Study: Humans ingest 74,000 plastic particles each year and even more if you drink bottled water
Americans are ingesting thousands of tiny plastic particles each year, and according to new research, those who hydrate exclusively from bottled water could be doubling the amount of their intake.
Americans are ingesting thousands of tiny plastic particles each year, and according to new research, those who hydrate exclusively from bottled water could be doubling the amount of their intake.
SFPD Pride patches, patrol vehicle an effort show solidarity with LGBTQ+ community
San Francisco police officers are sporting a new Pride patch on their uniforms as part of an effort to increase law enforcement understanding and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
San Francisco police officers are sporting a new Pride patch on their uniforms as part of an effort to increase law enforcement understanding and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Contra Costa College campus group defends president on administrative leave
With less than one year on the job as Contra Costa College President Dr. Katrina Vanderwoude has been placed on administrative leave, along with interim Vice Presidents Susan Kincade and Carsbia Anderson, pending an investigation.
With less than one year on the job as Contra Costa College President Dr. Katrina Vanderwoude has been placed on administrative leave, along with interim Vice Presidents Susan Kincade and Carsbia Anderson, pending an investigation.
Underweight whale near Alameda continues to concern scientists
An adult female humpback whale was surfacing in the Bay near Alameda every minute or so Monday, but only quickly.
An adult female humpback whale was surfacing in the Bay near Alameda every minute or so Monday, but only quickly.
San Francisco to force treatment on mentally ill drug users
San Francisco officials decided Tuesday to force some people with serious mental illness and drug addiction into treatment, even if it goes against the spirit of a city known for its fierce protection of civil rights.
San Francisco officials decided Tuesday to force some people with serious mental illness and drug addiction into treatment, even if it goes against the spirit of a city known for its fierce protection of civil rights.
Santa Clara Co. supervisors not changing sanctuary laws
South Bay leaders are stepping back from making changes to how they notify ICE about the release of criminals who are undocumented.
South Bay leaders are stepping back from making changes to how they notify ICE about the release of criminals who are undocumented.
City leaders in Dublin raise Pride flag amid backlash; mayor apologizes
The LGBTQ+ Pride flag will fly in the City of Dublin after all.
The LGBTQ+ Pride flag will fly in the City of Dublin after all.
Man says swastika lawn display is 'Tibetan symbol', neighbors complain
An East Bay man has turned an apparent landscaping effort into a controversy over a symbol synonymous with hatred, fear and racism.
An East Bay man has turned an apparent landscaping effort into a controversy over a symbol synonymous with hatred, fear and racism.
Shelter officials locate owner of goat found wandering in Newark
He was no doubt one of the more unusual guests of the Tri-City Animal Shelter in Fremont. And now his owner has come forward, according to shelter officials Tuesday.
He was no doubt one of the more unusual guests of the Tri-City Animal Shelter in Fremont. And now his owner has come forward, according to shelter officials Tuesday.
All lanes of Highway 101 in San Jose re-opened after man jumped from overcrossing
All lanes of U.S. Highway 101 are re-opened in San Jose after a man jumped off an over-crossing and died after being hit by multiple cars on the freeway, the California Highway Patrol reported.
All lanes of U.S. Highway 101 are re-opened in San Jose after a man jumped off an over-crossing and died after being hit by multiple cars on the freeway, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Baby deer found crying next to dead mother that was killed in crash
This may just break your heart.
This may just break your heart.
Wayward black bear wanders on to UC Davis campus
University of California, Davis got an unusual visitor to its campus Tuesday morning, prompting an alert warning students to stay away.
University of California, Davis got an unusual visitor to its campus Tuesday morning, prompting an alert warning students to stay away.
Chipotle says prices could go up if U.S. makes good on Mexico tariffs threat
The cost of a Chipotle burrito could cost you more if President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to slap Mexico with tariffs as part of a dispute over illegal immigration.
The cost of a Chipotle burrito could cost you more if President Donald Trump goes through with his threat to slap Mexico with tariffs as part of a dispute over illegal immigration.
Instead of graduation party, Houston senior treats homeless women & kids to pizza
A Houston high school senior skipped having a graduation party and instead treated around 200 homeless women and children to a pizza party.
A Houston high school senior skipped having a graduation party and instead treated around 200 homeless women and children to a pizza party.
Santa Clara County opens LGBTQ+ focused homeless shelter
Santa Clara County officials have opened a new homeless shelter focused on serving the needs of LGBTQ+ residents. It is only the second of its kind in the nation.
Santa Clara County officials have opened a new homeless shelter focused on serving the needs of LGBTQ+ residents. It is only the second of its kind in the nation.
Skip scooters pulled from San Francisco streets after one catches fire in D.C.
After a boom in popularity, one electric scooter provider has pulled their scooters off San Francisco streets until the company can get to the bottom of what caused one to catch fire last week.
After a boom in popularity, one electric scooter provider has pulled their scooters off San Francisco streets until the company can get to the bottom of what caused one to catch fire last week.
Tornado touches down in Bakersfield
The Central Valley was hit by a rare tornado over the weekend.
The Central Valley was hit by a rare tornado over the weekend.
Hackers targeting airport charging stations to steal data
Security experts are issuing a warning for travelers to think twice about using airport charging stations.
Security experts are issuing a warning for travelers to think twice about using airport charging stations.
Girl loses 'one leg above the knee' in North Carolina shark attack
(FOX NEWS) - A teenage girl who lost part of her leg and suffered severe hand injuries after a shark attack at a North Carolina beach Sunday was freed from the fish's jaws when her father jumped into the fray and began beating the sharp-toothed terror.
(FOX NEWS) - A teenage girl who lost part of her leg and suffered severe hand injuries after a shark attack at a North Carolina beach Sunday was freed from the fish's jaws when her father jumped into the fray and began beating the sharp-toothed terror.
Rare albino fawn rescued by trucker in Northern California
A rare albino fawn found on a road in Woodland is now in the care of an animal rescue center.
A rare albino fawn found on a road in Woodland is now in the care of an animal rescue center.