Gabriel Geay wins 108th Bay to Breakers
108 years of tradition hit the streets of San Francisco Sunday morning. Gabriel Geay is the overall winner of the 108th annual Alaska Air Bay to Breakers with a time of 35:01, organizers announced via the Twitter account for the race. The Bay to Breakers winner spoke with KTVU reporter Sara Zendehnam after crossing the finish line, saying “the course is tough, there’s...
108 years of tradition hit the streets of San Francisco Sunday morning. Gabriel Geay is the overall winner of the 108th annual Alaska Air Bay to Breakers with a time of 35:01, organizers announced via the Twitter account for the race. The Bay to Breakers winner spoke with KTVU reporter Sara Zendehnam after crossing the finish line, saying “the course is tough, there’s...
San Mateo police seek possibly armed man near Hillsdale Mall
Update: San Mateo police announced at 5:29 p.m. that Hillsdale Mall has been searched and cleared. Business to resume as usual, officers will remain in the area. This incident has not been confirmed, but should anyone see the subject of interest, please contact San Mateo police immediately. The San Mateo police department is investigating a report of an armed subject in the area of...
Update: San Mateo police announced at 5:29 p.m. that Hillsdale Mall has been searched and cleared. Business to resume as usual, officers will remain in the area. This incident has not been confirmed, but should anyone see the subject of interest, please contact San Mateo police immediately. The San Mateo police department is investigating a report of an armed subject in the area of...
Defunct steelmaker's 21-story headquarters imploded Sunday
Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker's former world headquarters.
Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker's former world headquarters.
Trayvon Martin's mom announces run for office in Miami
A mother who turned to activism after the slaying of her black teen son Trayvon Martin has announced she is running for office in Miami.
A mother who turned to activism after the slaying of her black teen son Trayvon Martin has announced she is running for office in Miami.
Novato holds emergency wildfire drill, several hundred residents participate
It was a rainy Saturday when Novato fire fighters and law enforcement drove through the Western Oaks neighborhood for an emergency wildfire evacuation. It was not a real fire threat, but residents played along. The emergency drill was designed to aid first responders and citizens prepare and familiarize themselves with the new county procedure in the case of another fast moving wildfire...
It was a rainy Saturday when Novato fire fighters and law enforcement drove through the Western Oaks neighborhood for an emergency wildfire evacuation. It was not a real fire threat, but residents played along. The emergency drill was designed to aid first responders and citizens prepare and familiarize themselves with the new county procedure in the case of another fast moving wildfire...
North Bay community rallying to repair defaced mural, making it better than before
The arts community is rallying against an act of vandalism to a public mural in Santa Rosa. The vandalism shocked both the artists and neighbors, to find the wall-sized portraits of three women covered over with paint. But now it appears the mural will come back better, possibly bigger, than before.
The arts community is rallying against an act of vandalism to a public mural in Santa Rosa. The vandalism shocked both the artists and neighbors, to find the wall-sized portraits of three women covered over with paint. But now it appears the mural will come back better, possibly bigger, than before.
New pedestrian bridge over highway 101 connects East Palo Alto neighborhoods
A new pedestrian and bicycle overpass to connect two East Palo Alto neighborhoods long separated by U.S. Highway 101 opened on Saturday morning. The overpass, which cost $14 million and took 18 months to build, connects at Newell Road and Clarke Avenue. "This overpass brings us together physically and is symbolic of joining and sharing resources," said East Palo Alto Mayor Lisa...
A new pedestrian and bicycle overpass to connect two East Palo Alto neighborhoods long separated by U.S. Highway 101 opened on Saturday morning. The overpass, which cost $14 million and took 18 months to build, connects at Newell Road and Clarke Avenue. "This overpass brings us together physically and is symbolic of joining and sharing resources," said East Palo Alto Mayor Lisa...
Saturday marks 50th anniversary of Apollo 10 mission
Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of a seminal moment in space exploration.
Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of a seminal moment in space exploration.
Arnold Schwarzenegger blindsided, dropkicked in the back during sporting event in South Africa
Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to have avoided serious injury after the 71-year-old former Governor of California was blindsided and dropkicked in the back while at an event in South Africa Saturday.
Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to have avoided serious injury after the 71-year-old former Governor of California was blindsided and dropkicked in the back while at an event in South Africa Saturday.
Oakland's Galindo Street renamed in honor of bicyclist
Family and friends of a fallen bicyclist gathered at a ceremony Friday with city officials to unveil a new street sign in memory of the bicyclist.
Family and friends of a fallen bicyclist gathered at a ceremony Friday with city officials to unveil a new street sign in memory of the bicyclist.
4-year-old boy dies after visit to Oakland dental office; case under investigation
State regulators are investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who died after undergoing a procedure at a dental office in Oakland.
State regulators are investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who died after undergoing a procedure at a dental office in Oakland.
San Francisco renames school after farmworker rights activist Dolores Huerta
Labor leader and farmworker rights activist Dolores Huerta was honored on Friday at a San Francisco school that was recently renamed in her honor.
Labor leader and farmworker rights activist Dolores Huerta was honored on Friday at a San Francisco school that was recently renamed in her honor.
Paradise the bear cub released back into the wild after rehabilitation
Paradise the bear cub lost his home, his parents, and almost his life in the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.
Paradise the bear cub lost his home, his parents, and almost his life in the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.
Unborn baby cut from womb of missing 19-year-old Chicago woman
Police believe a 19-year-old pregnant woman who went missing was lured to a home on the Southwest Side, killed, and then her unborn child was cut out of her body, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Police believe a 19-year-old pregnant woman who went missing was lured to a home on the Southwest Side, killed, and then her unborn child was cut out of her body, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Polluted parks: More than 400 national parks are 'plagued' by air pollution
A new report found that the country’s 417 national parks, including the nine in California, are “plagued” by significant air pollution problems.
A new report found that the country’s 417 national parks, including the nine in California, are “plagued” by significant air pollution problems.
FDA warns of potential serious injury from tattoo ink contaminated with bacteria
Tattoo parlors across the country are checking on whether they carry a type of ink that is now being recalled.
Tattoo parlors across the country are checking on whether they carry a type of ink that is now being recalled.
Guess how much the 'Harry Potter House' in Berkeley is listed for
Once upon a time, this Storybook-style home in the Berkeley hills cost $425,000. Today, the “Harry Potter House,” as the neighborhood kids call it, is being offered by homeowners Scott Dunlap and Judi Wellens for more than four times that much: It’s listing price is $1.495 million.
Once upon a time, this Storybook-style home in the Berkeley hills cost $425,000. Today, the “Harry Potter House,” as the neighborhood kids call it, is being offered by homeowners Scott Dunlap and Judi Wellens for more than four times that much: It’s listing price is $1.495 million.
Remembering Grumpy Cat
She was a lovable feline with a sour disposition.
She was a lovable feline with a sour disposition.
Image of Jesus shining through the clouds goes viral
A photo reportedly taken of the sun shining through the clouds in Argentina went viral for appearing to be an image of Jesus Christ.
A photo reportedly taken of the sun shining through the clouds in Argentina went viral for appearing to be an image of Jesus Christ.
3 charged after missing pregnant teen found dead, baby cut from her womb
A Chicago woman who sold baby clothes to a pregnant woman and lured her back to her house with an offer of more clothing has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling the woman with a cord and cutting the infant from her womb, police said Thursday.
A Chicago woman who sold baby clothes to a pregnant woman and lured her back to her house with an offer of more clothing has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling the woman with a cord and cutting the infant from her womb, police said Thursday.