Equity ripples: Women of color face highest rent burden in Bay Area
This past May, residents of the 64-unit Strawberry Hill complex in Vallejo came home to find a troubling notice on their doors. Beginning in June, their rent was going to nearly double. The new owners of the apartment complex, San Francisco-based The Reliant Group, had plans to renovate the building.
This past May, residents of the 64-unit Strawberry Hill complex in Vallejo came home to find a troubling notice on their doors. Beginning in June, their rent was going to nearly double. The new owners of the apartment complex, San Francisco-based The Reliant Group, had plans to renovate the building.
Best meteor shower of the year peaks tonight: Here's how to catch the dazzling cosmic display
The Perseids meteor shower is set to peak Monday and Tuesday nights with the most prolific displays of the dazzling cosmic event.
The Perseids meteor shower is set to peak Monday and Tuesday nights with the most prolific displays of the dazzling cosmic event.
Delaware becomes first no-kill state for shelter animals
Delaware has become the first no-kill state for shelter animals in the U.S.
Delaware has become the first no-kill state for shelter animals in the U.S.
California man charged in terrorrism case freed after 14 years in prison
A 36-year-old Lodi, Calif. man is now free after spending 14 years in prison on terrorist-related charges -- a crime he still insists he did not commit coupled with a federal judge ruling his defense was hampered by an inexperienced lawyer.
A 36-year-old Lodi, Calif. man is now free after spending 14 years in prison on terrorist-related charges -- a crime he still insists he did not commit coupled with a federal judge ruling his defense was hampered by an inexperienced lawyer.
NJ man accused of stabbing, pouring bleach on caged raccoons
Police in New Jersey have arrested a man who they say doused raccoons in bleach, then stabbed the animals in Bergen County.
Police in New Jersey have arrested a man who they say doused raccoons in bleach, then stabbed the animals in Bergen County.
The Contra Costa County DA's office has a new employee: it's a dog
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has a new employee: Bear, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, whose job will be focused on helping victims of crimes, especially children.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office has a new employee: Bear, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, whose job will be focused on helping victims of crimes, especially children.
First day of school photo of siblings praying goes viral: 'We pray for everyone'
First day of school photos are precious but one Louisiana mother's photo is going viral for what her kids are doing in the face of tough times.
First day of school photos are precious but one Louisiana mother's photo is going viral for what her kids are doing in the face of tough times.
Helicopter rescues stranded hikers in Contra Costa County
A Contra Costa Sheriff's Office helicopter was dispatched twice Saturday to rescue stranded hikers, according to the agency. In the first incident, the 'STARR 3' helicopter responded at about 2:17 p.m. to a hiker down off a trail in the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness area.
A Contra Costa Sheriff's Office helicopter was dispatched twice Saturday to rescue stranded hikers, according to the agency. In the first incident, the 'STARR 3' helicopter responded at about 2:17 p.m. to a hiker down off a trail in the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness area.
Sonoma Co. toddler home from the hospital after being struck by 4 time DUI offender
A Sonoma County toddler, struck by a hit-and-run driver, is back home after almost a month in the hospital. Saphira Howerton, 2, was allegedly hit by a man with four previous DUI convictions, now facing his fifth.
A Sonoma County toddler, struck by a hit-and-run driver, is back home after almost a month in the hospital. Saphira Howerton, 2, was allegedly hit by a man with four previous DUI convictions, now facing his fifth.
Michael Brown's father seeks new investigation into killing
On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, his father urged St. Louis County's top prosecutor Friday to reopen the investigation into the white police officer who fatally shot the black and unarmed 18-year-old.
On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, his father urged St. Louis County's top prosecutor Friday to reopen the investigation into the white police officer who fatally shot the black and unarmed 18-year-old.
Forest Fire prevention icon Smokey Bear turns 75
There will be 75 candles on his birthday cake and Smokey Bear still hopes none of them start a forest fire.
There will be 75 candles on his birthday cake and Smokey Bear still hopes none of them start a forest fire.
