San Francisco at 'boiling point' over tech, houses, homeless

San Francisco's renowned waterfront hosts joggers, admiring tourists and towering condos with impressive views. It could also become the site of a new homeless shelter for up to 200 people.

California Senate OKs ban on hairstyle discrimination

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California could become one of the first states to ban racial discrimination because of hairstyle.

Former Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton sued for sexual assault

Former Warriors assistant coach and newly appointed Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton is being sued by a sports reporter for sexual assault. 

Mom shocked to find daughters weren't lying about ‘creature' in the closet

A woman said an opossum was living in her children’s bedroom for three days before she realized there really was a “creature” stirring in the closet, and not just an imaginary friend or stuffed animal.

Oakland cracking down on illegal dumping with new pilot program

A three-block stretch of East Oakland along 90th Avenue and G Street is an area rated by the city as one of the worst for illegal dumping in the city. Officials are now vowing to crack down with a new pilot program to specifically focus on this one area. 

Earth Day: How a California oil spill started a movement to protect our planet

It might not surprise you that the origins of Earth Day come from a man-made disaster that happened nearly 50 years ago off the Southern California coast.

South San Francisco Police shoot at burglary suspects, 3 arrested

At least one South San Francisco police officer shot at three suspects inside a truck that rammed a police patrol vehicle while attempting to flee from the scene of an attempted burglary early Sunday morning, according to police.

Americans hoped never to see another mass school shooting after Columbine, but it kept happening

When the Columbine High School shooting occurred on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado, it was the deadliest school shooting America had ever seen, and it rocked the country. Many hoped it would be the last.

'Love wins:' fundraiser held for Russian River flood victims as community gears up for pride

Several days of fundraising have kicked off to help Russian River flood victims. Billed as "Love Wins", the campaign launched Thursday night with a buffet, silent auction, and boisterous raffle at Guerneville's iconic gay bar, Rainbow Cattle Company. 

CHP: Box truck 'burst into flames' at Benicia-Martinez Bridge; lanes closed

A box truck traveling Friday on northbound Interstate 680 caught fire when attempting to go through the toll plaza at the Benicia-Martinez Bridge, according the California Highway Patrol. 

Health officials: Measles exposure at Google in Santa Clara Co.; most are vaccinated

Santa Clara County health officials say an adult San Mateo County resident infected with the measles virus was at a Google office in the last week. It was not clear if they visited the Mountain View headquarters or a satellite office elsewhere in Santa Clara County. 

Mom says Napa close call was a miracle; driver won't be cited

A Napa mother said it is a miracle that she and her two children are alive after they were almost hit by an out-of-control car.

Assassin's Creed Unity video game may help with the recreation of Notre-Dame

A popular video game that hit the market five years ago may be a vital tool to helping rebuild Paris’ Notre-Dame, the 850-year-old medieval Catholic cathedral that was devastated by a catastrophic fire Monday night. 

Marin County dog, owner reunited days after vehicle stolen with dog inside

A dog and its owner were reunited with the help of social media and police after the owner’s vehicle was stolen in Marin County with his dog inside.