California has the top two best public universities in the country, according to new rankings
Two California universities were ranked No. 1 for public colleges, in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report's annual list.
Lyft is rolling out a new feature matching women, nonbinary drivers and riders
San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Lyft has announced it’s rolling out a new feature that helps women and nonbinary drivers to be matched with women and nonbinary riders, in a move aimed at improving safety and allowing those drivers to have more control.
American Eagle sues Westfield, accusing SF mall operator of neglect that permitted 'rampant criminal activity'
San Francisco's downtown mall is being sued by one of its tenants who alleges the landlord has been negligent in terms of crime and safety.
Frontier Airlines giving away free Beyoncé tickets for Houston stop, sweepstakes
Frontier Airlines has launched a sweepstakes promotion with the chance to win tickets to Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour performance in Houston, roundtrip airfare, and more!
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Sketch released of Sonoma State sexual assault suspect
Sonoma State University police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last week on the Rohnert Park campus.
Dramatic video shows large sideshows in Vallejo, illegal stunts escalate with gunfire, fireworks
Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the Bay Area to stop illegal sideshows, large crowds gathered again in Vallejo over the weekend to watch screeching vehicles spinning donuts, coming dangerously close to, if not hitting, spectators. There were also reports of shots being fired.
Oakland's Castlemont High football players head to LA; some board flight for 1st time
A group of East Oakland high school football players are scheduled to fly down to Los Angeles for a special game.
Disneyland Resort opens San Fransokyo Square as newest attraction
San Fransokyo Square, an alternate San Francisco universe, with a Tokyo twist, has officially opened at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim.
VIDEO: 3-legged bear breaks into Florida home's lanai, drinks 3 White Claws | 'Oh my God, look at him!'
A Lake Mary, Florida, mother received the shock of her life when she discovered that a three-legged black bear, affectionately known as Tripod, had somehow managed to break into her home while her 13-year-old son was inside with the family dog. The woman said the bear even accessed her outdoor refrigerator and helped itself to three of her White Claws.
Oakland High wins 1st football game in 4 years
The Oakland High football team has had a pretty dismal record since the pandemic, and even before. But with a new coach and a new attitude, the Wildcats won their first game in four years.
93-year-old grandmother dies after mauled by 'large' dogs: Modesto police
A 93-year-old Modesto woman has died after being mauled by a neighbor’s two dogs, Modesto police said.
The Rolling Stones to unveil highly anticipated album 'Hackney Diamonds' after 18-year wait
On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005's “A Bigger Bang."
Rohnert Park man arrested, suspected of possessing fentanyl amounting to 18,000 lethal doses
Authorities arrested a 26-year-old Rohnert Park man and seized a large cache of suspected fentanyl, an amount equivalent to 18,000 lethal doses of the potent drug.
Mountain View mother not expected to survive after collapsing at son's football game
"Unthinkable series of events": Community members in Mountain View have been rallying around the family of Lucinda Daniels who collapsed after rushing to the field of a high football game during which her son was injured. The mother was not expected to survive.
Air quality advisory extended due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to extend an air quality advisory for a fifth consecutive day.
Now hiring: Your dog could make $100 an hour promoting CBD peanut butter treats
Does your dog have a big, enthusiastic personality, great social skills and a love for peanut butter treats? If so, your canine companion might be the right candidate for a new job that fetches $100 an hour.
Oakland A's choose team of firms to manage construction of new Las Vegas ballpark
The Oakland Athletics have chosen a pair of companies to manage the construction of the team's proposed $1.5 billion, 30,000 seat ballpark in Las Vegas following talks that have essentially ended with officials in Oakland, the A's announced Monday.
Former Warriors coach Don Nelson and his family feeding, providing shelter to Lahaina fire victims
Former Warriors coach Don Nelson and his family have been among those who have been volunteering to help those affected by the wildfires on Maui, offering housing and food.
San Francisco mother, daughter who lost family members in 2008 mistaken-identity murders, killed in crash
Two San Francisco women, who suffered the unimaginable loss of family members in a mistaken-identity triple murder in 2008, were among those killed in a head-on crash in Calaveras County.



















