Koala naming contest at SF Zoo raises $15K for Australian bushfire relief
The winning name for San Francisco Zoo's newest koala was announced this week. An accompanying naming contest raised money for the Australian bushfire wildlife relief fund.
The winning name for San Francisco Zoo's newest koala was announced this week. An accompanying naming contest raised money for the Australian bushfire wildlife relief fund.
Sonoma County deputies credited for rescuing teen runaway from pond
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said two of its deputies rescued a teen who had run away from a probation camp Tuesday morning and nearly drowned in a pond.
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said two of its deputies rescued a teen who had run away from a probation camp Tuesday morning and nearly drowned in a pond.
First 24 hour news network created 'by black people for black people' launches
The first ever 24 hour cable news network established “by black people for black people” launched on Monday.
The first ever 24 hour cable news network established “by black people for black people” launched on Monday.
Photo circulates of Martin Luther King High School students posing with swastika, Confederate flag
Administrators say they're taking action after a photo began circulating on social media that showed students who attend Riverside Unified’s Martin Luther King High School posing with a swastika and Confederate flag.
Administrators say they're taking action after a photo began circulating on social media that showed students who attend Riverside Unified’s Martin Luther King High School posing with a swastika and Confederate flag.
Taco Bell apologizes after sign appears at restaurant calling out workers for showing up late
Residents in Fairlawn, Ohio, were greeted to an unexpected site at their local Taco Bell.
Residents in Fairlawn, Ohio, were greeted to an unexpected site at their local Taco Bell.
Man accused of manipulating, abusing daughter's classmates charged with sex trafficking, extortion
An ex-convict accused of bilking several college students out of nearly $1 million and forcing some into prostitution or unpaid labor was arrested Tuesday on extortion and sex trafficking charges.
An ex-convict accused of bilking several college students out of nearly $1 million and forcing some into prostitution or unpaid labor was arrested Tuesday on extortion and sex trafficking charges.
Housing doesn't belong at People's Park, some activists say
UC Berkeley says it is committed to building housing for students and the low income at People’s Park and four other sites it owns. But advocates for the park say that is not the place to build housing and rallied at an open house held on campus by the university officials.
UC Berkeley says it is committed to building housing for students and the low income at People’s Park and four other sites it owns. But advocates for the park say that is not the place to build housing and rallied at an open house held on campus by the university officials.
San Jose boy born with rare heart defect thriving as 3rd-degree taekwondo black belt
When he was 7, Shoham got an unexpected source of inspiration from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Since then, the heart patient who has half a heart and has endured three open-heart surgeries, is thriving as a third-degree black belt.
When he was 7, Shoham got an unexpected source of inspiration from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Since then, the heart patient who has half a heart and has endured three open-heart surgeries, is thriving as a third-degree black belt.
Iraqis wake up to snow for first time in over a decade
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
Iraq’s capital of Baghdad awoke on Tuesday to a sight not seen in over a decade — their city covered in snow.
Send Valentine’s Day cards to young patients in children’s hospitals across the US — here’s how
Sending a Valentine’s Day card to a child at a hospital is a simple gesture that is sure to go a long way.
Sending a Valentine’s Day card to a child at a hospital is a simple gesture that is sure to go a long way.
California bill would ban stays at Trump hotels for state employees
State lawmakers in California are considering a bill that would prohibit state agencies from spending taxpayer money at any of the hotels owned by President Trump or his family.
State lawmakers in California are considering a bill that would prohibit state agencies from spending taxpayer money at any of the hotels owned by President Trump or his family.
California company to sell China-designed SUVs in U.S.
A Southern California company on Monday announced it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.
A Southern California company on Monday announced it will build and sell Chinese-designed automobiles in the U.S. at the end of next year or early in 2022.
Injured NYPD lieutenant leaves hospital
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
An NYPD officer who was shot on Sunday morning in a Bronx police precinct left the hospital Monday afternoon to bagpipes and applause.
Rally in Vallejo for men killed by police
Many families and friends gathered to speak out against what they call unlawful police killings
Many families and friends gathered to speak out against what they call unlawful police killings
Four year-old Richmond boy killed in hit-and-run, police seek suspect
The child was walking with his parents along Coalinga Avenue, when he was struck by an SUV at about 5 p.m. Friday.
The child was walking with his parents along Coalinga Avenue, when he was struck by an SUV at about 5 p.m. Friday.
Endangered gray wolf found dead in Northern California
It is illegal to take, shoot, injure or kill gray wolves, with federal penalties of up a year in jail and a $100,000 fine
It is illegal to take, shoot, injure or kill gray wolves, with federal penalties of up a year in jail and a $100,000 fine
Baby found in locked car as parents shop at Dollar Tree, Florida police say
"Officers freed the four-month-old child and arrested the parents for child neglect," the agency said.
"Officers freed the four-month-old child and arrested the parents for child neglect," the agency said.
Bay Area infectious disease specialist develops coronavirus test with rapid results
A Bay Area infectious disease specialist has developed a test for coronavirus that cuts in half the time it takes to diagnose the illness from current testing methods.
A Bay Area infectious disease specialist has developed a test for coronavirus that cuts in half the time it takes to diagnose the illness from current testing methods.
Baboon grooms, 'adopts' lion cub in South African national park
Safari operator captures encounter he describes as a "once in a lifetime" sighting, a male baboon groom a lion cub and carrying it around with him.
Safari operator captures encounter he describes as a "once in a lifetime" sighting, a male baboon groom a lion cub and carrying it around with him.
Doctor who sounded alarm on coronavirus dies, hospital says
Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.
Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.