Republican Lanhee Chen launches bid for state controller
Lanhee Chen wants to do what no Republican has done in California since 2006—win a statewide office. The Hoover Institution fellow, Stanford lecturer and GOP policy advisor announced his run for state controller.
Lanhee Chen wants to do what no Republican has done in California since 2006—win a statewide office. The Hoover Institution fellow, Stanford lecturer and GOP policy advisor announced his run for state controller.
Shootings killed nearly 200 people in US over July Fourth weekend, Gun Violence Archive says
Nearly 200 people were killed in shootings across the U.S. over a 72-hour period during Independence Day weekend.
Nearly 200 people were killed in shootings across the U.S. over a 72-hour period during Independence Day weekend.
San Lorenzo family files lawsuit over Tesla autopilot crash that left teen dead
Jovani Maldonado, 15, of San Lorenzo, died on a Bay Area freeway after a Tesla rear-ended his father's pickup truck. Neither Tesla's much self-bragged about autopilot system nor the driver tried slowing down until a split second before ramming the SUV.
Jovani Maldonado, 15, of San Lorenzo, died on a Bay Area freeway after a Tesla rear-ended his father's pickup truck. Neither Tesla's much self-bragged about autopilot system nor the driver tried slowing down until a split second before ramming the SUV.
Man arrested for stabbing on Muni bus last month
San Francisco authorities arrested the man on suspicion of stabbing a 31-year-old man unprovoked on a Muni bus.
San Francisco authorities arrested the man on suspicion of stabbing a 31-year-old man unprovoked on a Muni bus.
Searchers at collapse site 'not seeing anything positive'
Officials overseeing the search at the site of the Florida condominium collapse seem increasingly somber about the prospects for finding anyone alive.
Officials overseeing the search at the site of the Florida condominium collapse seem increasingly somber about the prospects for finding anyone alive.
VIDEO: Driver burned after lit firework tossed into convertible
Colin Kirby says he’s grateful to be alive after someone tossed a lit firework into his convertible on July 4. Nashville Police are looking for three suspects.
Colin Kirby says he’s grateful to be alive after someone tossed a lit firework into his convertible on July 4. Nashville Police are looking for three suspects.
Elmo adopts a new puppy on ‘Sesame Street’
Elmo is adopting a new puppy named Tango as Sesame Street explores children's unique relationship with pets.
Elmo is adopting a new puppy named Tango as Sesame Street explores children's unique relationship with pets.
Where are tenants falling through the cracks of California eviction ban?
CalMatters analysis reveals where and why tenants in California are facing evictions despite the moratorium set in place.
CalMatters analysis reveals where and why tenants in California are facing evictions despite the moratorium set in place.
Group dashes out of San Francisco Neiman Marcus store after handbag robbery
Cell phone video shows the suspects bolting out of the store right behind each other with purses in their arms. It appears the suspects fled in awaiting getaway cars.
Cell phone video shows the suspects bolting out of the store right behind each other with purses in their arms. It appears the suspects fled in awaiting getaway cars.
California colleges prepare for incoming freshman with high school learning loss
Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.
Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The San Jose Police Department launched "Operation Flat Tire" in response to a spike in theft and crime during the pandemic.