentives to entice young people to move to its many beautiful villages located at the tip of the peninsula in an attempt to revive the small cities.
Judge grants Britney Spears right to choose lawyer in conservatorship case
A judge has granted Britney Spears the right to choose her own lawyer in the conservatorship case.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
Driver dead after vehicle plunges over cliff, lands on Pescadero State Beach
The California Highway Patrol said it was a person walking along the beach who noticed the vehicle.
California to pay back 100% of rent for low income renters impacted by the pandemic
It’s the largest renter assistance program in the nation, $5.2 billion will go towards helping California renters who were affected by the pandemic.
California woman first to face federal charges over fake COVID immunizations, vaccination cards
A homeopathic doctor in California became the first person in the United States to face federal charges over fake COVID-19 immunizations and falsified coronavirus vaccine cards.
Livermore teens on charity ride to Oklahoma
Three teenagers from Livermore are traveling cross-country 2,000 miles away on bikes and a unicycle. Part of their mission is to raise money for charity.
United Airlines to purchase 100 electric planes from Heart Aerospace
The investment is part of United's goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050
San Francisco's iconic cable cars almost ready for passengers
After more than a year, cable cars are once again climbing up and down San Francisco's hills. The cars are back on the rails but aren't carrying any passengers for now.
Underfunded fire districts may merge for better fire protection in East Bay
The Board of Supervisors in Contra Costa County will decide on a later date if Con Fire will absorb the understaffed stations in rural eastern Contra County.
Former Berkeley High student sues teacher, district on claims of repeated molestation
Attorneys for a former female Berkeley High School student has filed a lawsuit against a former teacher and the Berkeley Unified School District, almost 20 years after she graduated.
Workers allegedly lit fireworks inside Taco Bell, locked themselves out
A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.
McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers
McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.
VTA's light rail return plans consider balancing employees and community's needs
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's board of directors heard plans Tuesday to resume light rail service, with the goal of getting it back up and running by the end of this month.