Here's why you may smell smoke around the Bay Area
The National Weather Service said some Bay Area residents "noted a smoky smell" in the morning hours.
Holy reptile! A San Francisco airport property is crawling with about 1,300 snakes
A study commissioned by the U.S Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service found that the San Francisco International Airport has the largest, most stable population of an endangered species, the San Francisco garter snake.
San Francisco seeks to protect renters' amenities under new proposal
The proposed ordinance would require landlords to provide a just cause for removing existing amenities, effectively extending the same legal remedies that apply in cases of wrongful evictions to cases of an illegal removal of housing services.
Ohio animal shelter throws purr-fect birthday party for 19-year-old cat
The staff at a Cincinnati animal shelter threw an adorable birthday party for a cat turning 19. Happy birthday, Sammy!
Stolen dogs reunited with owners thanks to social media, aware residents
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
San Franciscans rejoice as state finally lifts COVID restrictions
San Francisco city leaders said they are eager to get the city back rolling after a 15-month shutdown.
Bay Area's first heatwave of the season raises concerns over power failures, drought, and fires
Last August, a series of rolling blackouts were ordered by grid operators as power demand outstripped supply. Whether or not that will happen this year is a weather-dependent toss-up.
Firefighter passes away after battling large fire at SFO parking garage
"With great sadness, we inform you of the death of Firefighter Christopher Yock," the San Francisco Fire Department confirmed Tuesday.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
As California reopens from pandemic, Bay Area residents describe life changes
California is emerging from 15 months of pandemic restrictions. Here's how residents say their lives have been changed and what makes them optimistic.
FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Southwest Airlines’ system issues continue for 2nd day; no impact reported for Bay Area flights
Southwest blamed Tuesday's issues on "intermittent performance issues with our network connectivity."
US military guns lost, stolen from California bases
An investigation into firearms missing from the U.S. armed services shows at least 111 guns disappeared or were recovered in California between 2010 and 2019.
Pilot tearfully announces 'VIP' passenger onboard is his father, on his first flight with him at the controls
An airline pilot choked up while introducing his father to other passengers on his flight -- their very first they would share together with him at the controls.
Cashier dead, deputy injured after dispute with man over a mask, GBI says
The GBI has released the name of the suspect who investigators said killed a cashier and injured a deputy in a shooting stemming from a dispute over wearing a mask.
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
Two teens identified as victims in fatal Rohnert Park crash
Killed were 17-year-old San Rafael resident Lorena Recendez-Martinez, who was driving, and 16-year-old Los Angeles resident Amada Guadalupe Salinas-Agular, who was a passenger in a 2018 Mercedes Benz Coupe, according to public safety officials.
Palo Alto could end on-street dining earlier than expected as city emerges from pandemic
The resiliency of some South Bay businesses could be tested again.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Investigators find thousands of bone fragments under Mexico serial killer's home
Investigators digging under the house of a suspected serial killer on the outskirts of Mexico City have found 3,787 bone fragments so far.