SF supervisors push homelessness oversight committee ballot measure to 2020
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday voted to place a charter amendment to create a Homelessness Oversight Commission on the March ballot next year. The Homelessness Oversight Commission would be tasked with overseeing the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and with administering funds from November 2018's ballot measure Proposition C -- a...
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday voted to place a charter amendment to create a Homelessness Oversight Commission on the March ballot next year. The Homelessness Oversight Commission would be tasked with overseeing the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and with administering funds from November 2018's ballot measure Proposition C -- a...
San Mateo Co. Sheriff revising department policy following Taser death
The San Mateo County Sheriff told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that he is revising the department’s use of force policy following outcry from the community over the death of Chinedu Okobi, who died after being Tasered by deputies in October 2018.
The San Mateo County Sheriff told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday that he is revising the department’s use of force policy following outcry from the community over the death of Chinedu Okobi, who died after being Tasered by deputies in October 2018.
‘Shook me to my core': Man finds untouched In-N-Out burger in wrapper on New York street
Lincoln Boehm could not believe his eyes when he spotted an untouched In-N-Out burger on the streets of Queens, New York.
Lincoln Boehm could not believe his eyes when he spotted an untouched In-N-Out burger on the streets of Queens, New York.
Woman arrested for allegedly pouring alcohol into mouth of Taco Bell employee from car in drive-thru
A woman in Oregon wanted to keep the party going so badly that she apparently didn’t even notice the sheriff parked next to her when she pulled up to a Taco Bell and poured alcohol into the mouth of an employee working the drive-thru.
A woman in Oregon wanted to keep the party going so badly that she apparently didn’t even notice the sheriff parked next to her when she pulled up to a Taco Bell and poured alcohol into the mouth of an employee working the drive-thru.
8-year-old girl's baseball highlight reel goes viral
When 8-year-old Ashlynn Therien was told "girls shouldn't be playing baseball," the little athlete refused to walk away from the sport she loves and has showed up her critics in an impressive video that's now gone viral.
When 8-year-old Ashlynn Therien was told "girls shouldn't be playing baseball," the little athlete refused to walk away from the sport she loves and has showed up her critics in an impressive video that's now gone viral.
Facebook let thousands of kids join chats with unauthorized users
A design flaw in Facebook's Messenger Kids app allowed children to enter group chats with unauthorized strangers.
A design flaw in Facebook's Messenger Kids app allowed children to enter group chats with unauthorized strangers.
Report: Many U.S. beaches unsafe for swimming due to fecal matter in the water
A troubling new report says many U.S. beaches, including some right here in Southern California, are unsafe for swimming and potentially dangerous.
A troubling new report says many U.S. beaches, including some right here in Southern California, are unsafe for swimming and potentially dangerous.
Scientists identify new species of sharks that glow in the dark
Scientists have discovered a new underwater species -- a rare pocket shark that glows in the dark.
Scientists have discovered a new underwater species -- a rare pocket shark that glows in the dark.
Caught on camera: Fremont police officer rescues man from burning car
Witness cell phone video captured a daring rescue by a Fremont police officer of a man trapped inside a burning car after he crashed into a tree. The former professional MMA fighter-turned-officer is being hailed as a hero for saving the man’s life. The rescue happened last Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on Curtner Road near Zapotec Drive.
Witness cell phone video captured a daring rescue by a Fremont police officer of a man trapped inside a burning car after he crashed into a tree. The former professional MMA fighter-turned-officer is being hailed as a hero for saving the man’s life. The rescue happened last Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on Curtner Road near Zapotec Drive.
Disneyland fight: 3 charged in connection to violent brawl between family members at Toontown
Three people were charged Tuesday in connection with a brawl at Disneyland that was captured on video that went viral.
Three people were charged Tuesday in connection with a brawl at Disneyland that was captured on video that went viral.
Trump administration proposal would cut food stamp benefits for 3.1M
About 3.1 million people would lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration's proposal to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program.
About 3.1 million people would lose food stamp benefits under the Trump administration's proposal to tighten automatic eligibility requirements for the food stamp program.
Texas-born US citizen detained by CBP, ICE for nearly a month due to documents mix-up, attorney says
A U.S. citizen has been detained in Texas for nearly a month due to a mix-up of his documents, according to his attorney.
A U.S. citizen has been detained in Texas for nearly a month due to a mix-up of his documents, according to his attorney.
Machete-wielding robbers cut dogs face after she tried to stop them from stealing puppies
A mother dog has her six puppies back after two machete-wielding robbers broke into a flat in North Manchester, slashed the dogs face and stole her babies.
A mother dog has her six puppies back after two machete-wielding robbers broke into a flat in North Manchester, slashed the dogs face and stole her babies.
Woman, 33 weeks pregnant, saves drowning boy in Burnsville, Minn.
A Burnsville, Minnesota mom was in the right place at the right time when another mother began screaming for help.
A Burnsville, Minnesota mom was in the right place at the right time when another mother began screaming for help.
Sick owl rescued from under Foster City bridge
A sick and stranded barn owl has been rescued and is now in the care of wildlife officials, after it was found stuck under a bridge in Foster City.
A sick and stranded barn owl has been rescued and is now in the care of wildlife officials, after it was found stuck under a bridge in Foster City.
Father meets Cal Fire dispatcher who helped save his baby's life
It was an emotional meeting, as a father from Placer County on Monday got the long awaited opportunity to thank the dispatcher who helped him save his baby's life.
It was an emotional meeting, as a father from Placer County on Monday got the long awaited opportunity to thank the dispatcher who helped him save his baby's life.
Adorable photo of boy without forearm bonding with Orlando soccer player goes viral
This is the sweetest thing you will see all day. Guaranteed.
This is the sweetest thing you will see all day. Guaranteed.
Macy's pulls plates after Twitter users criticize the ‘fat-shaming' design
Macy’s is pulling a line of plates from their stores after Twitter users criticized the design for promoting “fat shaming” and unhealthy eating practices.
Macy’s is pulling a line of plates from their stores after Twitter users criticized the design for promoting “fat shaming” and unhealthy eating practices.
San Francisco supervisor to propose disposable coffee cup fee
Coffee drinkers in San Francisco may have to pay more for their cup of java based on a proposal that will be introduced Supervisor Aaron Peskin on Tuesday.
Coffee drinkers in San Francisco may have to pay more for their cup of java based on a proposal that will be introduced Supervisor Aaron Peskin on Tuesday.
Olympic gold-medalist, former Cal rower champions 'Fair Pay to Play'
After graduating from UC Berkeley as a back-to-back NCAA Division I national champion, Erin Cafaro embarked on a journey to pursue her dream of making the 2008 Beijing Olympic rowing team. To the public and many around her, this path would be filled with publicity and extravagant pay. The truth is that Cafaro received zero profit for her athletic excellence. The NCAA forbade it. She's now...
After graduating from UC Berkeley as a back-to-back NCAA Division I national champion, Erin Cafaro embarked on a journey to pursue her dream of making the 2008 Beijing Olympic rowing team. To the public and many around her, this path would be filled with publicity and extravagant pay. The truth is that Cafaro received zero profit for her athletic excellence. The NCAA forbade it. She's now...