Dry and windy conditions signal peak wildfire season is ahead of schedule
Red flag warnings are unusual this early in the year, but because California is in a drought, and water levels are below average, the bigger fires typical in the months of August and September could spark as early as July.
Red flag warnings are unusual this early in the year, but because California is in a drought, and water levels are below average, the bigger fires typical in the months of August and September could spark as early as July.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Ransomware attack on major US pipeline linked to criminal gang known as DarkSide
The shutdown at Colonial Pipeline, which stretches from Texas to the Northeast, is stretching into its third day with an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to restore operations and avoid disruptions in the fuel supply.
The shutdown at Colonial Pipeline, which stretches from Texas to the Northeast, is stretching into its third day with an “all-hands-on-deck” effort to restore operations and avoid disruptions in the fuel supply.
Indictment: George Floyd's civil rights violated by 4 ex-Minneapolis cops
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death for violating his civil rights during the fatal arrest.
A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death for violating his civil rights during the fatal arrest.
Mother's Day spending could help boost post-COVID economy
Sunday is Mother’s Day and this year, the love shown to moms around the Bay Area will do more than make them blush. It’ll also help the burgeoning COVID recovery.
Sunday is Mother’s Day and this year, the love shown to moms around the Bay Area will do more than make them blush. It’ll also help the burgeoning COVID recovery.
Zebra escapes Tennessee auction house, seen wandering rural neighborhood
A zebra was scene wandering a small town in Tennessee after it reportedly escaped a nearby auction house.
A zebra was scene wandering a small town in Tennessee after it reportedly escaped a nearby auction house.
Plainclothes San Francisco police officers shoot car burglary suspect
Plainclothes San Francisco police officers Friday shot and wounded a man who they called a known auto burglary suspect as two others fled the scene in the city's South of Market neighborhood, a police spokesman said.
Plainclothes San Francisco police officers Friday shot and wounded a man who they called a known auto burglary suspect as two others fled the scene in the city's South of Market neighborhood, a police spokesman said.
Suspect in attack on Asian women in San Francisco a no-show in court
Patrick Thompson, 54, will now be arraigned on Monday at the San Francisco Hall of Justice unless he again declines to show up, said District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who appeared in court Friday on behalf of his office.
Patrick Thompson, 54, will now be arraigned on Monday at the San Francisco Hall of Justice unless he again declines to show up, said District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who appeared in court Friday on behalf of his office.
Judge sets October trial date for three men charged with murder in slaying of Ahmaud Arbery
A trial date has been scheduled for the three men charged with the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery.
A trial date has been scheduled for the three men charged with the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
Man seen on camera beating elderly man in south Houston with crowbar, robbing him at gunpoint
Investigators need your help finding a man caught on surveillance camera beating an elderly man with a crowbar, holding him at gunpoint before robbing him.
Investigators need your help finding a man caught on surveillance camera beating an elderly man with a crowbar, holding him at gunpoint before robbing him.
Red flag warning to cover parts of the Bay Area this weekend
The warning goes into effect from 11 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday and is the first to be issued this year, according to the weather service.
The warning goes into effect from 11 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday and is the first to be issued this year, according to the weather service.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
California reports first ever yearly population decline
State officials announced Friday that California’s population dipped 0.46% to just under 39.5 million people from January 2020 to January 2021.
State officials announced Friday that California’s population dipped 0.46% to just under 39.5 million people from January 2020 to January 2021.
Walnut Creek police officers who killed mentally ill man will not face criminal charges, source says
The source said Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton decided against charging the officers in the death of 23-year-old Miles Hall. Becton is expected to make the formal announcement on Friday.
The source said Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton decided against charging the officers in the death of 23-year-old Miles Hall. Becton is expected to make the formal announcement on Friday.
Fire at Walnut Creek senior facility possibly started in backyard, officials say
Officials with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said there were five residents at the senior home when the fire broke out. They were accounted for and transported to a safe location.
Officials with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said there were five residents at the senior home when the fire broke out. They were accounted for and transported to a safe location.
Cluster of earthquakes jolt Truckee area; strongest a 4.7-magnitude shaker
The first was a 3.2-magnitude earthquake that struck around 9:26 p.m. It was centered roughly 11 miles from the town. Then at 9:35 p.m., a 4.7-magnitude quake jolted the area, followed by a 3.1-magnitude two minutes later.
The first was a 3.2-magnitude earthquake that struck around 9:26 p.m. It was centered roughly 11 miles from the town. Then at 9:35 p.m., a 4.7-magnitude quake jolted the area, followed by a 3.1-magnitude two minutes later.
Man convicted of murder in death of Alameda County sheriff's explorer
Curtys Taylor of Oakland was convicted April 29 of first-degree murder in the slaying of 21-year-old San Leandro woman Karla Ramirez-Segoviano on Nov. 2, 2016, in the 7700 block of Krause Avenue.
Curtys Taylor of Oakland was convicted April 29 of first-degree murder in the slaying of 21-year-old San Leandro woman Karla Ramirez-Segoviano on Nov. 2, 2016, in the 7700 block of Krause Avenue.
SJPD seeks public's help in solving string of violent crimes
Warm weather and a Cinco de Mayo celebration ended with multiple shooting victims and one homicide.
Warm weather and a Cinco de Mayo celebration ended with multiple shooting victims and one homicide.
Chicken wing shortage: Restaurants nationwide worried over skyrocketing prices
Restaurants all over the country are reporting the same. The wings have flown the coop.
Restaurants all over the country are reporting the same. The wings have flown the coop.