Massive fire rips through West Oakland townhome complex under construction
Oakland fire crews raced to battle a massive fire at a modern eco-friendly townhome complex under construction in West Oakland early Tuesday morning - one of a string of such fires over the years that have turned out to be intentionally set.
Oakland fire crews raced to battle a massive fire at a modern eco-friendly townhome complex under construction in West Oakland early Tuesday morning - one of a string of such fires over the years that have turned out to be intentionally set.
Fireworks found in garage caused explosion, evacuation of San Jose neighborhood
Stored fireworks appear to be the cause of a garage explosion this afternoon in southeastern San Jose, police said.
Stored fireworks appear to be the cause of a garage explosion this afternoon in southeastern San Jose, police said.
Minnesota frozen food company recalls pork, chicken products shipped to California, 6 other states
Authorities say a Minnesota frozen food and packing company is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products that contain vegetables that might be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.
Authorities say a Minnesota frozen food and packing company is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products that contain vegetables that might be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.
Identical Georgia twins change gender together
Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.
Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.
Evacuation orders lifted after Chevron pipeline fire
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Bay Point in unincorporated Contra Costa County following a fire at a utility vault above a Chevron natural gas pipeline that started Wednesday night, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Bay Point in unincorporated Contra Costa County following a fire at a utility vault above a Chevron natural gas pipeline that started Wednesday night, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials.
Woman's post about filing police report about butt grab at concert goes viral
Michele Howley told the world that someone grabbed her butt at a concert near Chicago earlier this month, and her decision to stand up and have him arrested has gone viral.
Michele Howley told the world that someone grabbed her butt at a concert near Chicago earlier this month, and her decision to stand up and have him arrested has gone viral.
South Bay doctor charged with illegal distribution of opioids
A South Bay doctor is facing more than half a dozen felony charges of the illegal distribution of an opioid.
A South Bay doctor is facing more than half a dozen felony charges of the illegal distribution of an opioid.
29 Years Later: Remembering the Loma Prieta quake
It was a warm fall day on October 17, 1989 when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. It struck at 5:04 p.m. with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and was centered in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Sixty three people died and there were 3,757 injuries.
It was a warm fall day on October 17, 1989 when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck. It struck at 5:04 p.m. with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and was centered in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Sixty three people died and there were 3,757 injuries.
Mayo Clinic sees hope in breast cancer vaccine
Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning.
Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning.
22 of 25 burger chains fail antibiotics-use report, including In-N-Out, McDonald's, Five Guys
A new report released Wednesday by six major consumer and environmental organizations grading America’s 25 largest burger chains’ use of antibiotics in their beef supply shows 22 popular fast-food restaurants received an “F,” including hamburger giants In-N-Out and McDonald’s.
A new report released Wednesday by six major consumer and environmental organizations grading America’s 25 largest burger chains’ use of antibiotics in their beef supply shows 22 popular fast-food restaurants received an “F,” including hamburger giants In-N-Out and McDonald’s.
Goat Yoga trend hits Half Moon Bay
Downward goat? Or what about the goat pose? Amid hay bales and yoga mats, small goats are joining yogis at Half Moon Bay's Lemos Farm. 'Goat Yoga' originally started as a type of animal therapy.
Downward goat? Or what about the goat pose? Amid hay bales and yoga mats, small goats are joining yogis at Half Moon Bay's Lemos Farm. 'Goat Yoga' originally started as a type of animal therapy.
Officials find roasted pig in luggage at Atlanta airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and their K-9 coworker discovered something unusual when they looked in a checked luggage back at Hartsfield-Jackson: a cooked pig.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and their K-9 coworker discovered something unusual when they looked in a checked luggage back at Hartsfield-Jackson: a cooked pig.
Power expected by midnight to 70 percent of those in fire risk areas
By Bay City News Service
By Bay City News Service
Scientists make dire prediction: Global beer shortage
A team of scientists has made a dire prediction, among the many already out there, as a consequence of climate change and extreme drought: A global beer shortage.
A team of scientists has made a dire prediction, among the many already out there, as a consequence of climate change and extreme drought: A global beer shortage.
One woman's promise to send Oakland children to college for the past 30 years
Hopes and dreams have been found for decades inside an old home ion busy MacArthur Boulevard in the heart of East Oakland.
Hopes and dreams have been found for decades inside an old home ion busy MacArthur Boulevard in the heart of East Oakland.
Tests show toxin in chain stores' jewelry
There's a new warning for consumers about costume jewelry which includes standalone pieces and those attached to clothing often sold at department stores.
There's a new warning for consumers about costume jewelry which includes standalone pieces and those attached to clothing often sold at department stores.
You can now text 911 in San Mateo Co., but only if you can't call
Starting Thursday all law enforcement and fire agencies in San Mateo County began accepting text messages at 911 for emergencies in the event the person sending the message could not make the call.
Starting Thursday all law enforcement and fire agencies in San Mateo County began accepting text messages at 911 for emergencies in the event the person sending the message could not make the call.
Fun fact about floating home up for sale: Tom Hanks used to live there
The floating home in Alameda has many nice features: It's been newly painted, a fresh carpet has been put in and of course, it's right on the water at the Oakland Estuary across from Jack London Square. But what most people will talk about? Tom Hanks lived there.
The floating home in Alameda has many nice features: It's been newly painted, a fresh carpet has been put in and of course, it's right on the water at the Oakland Estuary across from Jack London Square. But what most people will talk about? Tom Hanks lived there.
Oakland human rights clinic provides rare, forensic medical evidence for tortured asylum seekers
In six years, Dr. Nick Nelson’s medical team at Highland Hospital’s Human Rights Clinic - the only one of its kind in Northern California -- has helped at least 200 immigrants receive asylum in the United States. There are only about 20 such clinics nationwide. With the help of physicians like Nelson, alongside the work of immigration attorneys, refugees are granted asylum 87...
In six years, Dr. Nick Nelson’s medical team at Highland Hospital’s Human Rights Clinic - the only one of its kind in Northern California -- has helped at least 200 immigrants receive asylum in the United States. There are only about 20 such clinics nationwide. With the help of physicians like Nelson, alongside the work of immigration attorneys, refugees are granted asylum 87...
Colin Kaepernick files to trademark an image of his face and hair
Colin Kaepernick is taking an extra step in protecting his image, or rather a particular image. He wants to trademark his face and hair.
Colin Kaepernick is taking an extra step in protecting his image, or rather a particular image. He wants to trademark his face and hair.