Witnesses describe Gilroy shooter dressed in khaki, loading rifle silently before killing 3

Witnesses described a horrifying evening at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, where a shooter dressed in khaki shorts had cut through a fence Sunday evening before killing three people and injuring more than a dozen others at an annual food and family extravaganza held the last weekend in July. 

Overturned tanker closes Lucas Valley Road in San Rafael, expected to be closed all night

Officials said Lucas Valley Road in Marin County will likely remain closed for the rest of the day and that the public should be aware that prevailing winds may carry the odor of fuel as cleanup continues after a tanker truck overturned Sunday morning. About 6,700 gallons remains in the tanker and 200 gallons has been contained by fire personnel, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said...

Body believed to be of missing 2-year-old Oregon boy found in Montana

Police in Medford, Oregon, say Montana authorities have found a body believed to be that of a missing Oregon child. Montana police were searching for 2-year-old Aiden Salcido, the son of Daniel Salcido and Hannah Janiak.

DA: Father who left twins in car said he 'blanked out'

A New York father who left his 1-year-old twins in the car while he worked an eight-hour shift told police, "I blanked out. My babies are dead. I killed my babies," prosecutors said Saturday.

Oakland chef wins on Food Network's ‘Chopped'

A celebration party brought people out to toast a rising star in Oakland's restaurant scene Friday night.

Sonoma Co. Sheriff appears at Latino event to affirm non-cooperation with ICE

Concert-goers at a Mexican music festival Friday evening were startled by a surprise guest: the sheriff. Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick delivered a brief, reassuring message about local non-cooperation with ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Thousands of grasshoppers invade Las Vegas Strip

A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago.

Fire at Oakland construction site latest in string of blazes

Firefighters in Alameda County are investigating a fire at a building under construction near the Oakland-Emeryville border.

Arkansas mom buys all of Payless store's 1,500 shoes to give them away

An Arkansas mother bought about 1,500 remaining shoes at a Payless store that was closing, and is planning to donate them to those in need in her community.

White professor sues black university for racial discrimination

A white professor at a historically black university in Alabama has filed a federal lawsuit against the school for age and racial discrimination after he claims they have denied him the salary he deserves, despite his tenure.

New housing project in San Jose to help those with disabilities

It’s being called the first affordable housing project of its kind in San Jose to include housing for those with disabilities. The Kelsey Ayers Station would include 115 new homes for all incomes and all abilities north of downtown.

NC 'Bathroom Bill' settlement expands transgender rights

An ongoing battle for three years is now over. Transgender people can now use restrooms matching their gender identity.