CZU August Lightning Complex Fire nearly doubles in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties
More than 22,000 residents have already been told to leave their homes because of the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire, named after the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit fighting the blaze.
More than 22,000 residents have already been told to leave their homes because of the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire, named after the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit fighting the blaze.
Smoke billows over fire near Point Reyes National Seashore
Smoke filled the skies across the Bay Area, including in Marin County, where firefighters were battling The Woodward Fire, fueled by fierce winds.
Smoke filled the skies across the Bay Area, including in Marin County, where firefighters were battling The Woodward Fire, fueled by fierce winds.
Toronto Raptors president to countersue deputy for fraud and 'excessive force'
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
This shoving match, which grabbed international headlines, is also about race.
Bay Area air quality poor due to fires, Spare the Air Alert in effect
A "Spare the Air Alert" is in effect for the San Francisco Bay Area as of Wednesday morning due to massive fires.
A "Spare the Air Alert" is in effect for the San Francisco Bay Area as of Wednesday morning due to massive fires.
'Immediate threat to life:' Mandatory evacuation orders issued for Hennessey Fire in North Bay
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate - an exact number was not immediately available, but up to 12,000 in Sonoma County alone have been told to leave their homes for safety.
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate - an exact number was not immediately available, but up to 12,000 in Sonoma County alone have been told to leave their homes for safety.
New video: Sheriff’s deputy the 'undeniably initial aggressor' in Toronto Raptors shoving match
The release of this 11-second encounter is the first time the public has been able to view the video. Up until now, the public had to rely on witness accounts.
The release of this 11-second encounter is the first time the public has been able to view the video. Up until now, the public had to rely on witness accounts.
Lego piece dislodged from kid’s nose after two years: report
Samir Anwar was playing with Legos in 2018 when he stuck a piece up his nose -- and it finally dislodged two years later.
Samir Anwar was playing with Legos in 2018 when he stuck a piece up his nose -- and it finally dislodged two years later.
Oakland teen launches non-profit, wants science kits in hands of all kids in his city
At 17, Oakland student Ahmed Muhammad has already accomplished a lot: He's a straight A student, a math and science whiz, and a fierce and valuable player on his high school basketball team. But in his words, "All I am I owe," and it’s a belief he’s used to model his life.
At 17, Oakland student Ahmed Muhammad has already accomplished a lot: He's a straight A student, a math and science whiz, and a fierce and valuable player on his high school basketball team. But in his words, "All I am I owe," and it’s a belief he’s used to model his life.
By the numbers: A look at who has died of coronavirus in California prisons
Since the coronavirus outbreak began in mid-March, a total of 53 incarcerated people and one prison sergeant have died of coronavirus.
Since the coronavirus outbreak began in mid-March, a total of 53 incarcerated people and one prison sergeant have died of coronavirus.
Girl Scouts debuting new cookie variety inspired by French toast
2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.
2021 just got a little sweeter. The Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new French toast-inspired cookie flavor to join their lineup of offerings in January.
High-end dining domes ordered to be removed in San Francisco
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
Evacuations underway in Napa County as lightning starts fires around Bay Area
Homes are still being threatened by a cluster of fires called the "Deer Fire" near Brentwood in Contra Costa County near Mount Diablo.
Homes are still being threatened by a cluster of fires called the "Deer Fire" near Brentwood in Contra Costa County near Mount Diablo.
Beat the heat at these cooling centers around the Bay Area
Temperatures in some areas are expected to reach the low 100s beginning on Friday. The hottest weather kicks in over the weekend.
Temperatures in some areas are expected to reach the low 100s beginning on Friday. The hottest weather kicks in over the weekend.
In the age of coronavirus, what do your back-to-school pictures look like?
As families grapple with this new educational reality, their back-to-school photos will also likely reflect this new era.
As families grapple with this new educational reality, their back-to-school photos will also likely reflect this new era.
Lightning strikes around Bay Area spark multiple wildfires
Thunderstorms brightened up the Bay Area skies overnight and increased the risk of wildfires.
Thunderstorms brightened up the Bay Area skies overnight and increased the risk of wildfires.
Robert Trump, the president’s younger brother, dead at 71
The president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill.
The president visited his brother at a New York City hospital on Friday after White House officials said he had become seriously ill.
VIDEO: California police officer whisks man in wheelchair off train tracks just in time
As the train was just about to reach them, Officer Erika Urrea was able to pull the man out of the wheelchair and they both fell back onto the ground, her body camera video showed.
As the train was just about to reach them, Officer Erika Urrea was able to pull the man out of the wheelchair and they both fell back onto the ground, her body camera video showed.
Study: Wearing neck gaiters as mask may increase risk of COVID-19 spread
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
A recent study by Duke University researchers showed that while some masks are effective in helping prevent COVID-19 spread, others — like neck gaiters — do not appear to provide much benefit, and could potentially increase the risk of spreading the coronavirus through respiratory droplets.
Apple pulls popular video game Fortnite from App Store over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Woman reportedly hit American Airlines employee after being denied boarding over mask refusal
A traveler allegedly struck an American Airlines worker after finding out that she would not be able to board her connecting flight after not following the airline’s mask regulations on the initial part of the trip.
A traveler allegedly struck an American Airlines worker after finding out that she would not be able to board her connecting flight after not following the airline’s mask regulations on the initial part of the trip.