Overloaded generator likely sparked Oakland Hills fire during PG&E power shutoffs

Overloaded generator likely sparked Oakland Hills fire during PG&E power shutoffs

Chris Macaulay said he was charging his mobile phone in his car when he saw smoke in the area of Crown Avenue and Merriewood Drive in the Oakland Hills at about 9:45 Tuesday morning.

Chris Macaulay said he was charging his mobile phone in his car when he saw smoke in the area of Crown Avenue and Merriewood Drive in the Oakland Hills at about 9:45 Tuesday morning.

Inspector says lax COVID-19 enforcement increased virus risk at California prisons

Inspector says lax COVID-19 enforcement increased virus risk at California prisons

More than 15,500 inmates have been infected, and 76 died as outbreaks ballooned in several of the state’s prisons, including San Quentin, home to the state’s death row. More than 4,200 employees were sickened and 10 have died statewide.

More than 15,500 inmates have been infected, and 76 died as outbreaks ballooned in several of the state’s prisons, including San Quentin, home to the state’s death row. More than 4,200 employees were sickened and 10 have died statewide.

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy of the late liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg potentially opens a new era of rulings on abortion, the Affordable Care Act and even a potential dispute over his own election.

Trump’s choice to fill the vacancy of the late liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg potentially opens a new era of rulings on abortion, the Affordable Care Act and even a potential dispute over his own election.

Obama, Twitter users praise 102-year-old voter: 'Never looked better!'

Obama, Twitter users praise 102-year-old voter: 'Never looked better!'

One South Carolina voter, 102, has charmed the Internet after proudly casting her ballot. Former President Barack Obama has even praised her as an inspiration for all during this “important election” year.

One South Carolina voter, 102, has charmed the Internet after proudly casting her ballot. Former President Barack Obama has even praised her as an inspiration for all during this “important election” year.

Man accused of assaulting elderly woman at bus stop in San Francisco

Man accused of assaulting elderly woman at bus stop in San Francisco

The suspect, identified as Christopher Domeier, was charged with one felony count of battery with serious injuries and a felony count of elder abuse. 

The suspect, identified as Christopher Domeier, was charged with one felony count of battery with serious injuries and a felony count of elder abuse. 

Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores across U.S. in 2021

Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores across U.S. in 2021

Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.

Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.

Student suing after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display

Student suing after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display

A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.

A Volusia County student is suing his school after he says he was punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.

NASA astronauts cast 2020 election votes from space

NASA astronauts cast 2020 election votes from space

With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the amount of absentee ballots for the 2020 election, NASA is proving nowhere is too far to exercise your right to vote. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic increasing the amount of absentee ballots for the 2020 election, NASA is proving nowhere is too far to exercise your right to vote. 

Tenants say landlord sent note claiming their rent will double if Biden wins: report

Tenants say landlord sent note claiming their rent will double if Biden wins: report

Residents of a trailer park in Colorado say they received a notice from their landlord, claiming their rent would dramatically increase if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president.

Residents of a trailer park in Colorado say they received a notice from their landlord, claiming their rent would dramatically increase if Democratic nominee Joe Biden becomes president.

At long last, 150-foot Ferris wheel ready for a spin at Golden Gate Park

At long last, 150-foot Ferris wheel ready for a spin at Golden Gate Park

SkyStar said it is providing onsite handwashing, temperature checks with non-contact thermometers for customers, staff and vendors, and requiring both staff and riders to wear masks.

SkyStar said it is providing onsite handwashing, temperature checks with non-contact thermometers for customers, staff and vendors, and requiring both staff and riders to wear masks.

Inequalities reignite calls for in-person learning

Inequalities reignite calls for in-person learning

A picture from social media of two girls from San Jose doing their schoolwork in a gas station parking lot is reigniting calls for in-person learning to resume.

A picture from social media of two girls from San Jose doing their schoolwork in a gas station parking lot is reigniting calls for in-person learning to resume.

Barack Obama to hold his first in-person event for Joe Biden

Barack Obama to hold his first in-person event for Joe Biden

While Obama is usually one of the party’s biggest draws and most compelling speakers, that impact may be blunted by the format.

While Obama is usually one of the party’s biggest draws and most compelling speakers, that impact may be blunted by the format.

Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid says she ‘didn’t deserve to die’

Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid says she ‘didn’t deserve to die’

Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly said Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical worker who was roused from her bed by police serving a narcotics warrant, “didn’t do anything to deserve a death sentence.”

Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly said Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical worker who was roused from her bed by police serving a narcotics warrant, “didn’t do anything to deserve a death sentence.”