Out with a bang: Pyro Jeff Thomas produces his final fireworks show
A major retirement took place at Saturday's A's game, but it wasn't one of the players or staff. It was a man you've probably never heard of, but it's likely you're familiar with his work. His work has appeared all over the world, but primarily in the Bay area. From New Year's Eve, to the fourth of July and professional games like Saturday's A's game.
A major retirement took place at Saturday's A's game, but it wasn't one of the players or staff. It was a man you've probably never heard of, but it's likely you're familiar with his work. His work has appeared all over the world, but primarily in the Bay area. From New Year's Eve, to the fourth of July and professional games like Saturday's A's game.
Passenger strips, touches himself next to rideshare driver
Two recent incidents involving ridesharing passengers in San Francisco have prompted a driver and his daughter to speak out about safety concerns.
Two recent incidents involving ridesharing passengers in San Francisco have prompted a driver and his daughter to speak out about safety concerns.
White nationalism is now recognized as a major terror threat by the Department of Homeland Security
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan announced the agency’s new counterterrorism strategy at an event at the Brookings institute Friday, and for the first time, DHS is focused on addressing the threat of white nationalism coming from within the borders of the United States.
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan announced the agency’s new counterterrorism strategy at an event at the Brookings institute Friday, and for the first time, DHS is focused on addressing the threat of white nationalism coming from within the borders of the United States.
Plenty of Fish bans face filters on its dating platform
The dating app Plenty of Fish announced it will ban face filters after conducting a survey that found many people believe using a filter is deceptive.
The dating app Plenty of Fish announced it will ban face filters after conducting a survey that found many people believe using a filter is deceptive.
'How is this OK?': Desk of boy with autism moved into bathroom of school by teacher, mom says
It was a horrifying revelation for a mother in Washington when she found out her 11-year-old son with special needs had his desk moved into the bathroom by a teacher.
It was a horrifying revelation for a mother in Washington when she found out her 11-year-old son with special needs had his desk moved into the bathroom by a teacher.
Man will finally drink 'Sourtoe Cocktail' containing his own amputated toe
Hopefully he won’t fidget when he drinks to his amputated digit.
Hopefully he won’t fidget when he drinks to his amputated digit.
Young people skip school during global climate strike stretching from Afghanistan to San Francisco
Students in the Bay Area planned to join millions of other young people across the globe to rally against global warming and climate change.
Students in the Bay Area planned to join millions of other young people across the globe to rally against global warming and climate change.
Family still searching for answers in disappearance of Oakland man
More than four months ago, a 19-year-old Oakland teen set out for a soccer tournament and his family hasn't seen or heard from him since.
More than four months ago, a 19-year-old Oakland teen set out for a soccer tournament and his family hasn't seen or heard from him since.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
San Francisco mayor and Trump in war of words over environment, homelessness
Even though his primary mission during his two-day visit to California was to raise millions for his re-election campaign, President Trump made a point of deriding the state's handling of its homeless crisis, specifically saying that there is a lot of pollution created by the situation including needles that end up flowing into the San Francisco bay.
Even though his primary mission during his two-day visit to California was to raise millions for his re-election campaign, President Trump made a point of deriding the state's handling of its homeless crisis, specifically saying that there is a lot of pollution created by the situation including needles that end up flowing into the San Francisco bay.
Think about who you offer ‘thoughts and prayers' to following a tragedy or disaster, study suggests
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” has become so commonly used following tragic events and natural disasters that there are now countless memes mocking the gesture.
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” has become so commonly used following tragic events and natural disasters that there are now countless memes mocking the gesture.
Presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke stops at Oakland cannabis dispensary
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke took a campaign stop in Oakland on Thursday, deciding to spend time at a cannabis dispensary to talk about "equity and justice.”
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke took a campaign stop in Oakland on Thursday, deciding to spend time at a cannabis dispensary to talk about "equity and justice.”
'Looked like a different species': Rare polka-dotted zebra spotted at wildlife reserve in Kenya
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
One dead in tour bus crash carrying country music entertainer's crew
Authorities in the Central Ccoast are investigating a tour bus crash that killed a crewmember of a country music and gospel star.
Authorities in the Central Ccoast are investigating a tour bus crash that killed a crewmember of a country music and gospel star.
SF Zoo to host naming contest following rare monkey's birth
San Francisco Zoo shared some adorable photos of a rare primate that was born earlier this month.
San Francisco Zoo shared some adorable photos of a rare primate that was born earlier this month.
Law school student, 23, and father die in overnight San Francisco house fire
A 23-year-old woman and her 71-year-old father were killed following an overnight house fire in San Francisco, neighbors and firefighters said. The family dog died, too. Authorities have identified the 71-year-old man as Ricardo Ron and the young woman as 23-year-old Camila Ron.
A 23-year-old woman and her 71-year-old father were killed following an overnight house fire in San Francisco, neighbors and firefighters said. The family dog died, too. Authorities have identified the 71-year-old man as Ricardo Ron and the young woman as 23-year-old Camila Ron.
Church pays off medical debts for 2,000 families
A Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
A Dallas church is hoping to inspire others with a massive act of kindness.
Jimmy Carter says 4 more years of President Trump would be a 'disaster'
Former President Jimmy Carter took aim at President Trump while speaking at an event in Atlanta, saying it would be a “disaster” if he were to be elected for a second term.
Former President Jimmy Carter took aim at President Trump while speaking at an event in Atlanta, saying it would be a “disaster” if he were to be elected for a second term.
IKEA apologizes for jerk chicken dish after cultural appropriation backlash
IKEA’s new jerk chicken with rice and peas has been slammed after the warehouse chain made the traditional Caribbean dish using the wrong ingredients.
IKEA’s new jerk chicken with rice and peas has been slammed after the warehouse chain made the traditional Caribbean dish using the wrong ingredients.
Vaping could cause tooth decay and potentially lead to oral cancers, experts say
Experts are voicing their concerns that vaping not only poses the same risks as cigarettes, but creates new ones consumers should be wary of.
Experts are voicing their concerns that vaping not only poses the same risks as cigarettes, but creates new ones consumers should be wary of.