Former California Congresswoman, UC regent Ellen Tauscher has died
Former Democratic Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California, a trailblazer for women in the world of finance who served in congress for more than a decade before joining the Obama Administration and who was a longtime cancer survivor, has died of complications from pneumonia. She was 67.
Former Democratic Rep. Ellen Tauscher of California, a trailblazer for women in the world of finance who served in congress for more than a decade before joining the Obama Administration and who was a longtime cancer survivor, has died of complications from pneumonia. She was 67.
A father, his son and daughter are graduating from Eastern Michigan University - together
The figures at the center of this story go by Pat, Ryan and Regan McGill. The trio are completing a remarkable triple crown of graduation-significance: Pat, the father, is graduating with his son and daughter this semester.
The figures at the center of this story go by Pat, Ryan and Regan McGill. The trio are completing a remarkable triple crown of graduation-significance: Pat, the father, is graduating with his son and daughter this semester.
Sea otter makes waves with her basketball skills
A rescued sea otter from California is making quite a name for herself at the Oregon Zoo.
A rescued sea otter from California is making quite a name for herself at the Oregon Zoo.
Rogue bovines on the moooooove: California cops escort cows home
Police in the North Bay had a busy morning on Tuesday after a pair of "rogue bovines" were spotted walking along the road near Safeway, quite a distance from home.
Police in the North Bay had a busy morning on Tuesday after a pair of "rogue bovines" were spotted walking along the road near Safeway, quite a distance from home.
Bay Area housing crisis hits home for San Jose councilman
A member of the San Jose City Council said he too is feeling the pinch of the Bay Area’s housing crisis.
A member of the San Jose City Council said he too is feeling the pinch of the Bay Area’s housing crisis.
Vacaville pursuit leads to arrest of T-Mobile robbery suspects
Four juveniles were arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of robbing a T-Mobile store.
Four juveniles were arrested Sunday afternoon on suspicion of robbing a T-Mobile store.
Vallejo invites federal intervention to help improve relations following police misconduct cases
Vallejo City Manager Greg Nyhoff has formally invited the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Relations Service to help the city "improve community and police relations."
Vallejo City Manager Greg Nyhoff has formally invited the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Relations Service to help the city "improve community and police relations."
Mountain lion captured in Santa Rosa shopping area
A mountain lion that was roaming the streets in a Santa Rosa shopping center Monday morning has been captured. The mountain lion was first noticed around 4:30 a.m. in the busy shopping area of B St. between 4th and 7th...
A mountain lion that was roaming the streets in a Santa Rosa shopping center Monday morning has been captured. The mountain lion was first noticed around 4:30 a.m. in the busy shopping area of B St. between 4th and 7th...
Beluga whale found wearing harness
A beluga whale found wearing a harness is raising red flags with Norwegian officials and prompting speculation it may have escaped from a Russian military facility. The whale's harness appears to be Russian made, branding the words...
A beluga whale found wearing a harness is raising red flags with Norwegian officials and prompting speculation it may have escaped from a Russian military facility. The whale's harness appears to be Russian made, branding the words...
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence— San Francisco's LGBTQ institution— celebrates 40 years
The Hunky Jesus Contest held every Easter Sunday in San Francisco has become a legend in its own right. Hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a "leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns," the reclaiming of an originally pagan holiday goes beyond ogling beefy, Christ-like figures, clad in loincloths. It's also about opportunity for community.
The Hunky Jesus Contest held every Easter Sunday in San Francisco has become a legend in its own right. Hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a "leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns," the reclaiming of an originally pagan holiday goes beyond ogling beefy, Christ-like figures, clad in loincloths. It's also about opportunity for community.
Community rallies behind 4-year-old Walnut Creek boy with rare brain tumor
A 4-year-old boy is fighting for his life, but he’s not alone.
A 4-year-old boy is fighting for his life, but he’s not alone.
Rabbi's hands are shattered in fatal attack on Calif. synagogue, says gun 'miraculously' jammed
In the minutes after the gunman fled the scene of a shooting that killed a woman inside a Southern California synagogue, a wounded Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein wrapped his bloodied hand in a prayer shawl, stood on a chair and addressed the panicked congregation, vowing to stay strong in the face of the deadly attack targeting his community.
In the minutes after the gunman fled the scene of a shooting that killed a woman inside a Southern California synagogue, a wounded Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein wrapped his bloodied hand in a prayer shawl, stood on a chair and addressed the panicked congregation, vowing to stay strong in the face of the deadly attack targeting his community.
Want to get paid to sleep? Mattress Firm is hiring 'snoozeterns'
There is a company that will pay you to take naps. Yes, really.
There is a company that will pay you to take naps. Yes, really.
Man dies following shooting at People's Park in Berkeley, suspect at large
A man shot in the head Friday afternoon at Berkeley's People's Park has died, University of California at Berkeley Police said.
A man shot in the head Friday afternoon at Berkeley's People's Park has died, University of California at Berkeley Police said.
Child dies after allergic reaction to toothpaste that contained milk protein
A young girl from West Covina, California, died after an allergic reaction to toothpaste. Denise Saldate, 11, suffered a fast-moving anaphylactic reaction to milk protein found in the toothpaste. The family says it was an ingredient in a new toothpaste prescribed by her dentist that sent Denise into anaphylactic shock. She was rushed to the hospital, but she died. The coroner called her...
A young girl from West Covina, California, died after an allergic reaction to toothpaste. Denise Saldate, 11, suffered a fast-moving anaphylactic reaction to milk protein found in the toothpaste. The family says it was an ingredient in a new toothpaste prescribed by her dentist that sent Denise into anaphylactic shock. She was rushed to the hospital, but she died. The coroner called her...
Sunnyvale police: Driver who plowed into pedestrians targeted victims he thought were Muslim
The driver who plowed into pedestrians in Sunnyvale may have targeted his victims based on race, believing they were Muslim.
The driver who plowed into pedestrians in Sunnyvale may have targeted his victims based on race, believing they were Muslim.
Off-duty police officer stabbed in Oakland, suspect arrested
An off-duty Oakland police officer was stabbed in the neck early Thursday evening in downtown Oakland, a police source said.
An off-duty Oakland police officer was stabbed in the neck early Thursday evening in downtown Oakland, a police source said.
Teen sues Apple for $1B, blames facial recognition for wrongful arrests
A young man from New York is suing Apple for $1 billion, claiming that a facial recognition system falsely connected him to a series of thefts, which caused him great humiliation, a missed midterm exam and hours traveling to different states to prove he was innocent.
A young man from New York is suing Apple for $1 billion, claiming that a facial recognition system falsely connected him to a series of thefts, which caused him great humiliation, a missed midterm exam and hours traveling to different states to prove he was innocent.
Police vow to crack down on illegal sideshows, promise to use air support and make arrests
Oakland police on Friday vowed to be out in force this weekend to crack down on illegal sideshows, which have continued to erupt throughout the city and beyond, sending up air support and promising to issue citations and make arrested.
Oakland police on Friday vowed to be out in force this weekend to crack down on illegal sideshows, which have continued to erupt throughout the city and beyond, sending up air support and promising to issue citations and make arrested.
Cement truck overturns on Central Freeway connector in San Francisco, debris below
California Highway Patrol in San Francisco says a cement truck overturned on the 101 Central Freeway connector Thursday afternoon when it hit the guardrail, spilling some of its load on the freeway and onto vehicles parked below.
California Highway Patrol in San Francisco says a cement truck overturned on the 101 Central Freeway connector Thursday afternoon when it hit the guardrail, spilling some of its load on the freeway and onto vehicles parked below.