Summer Solstice: The season officially arrives Friday morning
For those of us living on the West Coast, summer officially arrives at 8:54 a.m. Friday June 21. If you recall what you learned in school, this is the longest day of the year if you're somewhere north of the equator.
For those of us living on the West Coast, summer officially arrives at 8:54 a.m. Friday June 21. If you recall what you learned in school, this is the longest day of the year if you're somewhere north of the equator.
Flags fly at half staff in honor of slain officer Tara O'Sullivan
The flag in front of College Park High School in Pleasant Hill flies at half staff in honor of 26-year-old Officer Tara O'Sullivan, the officer killed in the line of duty in Sacramento on Wednesday.
The flag in front of College Park High School in Pleasant Hill flies at half staff in honor of 26-year-old Officer Tara O'Sullivan, the officer killed in the line of duty in Sacramento on Wednesday.
Sacramento police officer killed while responding to domestic disturbance call
A Sacramento police officer was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call, and early Thursday morning, the suspect accused of shooting her to death surrendered and was arrested, authorities said.
A Sacramento police officer was killed in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call, and early Thursday morning, the suspect accused of shooting her to death surrendered and was arrested, authorities said.
Select few allowed to swim in Hearst Castle pools
The Foundation at Hearst Castle is offering a chance to swim in the California landmark's iconic pools, where Lady Gaga and Hollywood's Golden Age celebrities dipped their toes. The foundation will allow members to pay for a swim in the outdoor Neptune Pool on four dates this year, starting in July. Two other nights are reserved at the indoor Roman Pool. All it will cost you is $500...
The Foundation at Hearst Castle is offering a chance to swim in the California landmark's iconic pools, where Lady Gaga and Hollywood's Golden Age celebrities dipped their toes. The foundation will allow members to pay for a swim in the outdoor Neptune Pool on four dates this year, starting in July. Two other nights are reserved at the indoor Roman Pool. All it will cost you is $500...
VTA train operators could go on strike next week
Bus drivers and train operators are at an impasse with Valley Transportation Authority and could be going on strike as early as next week.
Bus drivers and train operators are at an impasse with Valley Transportation Authority and could be going on strike as early as next week.
'Thank you Oakland:' Warriors Steph Curry billboard pops up near Grand Lake Theater
A Warriors billboard has popped up in Oakland near the Grand Lake Theater.
A Warriors billboard has popped up in Oakland near the Grand Lake Theater.
Homicide victim remembered as a hardworking tow truck driver
A South Bay father, who was killed in a rural road in unincorporated San Mateo County, is being remembered Wednesday night as a hardworking tow truck driver.
A South Bay father, who was killed in a rural road in unincorporated San Mateo County, is being remembered Wednesday night as a hardworking tow truck driver.
Sacramento police officer shot, in serious condition
Authorities say a Sacramento police officer has been shot in a possible ambush and a gunman continues to hold off those trying to reach her. KTXL-TV says a lieutenant is reporting that the officer was responding to a report of shots fired in the North Sacramento neighborhood Wednesday evening when she was hit and is pinned down in the yard of a home.
Authorities say a Sacramento police officer has been shot in a possible ambush and a gunman continues to hold off those trying to reach her. KTXL-TV says a lieutenant is reporting that the officer was responding to a report of shots fired in the North Sacramento neighborhood Wednesday evening when she was hit and is pinned down in the yard of a home.
Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.
2 more Bay Area freeway shootings brings total to 5 in last 4 days: CHP
The California Highway Patrol is investigating two more Bay Area freeway shootings, bringing the total to five in the last four days, including two people who have died in these seemingly unrelated acts of violence.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating two more Bay Area freeway shootings, bringing the total to five in the last four days, including two people who have died in these seemingly unrelated acts of violence.
10-year-old girl becomes youngest person to scale Yosemite's El Capitan
A 10-year-old Colorado girl has become the youngest person to climb one of Yosemite National Park's most challenging rock formations— El Capitan. Selah Schneiter completed the 3,000-foot climb in five days aided by her father and a family friend.
A 10-year-old Colorado girl has become the youngest person to climb one of Yosemite National Park's most challenging rock formations— El Capitan. Selah Schneiter completed the 3,000-foot climb in five days aided by her father and a family friend.
Juneteenth rally held at San Francisco City Hall
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was over, and that all remaining slaves in Texas were free -- an event celebrated to this day as "Juneteenth."
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was over, and that all remaining slaves in Texas were free -- an event celebrated to this day as "Juneteenth."
2 freeway shootings just hours apart in the South Bay
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating two more shootings on Bay Area freeways.
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating two more shootings on Bay Area freeways.
Two men stabbed to death in Peninsula; potential suspect in custody: sheriff
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said the two homicides near Woodside are likely linked as both men were stabbed to death within 24 hours of each other in nearly the exact same location.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said the two homicides near Woodside are likely linked as both men were stabbed to death within 24 hours of each other in nearly the exact same location.
Retired police officer reportedly dies while vacationing in Dominican Republic, family says
The family of a retired police officer said he died after falling ill during a vacation to the Dominican Republic, adding to the number of American tourist deaths to occur over the past year at various resorts across the Caribbean country.
The family of a retired police officer said he died after falling ill during a vacation to the Dominican Republic, adding to the number of American tourist deaths to occur over the past year at various resorts across the Caribbean country.
Los Angeles mom on trial in death of malnourished son kept in closet
Authorities are investigating a bizarre case in Los Angeles after a 10-year-old boy was found dead in a closet, weighing only 34 pounds.
Authorities are investigating a bizarre case in Los Angeles after a 10-year-old boy was found dead in a closet, weighing only 34 pounds.
Tennessee man purposely runs over, kills pregnant mom, son, injures 2 others: police
Claiming a mysterious voice told him to "kill meth addicts," and aiming his Chevrolet Impala at the targets he says the voice chose, a 33-year-old man began plowing into "random" pedestrians in a brief, violent rampage Monday in Tennessee that ultimately claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and her toddler son.
Claiming a mysterious voice told him to "kill meth addicts," and aiming his Chevrolet Impala at the targets he says the voice chose, a 33-year-old man began plowing into "random" pedestrians in a brief, violent rampage Monday in Tennessee that ultimately claimed the lives of a pregnant woman and her toddler son.
San Francisco school board considers covering up mural that some find offensive and racist
A longstanding mural at San Francisco's Washington High School is generating controversy and strong reactions about its future.
A longstanding mural at San Francisco's Washington High School is generating controversy and strong reactions about its future.
Emaciated bobcat quarantined, lunged at Marin Co. hikers, was likely starving
A small bobcat is in quarantine in Marin County, after hikers reported it had followed them, nipped at their feet, and rubbed against them, all in a quest for food.
A small bobcat is in quarantine in Marin County, after hikers reported it had followed them, nipped at their feet, and rubbed against them, all in a quest for food.
Plans for City of Fremont's first-ever navigation center met with opposition
Plans for the City of Fremont’s first-ever navigation center to help the homeless was met with strong opposition Tuesday night. Most of the pushback centers around a proposed location near Niles Discovery Church on Niles Boulevard. It is one of several sites that is up for consideration.
Plans for the City of Fremont’s first-ever navigation center to help the homeless was met with strong opposition Tuesday night. Most of the pushback centers around a proposed location near Niles Discovery Church on Niles Boulevard. It is one of several sites that is up for consideration.