Nia Wilson's family reflects a year after her killing on BART

It's been a year since 18-year-old Nia Wilson was stabbed to death at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland. She was attacked at random, police say, by a man who's mentally ill.

Video shows man casually entering cafe naked to get a cup of coffee

While public nudity isn’t illegal in the state of Vermont, people were still taken by surprise when a naked man entered a cafe on Wednesday for a cup of coffee.

Luxury house in 'Big Little Lies' for rent

Fans of the HBO hit drama "Big Little Lies" can now get a feel for what it would be like to live like the Monterey Five. 

Krispy Kreme looks to ice cream for future of its doughnut shops

Krispy Kreme is getting into the ice cream business. The doughnut and coffee seller announced on Monday its plans for a “comprehensive shop redesign” at its restaurants for the first time in more than a decade.

Disney castmember punched by woman who didn't have Fastpass to 'Tower of Terror' attraction

A Disney castmember was punched in the face after a guest did not have a valid Fastpass for a ride at Hollywood Studios, according to an incident report from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Man swimming 300 nautical miles through vortex of trash

A French swimmer has embarked on a daring swim through a vortex of trash called the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch."

Contra Costa Sheriff: 2 children missing from Martinez found

Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department has located two missing children who were last seen on Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez on Friday. 

Chicago hospital bills family of baby cut-from-womb $300K

A Chicago-area hospital says it regrets sending bills to the family of a baby boy who died about seven weeks after attackers cut him from his mother’s womb.

Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world, according to new poll

Although more than two years have passed since the Obamas left the White House, former first lady Michelle Obama remains loved and appreciated throughout the world, according to a new poll.

Oakland's 3 O'Clock Rock music education program heading to Memphis

An East Bay man has turned his love for rock music into an after-school program and summer camp. It's called 3 O'Clock Rock. 

Large pothole, emergency road repairs on southbound I-880 in Oakland

Emergency repairs on a massive pothole on southbound I-880 in Oakland were finally completed at around 10:15 p.m. Friday. The pothole snarled traffic for several hours in an area south of I-980 and was discovered nearly 12 hours earlier at around 11:30 a.m.

Army veteran's dog tags returned 50 years later

Almost 50 years after an Army veteran left Vietnam, his wife got a surprise that blew her away. “It was very emotional, very emotional for me and my family and it just means the world,” said Pat Greeness who lives in the City of Bastrop. 

San Jose: Bomb squad gives all clear on backpack left in tree

SAN JOSE (BCN) A bomb squad has deemed a black bag left in a tree Friday to be a false alarm, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. The contents ended up being clothing. 

Carpenter leaves $3M fortune after death to put 33 people he didn't know through college

Karla Peterson and Jenna Herr, like most people, didn’t know how they were going to afford college. They were concerned about their chances of attending due to high costs and personal struggles.

15-year-old boy gunned down in San Francisco worked with anti-violence program

A San Francisco mother is preparing for the funeral of her 15-year-old son on Friday, and she’s trying to come to terms with the tragic end to her baby’s life.

DJs, vendors, Nipsey Hussle altar ready to go for BBQ 'N While Black party in Oakland

A lineup of singers, DJs, vendors and a tribute altar to the late Nipsey Hussle are preparing and nearly ready to go this weekend as the Oakland community prepares for its 2nd annual BBQ 'N While Black party at Lake Merritt. 

San Mateo correctional officer died from apparent drowning

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of a correctional officer who died Tuesday from an apparent drowning in Lake Tahoe.