The causes and risks of the Amazon fires
Fires have been breaking out at an unusual pace in Brazil this year, causing global alarm over deforestation in the Amazon region. The world's largest rainforest is often called the "lungs of the earth."
Fires have been breaking out at an unusual pace in Brazil this year, causing global alarm over deforestation in the Amazon region. The world's largest rainforest is often called the "lungs of the earth."
Frazzled girl's adorable back-to-school photo goes viral
We’ve all been there, Lucie.
We’ve all been there, Lucie.
San Jose police chief raises Pride flag outside department's headquarters
In conjunction with this weekend's Silicon Valley Pride festivities, San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia raised the LGBTQ Pride flag outside of the department's headquarters on Friday.
In conjunction with this weekend's Silicon Valley Pride festivities, San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia raised the LGBTQ Pride flag outside of the department's headquarters on Friday.
Climate change activists hold sit ins at San Francisco's DNC meetings
Hundreds of activists gathered in the hallways of the Hilton Union Square hotel in San Francisco on Friday, where the Democratic National Committee is holding its summer meetings, to demand the Democrats hold a debate focusing on climate change.
Hundreds of activists gathered in the hallways of the Hilton Union Square hotel in San Francisco on Friday, where the Democratic National Committee is holding its summer meetings, to demand the Democrats hold a debate focusing on climate change.
San Francisco, Santa Clara County win final ruling against Trump's threat against sanctuary counties
Santa Clara County and San Francisco won a final victory in a lawsuit Friday challenging President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities and counties.
Santa Clara County and San Francisco won a final victory in a lawsuit Friday challenging President Donald Trump's threat to withhold federal funding for sanctuary cities and counties.
Study: State's 'red flag' gun law may stem mass shooting risk
A new study suggests California's so-called "red flag” law, aimed at reducing gun violence, has played a role in preventing mass shootings.
A new study suggests California's so-called "red flag” law, aimed at reducing gun violence, has played a role in preventing mass shootings.
Best friends of 50 years buy lotto ticket, win $2 million
Two women who have been best friends for over 50 years decided to purchase a lottery ticket together -- and are now both millionaires.
Two women who have been best friends for over 50 years decided to purchase a lottery ticket together -- and are now both millionaires.
Posting selfies makes you seem ‘less likeable' and ‘more insecure,' researchers say
New research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.
New research from Washington State University finds that people who post selfies more than those who don’t are viewed as less successful, more insecure and less likeable.
‘The heart was eaten': Man accused of killing and eating girlfriend faces life in prison
As the murder trial for Joseph Oberhansley, 38, began on Wednesday, prosecutors went into grisly details recounting the stalking, rape and murder of Oberhansley’s girlfriend just before Oberhansley allegedly cut open her chest and ate her heart and brain.
As the murder trial for Joseph Oberhansley, 38, began on Wednesday, prosecutors went into grisly details recounting the stalking, rape and murder of Oberhansley’s girlfriend just before Oberhansley allegedly cut open her chest and ate her heart and brain.
National Park Service celebrates 103 years with free entrance
As the National Park Service turns 103 years old, visitors to more than 400 parks across the country will be able to get in for free on Sunday, also known as Founders Day.
As the National Park Service turns 103 years old, visitors to more than 400 parks across the country will be able to get in for free on Sunday, also known as Founders Day.
San Francisco truffle-shop owner attacked, teen son comes to his rescue; suspect released
A suspect who was arrested after an altercation outside a North Beach truffle shop in San Francisco has been released from jail and charges against him have been put on hold, officials confirmed on Thursday.
A suspect who was arrested after an altercation outside a North Beach truffle shop in San Francisco has been released from jail and charges against him have been put on hold, officials confirmed on Thursday.
ACLU calls on BART board to reject 'unconstitutional' anti-panhandling ban
Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday called on the BART board of directors to forgo any potential "unconstitutional" ordinance that would prohibit panhandling on the agency's trains.
Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday called on the BART board of directors to forgo any potential "unconstitutional" ordinance that would prohibit panhandling on the agency's trains.
BART board to take up proposed anti-panhandling ban
BART will debate whether to ban panhandling in its stations and on its trains by the end of October.
BART will debate whether to ban panhandling in its stations and on its trains by the end of October.
San Francisco's cashless ban now in effect; stores that don't comply could get slapped with fine
San Francisco’s cashless ban is now in effect, which means all stores must accept cash – or get slapped with a fine.
San Francisco’s cashless ban is now in effect, which means all stores must accept cash – or get slapped with a fine.
Protesters escorted out of City Hall as Google unveils vision for San Jose
Google executives were met with protestors Thursday night as the company unveiled its vision for downtown San Jose. At least six people had to be escorted by police out of city hall.
Google executives were met with protestors Thursday night as the company unveiled its vision for downtown San Jose. At least six people had to be escorted by police out of city hall.
Mom's clever T-shirt tradition for son's first days of school goes viral
One creative mom in Texas is winning applause on social media after sharing a photo of her young son in an oversized T-shirt, which he’ll mark with a painted handprint in honor of the first day of school for the next 12 years.
One creative mom in Texas is winning applause on social media after sharing a photo of her young son in an oversized T-shirt, which he’ll mark with a painted handprint in honor of the first day of school for the next 12 years.
Online dating is now the most popular way for US couples to meet, study finds
Online dating has become the most popular way for U.S. couples to meet, and has replaced more traditional ways of finding love, new research shows.
Online dating has become the most popular way for U.S. couples to meet, and has replaced more traditional ways of finding love, new research shows.
YouTube disables 200 videos attacking Hong Kong protests
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- YouTube says it disabled more than 200 videos this week that appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- YouTube says it disabled more than 200 videos this week that appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
Rare beaked whale washes ashore at Drakes Beach in Marin County
A rare beaked whale washed up on Drakes Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County recently, according to the National Park Service.
A rare beaked whale washed up on Drakes Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County recently, according to the National Park Service.
Wild video shows man firing gun on crowded, busy San Francisco Market Street
Police on Thursday continue to investigate Tuesday's shooting on San Francisco's Market Street that sent pedestrians scrambling for cover as bullets flew the air for nearly a minute.
Police on Thursday continue to investigate Tuesday's shooting on San Francisco's Market Street that sent pedestrians scrambling for cover as bullets flew the air for nearly a minute.