Dead whale found in Point Reyes, 13th in the Bay Area this year

A dead whale washed ashore in Point Reyes on Thursday, bringing the total this year to 13 in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 14th including Mendocino County, according to marine biologists.

California police defend using spit mask on 12-year-old boy

Police on Wednesday defended their use of a clear mesh "spit mask" on a combative 12-year-old boy as irate bystanders videotaped the tense encounter in Sacramento while objecting that the boy was being detained.

Richmond police release portions of video stemming from deadly shooting of father stabbing son

Richmond police released portions of body camera video related to the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old father who had a history of domestic violence and who was trying to stab and slash his son last month.

Killer tornado pounds Missouri

A tornado caused heavy damage in Missouri's capital city as severe weather swept across the state overnight, causing at least three deaths and injuring nearly two dozen people as homes and businesses were ripped apart. 

City of Dublin rejects flying gay pride flag over City Hall

There is strong reaction from the LGBTQ community after a Bay Area city's controversial decision to not fly the gay pride flag. The East Bay city of Dublin will not fly the rainbow flag over city hall during Pride next month. The decision came after several residents spoke out against the idea.

Ayesha Curry claps back at troll who body-shamed her 10-month-old son: ‘Excuse you?'

Ayesha Curry appeared good-natured when questioned about her weight on a Tuesday Instagram post, but drew the line when the comments began body-shaming her 10-month-old son.

Killer tornado pounds Missouri

A tornado caused heavy damage in Missouri's capital city as severe weather swept across the state overnight, causing at least three deaths and injuring nearly two dozen people as homes and businesses were ripped apart. 

'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh released after 17 years

John Walker Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, was set free early Thursday morning after nearly two decades in prison.

Resolution passes on Harvey Milk Day on what would have been politician's 89th birthday

May 22nd marks Harvey Milk's birthday. The first openly-gay elected official in California, who was assassinated in 1978 by a political rival, is honored every year with Harvey Milk Day.

OSH reborn (sort of); 7 new stores set to open in South Bay

Orchard Supply Hardware is making somewhat of a comeback. A new store, Outdoor Supply Hardware will take over seven of their former locations and they're hoping to recreate the appeal of the original.

16-YO patriarch lion passes away, SF Zoo mourns

A 16-year-old patriarch African lion that was hand reared after birth by staff has passed away, according to officials at the San Francisco Zoo. 

SFPD Chief Scott: Journalist considered "possible co-conspirator" in theft of police report

San Francisco's police chief defended the actions of his department when officers raided a freelance journalist's home, telling reporters that they have reason to believe he is a "co-conspirator" to the theft of a leaked police report involving the death of the city's Public Defender Jeff Adachai.

Man alleges he was sexually abused at South Bay Catholic high school decades ago

A South Bay man is coming forward with allegations of abuse at a Catholic high school. But the alleged crime happened more than 60 years ago. The victim’s attorney says his client is breaking his silence now, because he doesn’t want to take this secret to his grave. And that in coming forward, maybe other potential victims from the same time period will speak up.

Illinois zoo forced to euthanize flamingo after child throws rock into enclosure

Staff at Miller Park Zoo in Illinois are calling an incident in which a flamingo had to be put down after an elementary school student threw a rock into an enclosure housing the birds an “unfortunate accident,” according to a local newspaper.

Ice-T's call for Amazon drivers to wear uniforms resonates with Bay Area woman detained by police

Ice-T took to Twitter, telling Amazon give their drivers uniforms after he “almost shot” one of them because he didn’t know why the stranger "creeping up" to his crib. His advice not only lit up the internet but hit home with one Flex driver detained earlier this year by Pleasanton police.

Comedian Dave Chappelle joins fight to save Punch Line comedy club

Dave Chappelle and other comics assembled at San Francisco City Hall Tuesday to try to save the Punch Line comedy club, which has its lease expiring in August.