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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
'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.
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.
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.
Independence Day festivities are back in the Bay Area, but only some activities will be resuming this Fourth of July.
Benicia couple spray paints lawn like American flag in dramatic show of patriotism
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
New era: UC Berkeley wants to help student-athletes take advantage of new NCAA rules
It's a new era for college athletes, including UC Berkeley's star safety Elijah Hicks.
It's a new era for college athletes, including UC Berkeley's star safety Elijah Hicks.
'Alarming rise in theft' forces Target stores in San Francisco to shorten hours
Target customers can only shop at San Francisco stores between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Target customers can only shop at San Francisco stores between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.
Biden DHS moves to bring back deported US military veterans: report
The Biden administration on Friday said that it planned to allow deported veterans and their family members to return to the U.S.
The Biden administration on Friday said that it planned to allow deported veterans and their family members to return to the U.S.
Water crisis reaches boiling point on Oregon-California line
Farmers and fishermen along the California-Oregon border struggle to continue their family businesses as the water crisis reaches a state of emergency.
Farmers and fishermen along the California-Oregon border struggle to continue their family businesses as the water crisis reaches a state of emergency.
Berkeley chef opens Alameda County's first home restaurant under new law
Bao House, opened last Thursday, became Alameda County's first legal home restaurant after the county opted in to a new California law that allows for home restaurants.
Bao House, opened last Thursday, became Alameda County's first legal home restaurant after the county opted in to a new California law that allows for home restaurants.
Police nab suspects in purse robbery at San Leandro Costco
On June 17 a woman was robbed of her purse in the Costco parking lot on Davis Street, police said. However police were able to nab the suspects, not far from where the crime occurred.
On June 17 a woman was robbed of her purse in the Costco parking lot on Davis Street, police said. However police were able to nab the suspects, not far from where the crime occurred.
Firefighters make progress against Northern California forest fires
Last year, California wildfires scorched more than 6,562 square miles of land, the most in its recorded history.
Last year, California wildfires scorched more than 6,562 square miles of land, the most in its recorded history.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.