Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Surveillance video shows California inmate stealing firetruck; taking wild ride in escape attempt
The 31-year-old was part of an inmate crew fighting a vegetation fire caused by illegal fireworks late Sunday in the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Shingle Springs east of Sacramento, said California’s corrections and firefighting agencies, which jointly oversee the inmate firefighters.
Sonoma State student dies after hit by car near campus
The student was crossing East Cotati Avenue, from Wolf Den Plaza toward the university, about noon when he was hit by a black 2015 Ford Fusion headed westbound, according to Rohnert Park police.
Fire officials say majority of fires in Contra Costa over July 4 sparked by illegal fireworks
On Sunday, crews responded to dozens of fires in just a three-hour span and the majority of them were caused by illegal fireworks.
One killed, three others hit by gunfire in Santa Rosa after group watches illegal fireworks: police
One person was fatally shot and three others critically wounded early Monday in what police say was a gang-related shooting in southwest Santa Rosa.
Airlines struggle to keep up with passenger demand as travel rebounds
Though air travel has returned to near 2019 pre-pandemic levels, airlines are struggling as they strive to meet service levels needed to fulfill customer demands.
National parks see surge in visitors as people are eager to explore great outdoors
If you have plans to visit a national park this summer, you're not alone.
Fruit vendor killed, another in critical condition after being hit by suspected DUI driver
A woman is behind bars after she is accused of hitting two fruit vendors in Ontario, killing one and seriously hurting the other, while allegedly under the influence.
San Jose police uncover fencing operation, seize $100K worth of stolen bikes
The San Jose Police Department launched "Operation Flat Tire" in response to a spike in theft and crime during the pandemic.
Fires sparked, illegal firecrackers pop off throughout Bay Area
Firefighters have put out at least three fires overnight as illegal fireworks have been popping off all over Oakland and San Francisco, with residents ringing in the Fourth of July with noisy booms, sideshows and forbidden pyrotechnics. Contra Costa County firefighters put out at least 53 fires.
Errant firework kills Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died of chest trauma from an errant fireworks mortar blast in what authorities described Monday as a tragic accident on the Fourth of July.
Illegal fireworks confiscated from ice cream truck in Pittsburg
Pittsburg police confiscated illegal fireworks from an ice cream truck over the July 4th weekend.
Breakthrough COVID cases is rare in California
The breakthrough infections through June 23 amount to 0.039% of vaccinated Californians -- or one case out of every 2,583 vaccinated people.
Japan mudslide: 4 dead, dozens missing as rescue crews search through debris
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
Investigators: San Francisco pier fire started by fireworks
Fireworks were being blamed for yet another fire Monday morning. Firefighters in San Francisco put out flames on a pier in the city's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood.
Florida condo collapse: 16-year-old survivor was conscious after falling 'several stories'
When 16-year-old rising volleyball star Deven Gonzalez was pulled from the rubble of her Miami condo building, her initial reaction amid the shock was to tell firefighters that she was competing in a major tournament in a few days.
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani marry in intimate ceremony at church on singer's sprawling estate: reports
'The Voice' coaches' romance began in 2015 and they became engaged in 2020
Special education in California sees 'historic' boost in new funding
Special education in California received more than $1 billion of state and federal funding, which some experts believe to be a "game-changer" for children to have a high-quality education.
Pair of pals set off to break 50-year-old teeter-totter record in California
In case you're wondering, the only time they get off the teeter-totter is to go to the bathroom.
Independence Day festivities return to many Bay Area locations
Independence Day festivities are back in the Bay Area, but only some activities will be resuming this Fourth of July.