Bay Bridge lights were supposed to go dark, but glitch in the 'off switch' illuminates the span again

The famed Bay Bridge LED light display was supposed to have its swan song earlier this month, but perhaps only to further demonstrate why it needed to come down, the "off switch" glitched Sunday night, providing an unexpected encore presentation. 

Aerial view of breached levee on the Pajaro River in Monterey County

Heavy rains over the weekend breached a levee on the Pajaro River on California's Central Coast, flooding out nearly the entire town.

Oakland warehouse roof collapse kills longtime Peet's employee

A longtime Peet's employee was killed at an Oakland coffee distribution warehouse early Friday morning when the roof partially collapsed following heavy rains, a company spokeswoman said.

The Warriors' secret weapon is a woman you've likely never heard of

If Steph Curry is the heart of the basketball dynasty that is the Golden State Warriors, then Nanea McGuigan is the backbone. 

Heavy snow leaves Northern California residents stranded, ranchers unable to reach starving animals

The recent and seemingly unrelenting winter weather has buried parts of Mendocino County under massive amounts of snow, prompting road closures that have left dozens of people stranded, some of whom rescue crews have had trouble reaching because of the conditions. And with more snow on the way, the situation could get worse. 

'Battle of Oakland:' Oakland High vs. Oakland Tech

The game with the most attention is the "Battle of Oakland." That's Oakland Tech vs. Oakland High for the Division 3 NorCal title.

Yosemite National Park is stunning covered in snow

It's a hard call to make: Which season is the most stunning at Yosemite National Park? Some say it's winter.

'Todd the Runner' from Castro Valley darts up Mt. Diablo in snow

With all the winter weather slamming California, it's not surprising that many of the Golden State's sun lovers bundle up and stay indoors. Not Todd Glieden.

16-year-old fatally stabbed during fight at Santa Rosa high school

A 16-year-old student was killed after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning and another student -- a 15-year-old boy – was taken into custody in connection with his death, authorities said. 

Avalanche strikes Northern California's Olympic Valley

An avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday night during the latest California snowstorm – the snowiest on record in the Sierra since 1970 –  forcing people to evacuate an apartment building that was slammed by the snow in Placer County, the sheriff said.

Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month

This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.

'Zero visibilty,' blizzard, avalanche warnings in Tahoe as another storm slams Sierra, closes ski resorts

The Sierra was getting hit with another flurry of snow on Tuesday as the region remained under avalanche and blizzard warnings with whiteout conditions and snow obstructed roads leading to road closures. 

Tax deadline extended to Oct. 16 for much of California

Here's what California residents and businesses need to know about the extended deadline to file their taxes.

'Scream' costume causes scare in Sonoma

Police in Sonoma rushed to the historic town square after getting several calls from people worried about someone wearing a "Scream" costume. 

Bald eagles make home in unusual spot at Alameda golf course

A pair of bald eagles have decided on Alameda as their next home. The birds have been building their nest over the last couple of months in an unusual spot as the community around them watches in awe.