San Francisco mayor picks new fire chief, first LGBTQ chief in city history
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday appointed Deputy Chief Jeanine Nicholson as the city's next fire chief, the city's first LGBT chief in city history and a breast cancer survivor.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday appointed Deputy Chief Jeanine Nicholson as the city's next fire chief, the city's first LGBT chief in city history and a breast cancer survivor.
California governor halts execution of 737 condemned inmates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is halting the execution of more than 700 condemned inmates on the nation's largest death row Wednesday, for at least as long as he's governor.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is halting the execution of more than 700 condemned inmates on the nation's largest death row Wednesday, for at least as long as he's governor.
Sonoma County teacher allegedly allowed classroom 'fight club'
A Northern California high school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of refereeing a classroom fight club that resulted in multiple student injuries. The Press Democrat reports 41-year-old Federico Vargas...
A Northern California high school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of refereeing a classroom fight club that resulted in multiple student injuries. The Press Democrat reports 41-year-old Federico Vargas...
Restaurant owner treats employees to Disney World trip
A North Carolina restaurant owner turned into a real-life fairy godmother when she took all her employees and their families to Disney.
A North Carolina restaurant owner turned into a real-life fairy godmother when she took all her employees and their families to Disney.
California tops record with more than 20M registered voters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- More than 79 percent of California's eligible voters -- or over 20 million people -- are registered to vote, the highest percentage since 1996, Secretary of State Alex Padilla said Monday.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- More than 79 percent of California's eligible voters -- or over 20 million people -- are registered to vote, the highest percentage since 1996, Secretary of State Alex Padilla said Monday.
Pelosi: Impeaching Trump 'just not worth it'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is "just not worth it" even as some on her left flank clamor to start proceedings.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is "just not worth it" even as some on her left flank clamor to start proceedings.
Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson-McElhaney's son killed in Los Angeles attempted robbery
The son of Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson-McElhaney was shot and killed early Sunday morning during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles off campus where he was studying jazz, police said.
The son of Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson-McElhaney was shot and killed early Sunday morning during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles off campus where he was studying jazz, police said.
Making history: Oakland high, Oakland tech girls both win their CIF state hoops championship
Two high school girls basketball teams from Oakland made history Saturday when they were both crowned champions of their respective divisions. It's the first time two girl teams from Oakland have won a state championship in the same year.
Two high school girls basketball teams from Oakland made history Saturday when they were both crowned champions of their respective divisions. It's the first time two girl teams from Oakland have won a state championship in the same year.
No charges from 84 Sacramento police shooting rally arrests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California prosecutor won't charge 84 people arrested while protesting her decision not to file criminal charges against two police officers in the slaying of an unarmed black man.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A Northern California prosecutor won't charge 84 people arrested while protesting her decision not to file criminal charges against two police officers in the slaying of an unarmed black man.
Patients line up early for free dental care at Solano County Fairgrounds
The California Dental Association Foundation and CDA are hosting a two-day dental clinic at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo to provide free oral health care to about 1,900 people.
The California Dental Association Foundation and CDA are hosting a two-day dental clinic at the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo to provide free oral health care to about 1,900 people.
Kayakers rescue hawk drowning in Tomales Bay
Matt Wells and Dana Scroggins were crabbing out near Tomales Bay in a kayak when they noticed a large hawk drowning nearby.
Matt Wells and Dana Scroggins were crabbing out near Tomales Bay in a kayak when they noticed a large hawk drowning nearby.
Stockton man pours diesel fuel on neighbor's doorstep and attempts to light, video shows
A Stockton woman and her family are spooked after startling home surveillance video revealed that a neighbor poured fuel all over her front doorstep and tried to set it on fire in the middle of the night.
A Stockton woman and her family are spooked after startling home surveillance video revealed that a neighbor poured fuel all over her front doorstep and tried to set it on fire in the middle of the night.
BART brake drum smolders, causes major delays
BART officials say the Fremont line was resuming normal service as of 7:59 p.m. after experiencing major delays due to equipment issues Thursday evening.
BART officials say the Fremont line was resuming normal service as of 7:59 p.m. after experiencing major delays due to equipment issues Thursday evening.
Bull sadly deflates yoga ball while playing, gets new one
A longhorn bull at an animal sanctuary in Texas accidentally popped his beloved red ball — but luckily, a replacement soon came his way.
A longhorn bull at an animal sanctuary in Texas accidentally popped his beloved red ball — but luckily, a replacement soon came his way.
Boy with autism desperately searches for beloved stuffed wolf
An 11-year-old autistic boy is in need of help as he desperately searches for his beloved stuffed animal. The stuffed wolf is not just any toy but a therapy companion he's had for years to help cope with anxiety.
An 11-year-old autistic boy is in need of help as he desperately searches for his beloved stuffed animal. The stuffed wolf is not just any toy but a therapy companion he's had for years to help cope with anxiety.
KTVU investigation reignites interest in 'The Doodler' serial killer case from the 1970s
San Francisco Police's cold case unit is taking a closer look at an unsolved serial killer case from the 1970s, after questions from KTVU reinvigorated interest in the string of murders.
San Francisco Police's cold case unit is taking a closer look at an unsolved serial killer case from the 1970s, after questions from KTVU reinvigorated interest in the string of murders.
Mother wants justice for Hayward teen's unsolved homicide, vigil held
On Wednesday evening, family and friends of Lamar Murphy honored his memory with a vigil.
On Wednesday evening, family and friends of Lamar Murphy honored his memory with a vigil.
Civil War-era underground tunnels, structures discovered at Alcatraz prison
Alcatraz was America's most well- known federal prison for the nearly 30 years it operated off the coast of San Francisco.
Alcatraz was America's most well- known federal prison for the nearly 30 years it operated off the coast of San Francisco.
LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for 4th in career scoring
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- LeBron James has moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- LeBron James has moved past Michael Jordan into fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list.
San Jose's Cinequest Film Fest boasts 100 films from female directors
The Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival kicked off Tuesday night with a red carpet at the California Theater in downtown San Jose.
The Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival kicked off Tuesday night with a red carpet at the California Theater in downtown San Jose.