Vegetation fire in Dublin burns 248-acres, fully contained
A grass fire in Dublin has grown to 248-acres on Friday afternoon and firefighters have ordered a third alarm response. The grass fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Cal Fire and the Alameda County Fire Department said shortly before 2 p.m. that firefighters were working to put out a 5 to 10-acre fire that was burning in the area of 3840 Camino Loop in Dublin.
A grass fire in Dublin has grown to 248-acres on Friday afternoon and firefighters have ordered a third alarm response. The grass fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Cal Fire and the Alameda County Fire Department said shortly before 2 p.m. that firefighters were working to put out a 5 to 10-acre fire that was burning in the area of 3840 Camino Loop in Dublin.
Couple sue fertility clinic after ancestry DNA kit reveals daughter was fathered by stranger
An Ohio couple is suing a fertility clinic after an ancestry DNA kit revealed their 24-year-old daughter was fathered by a stranger.
An Ohio couple is suing a fertility clinic after an ancestry DNA kit revealed their 24-year-old daughter was fathered by a stranger.
Staring at seagulls may prevent them from stealing your food, scientists suggest
Seagulls are rather notorious for food-snatching in urban areas, and scientists now say that staring might be the best way to keep feisty gulls at bay.
Seagulls are rather notorious for food-snatching in urban areas, and scientists now say that staring might be the best way to keep feisty gulls at bay.
Three-alarm warehouse fire in Oakland affects a community of artisans, metal workers
A three-alarm fire broke out early Friday morning at a large Oakland warehouse comprised of working artisans, but despite the flames and smoke that could be seen from the highway and the initial similarities to a possible Ghost Ship-like blaze, no one was killed or injured.
A three-alarm fire broke out early Friday morning at a large Oakland warehouse comprised of working artisans, but despite the flames and smoke that could be seen from the highway and the initial similarities to a possible Ghost Ship-like blaze, no one was killed or injured.
'I'm so lonely right now. I need my dad:' Young girl cries after ICE detains father
Mississippi residents rallied around terrified children left with no parents and migrants locked themselves in their homes for fear of being arrested Thursday, a day after the United States' largest immigration raid in a decade.
Mississippi residents rallied around terrified children left with no parents and migrants locked themselves in their homes for fear of being arrested Thursday, a day after the United States' largest immigration raid in a decade.
National Park Service proposes killing elk for cattle in California park over loud objections
The National Park Service has proposed to shoot about a dozen elk each year as a way to reduce conflict with livestock that graze a park north of San Francisco, over the strong objections of a national conservation organization.
The National Park Service has proposed to shoot about a dozen elk each year as a way to reduce conflict with livestock that graze a park north of San Francisco, over the strong objections of a national conservation organization.
'Enough': Bay Area artist's work to grace cover of Time magazine
The work of a Bay Area artist will grace the cover of Time magazine for a second time when it hits the news stands on Friday. The subject this time is gun violence.
The work of a Bay Area artist will grace the cover of Time magazine for a second time when it hits the news stands on Friday. The subject this time is gun violence.
San Rafael mayor keeping flags at half-staff until there's gun control action
American flags, lowered to show respect and mourning for mass shooting victims, will remain at half-staff in San Rafael.
American flags, lowered to show respect and mourning for mass shooting victims, will remain at half-staff in San Rafael.
Burglar rummages through couple's San Jose home while wife is in shower
A South Bay family discovers a brazen burglar caught on camera rummaging through their house with the residents still at home. It was a frightening ordeal for a San Jose couple. The husband was outside doing yard work. His wife was in the shower. It happened Wednesday morning at a home on East San Fernando Street near the downtown area.
A South Bay family discovers a brazen burglar caught on camera rummaging through their house with the residents still at home. It was a frightening ordeal for a San Jose couple. The husband was outside doing yard work. His wife was in the shower. It happened Wednesday morning at a home on East San Fernando Street near the downtown area.