Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56 following battle with colon cancer
John Andretti, a member of one of auto racing's most famous families and the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's 600-mile race in North Carolina on the same day, has died. He was 56 and had spent the last three years battling colon cancer.
John Andretti, a member of one of auto racing's most famous families and the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's 600-mile race in North Carolina on the same day, has died. He was 56 and had spent the last three years battling colon cancer.
Artist creates 115-foot portrait of Kobe Bryant in grass on softball field
One of the more creative tributes to Kobe Bryant can be found in the outfield of a Bay Area softball field.
One of the more creative tributes to Kobe Bryant can be found in the outfield of a Bay Area softball field.
UC Berkeley removes John Boalt’s name from law school, citing his racist sentiments
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
The rare "denaming" — the outcome of a nearly three-year process launched after a Berkeley lecturer discovered the racist writings of John Henry Boalt, a 19th century Oakland attorney — is the first time a Berkeley facility’s name has been eliminated due to its namesake’s character or actions.
Break in the Cal Poly Kristin Smart case? Sheriff seizes trucks
It is also unclear how long the sheriff has had these trucks and what relevance, if any, they hold to the case of the missing 19-year-old girl
It is also unclear how long the sheriff has had these trucks and what relevance, if any, they hold to the case of the missing 19-year-old girl
Video: Man in wheelchair dumped onto Target floor
The fight happened on Jan. 11 in front of the Target store on Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, Calif. police said.
The fight happened on Jan. 11 in front of the Target store on Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, Calif. police said.
'Masked Singer’ reveals Rhino costume — exclusive first look
The herbivore will join crooning contenders like Frog, Kangaroo, Astronaut, and Taco.
The herbivore will join crooning contenders like Frog, Kangaroo, Astronaut, and Taco.
Mom helps infant daughter ring bell after beating brain cancer
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Lily Borden was recently declared cancer-free after being born with a malignant brain tumor and got to ring the bell at a hospital in California.
Mattel introduces new Barbie dolls with no hair, skin condition vitiligo in effort to boost diversity
Barbie dolls now represent nine different body types, 35 different skin tones and 94 different hairstyles, the company said.
Barbie dolls now represent nine different body types, 35 different skin tones and 94 different hairstyles, the company said.
College basketball player drops 81 points in a game to honor Kobe Bryant
Yazid Powell, a freshman guard or the Community College of Beaver County, scored 81 points Monday night.
Yazid Powell, a freshman guard or the Community College of Beaver County, scored 81 points Monday night.
Restaurant in Ventura, California honors Kobe Bryant with unique cup of coffee
As many people across Southern California and around the world continue paying their respects to former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, many fans have gathered at a Ventura coffee shop and restaurant where unique drinks honoring the basketball legend are being served up.
As many people across Southern California and around the world continue paying their respects to former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, many fans have gathered at a Ventura coffee shop and restaurant where unique drinks honoring the basketball legend are being served up.
Agents seize almost $1M in counterfeit cash, all in $1 bills
Federal border patrol agents seized $900,000 in counterfeit cash -- all in the form of $1 bills.
Federal border patrol agents seized $900,000 in counterfeit cash -- all in the form of $1 bills.
San Francisco, Oakland listed among 'Best Cities for Football Fans'
With the Super Bowl less than a week away, football is on the mind of many sports enthusiasts, especially those who consider themselves a 49ers faithful. And a new analysis suggests, the Bay Area is among the best places to be a fan of the game.
With the Super Bowl less than a week away, football is on the mind of many sports enthusiasts, especially those who consider themselves a 49ers faithful. And a new analysis suggests, the Bay Area is among the best places to be a fan of the game.
Nike didn’t pull Kobe Bryant items; they sold out
Nike ended speculation that they pulled items related to Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter crash. The company said the items sold out.
Nike ended speculation that they pulled items related to Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter crash. The company said the items sold out.
California tests find illegal vapes tainted with additives
Officials also found that the illegal vapes confiscated in the December raids typically were not as potent as advertised, and sometimes contained just a fraction of the THC claimed on the labels, according to state testing results.
Officials also found that the illegal vapes confiscated in the December raids typically were not as potent as advertised, and sometimes contained just a fraction of the THC claimed on the labels, according to state testing results.
Can you tell which of these Super Bowl factoids are true or false?
Much has happened in 53 Super Bowls. Can you tell fact from fiction?
Much has happened in 53 Super Bowls. Can you tell fact from fiction?
Oakland couple, both 95, die within 3 days of each other after 70-year marriage
Judith Broude died Jan. 21 and her husband, longtime Temple Sinai Rabbi Samuel Broude, suffered a stroke at her funeral, and died three days later.
Judith Broude died Jan. 21 and her husband, longtime Temple Sinai Rabbi Samuel Broude, suffered a stroke at her funeral, and died three days later.
Kobe Bryant on the minds of the 49ers, Chiefs as they touch down in Miami for Super Bowl week
Super Bowl 54 is Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Super Bowl 54 is Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Fremont police arrest young bicyclists who were 'harassing' drivers
Police said the group mostly lives in the Hayward/San Leandro area, where there are similar problems with young bicyclists there.
Police said the group mostly lives in the Hayward/San Leandro area, where there are similar problems with young bicyclists there.
Joy Villa wears pro-Trump gown to Grammys: 'Impeached and re-elected'
Joy Villa turned heads at the Grammy Awards on Sunday with yet another bold pro-Trump inspired gown.
Joy Villa turned heads at the Grammy Awards on Sunday with yet another bold pro-Trump inspired gown.
Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, among 9 killed in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all time, died Sunday when his helicopter crashed north of Los Angeles.