San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Tahoe mother bear euthanized after an attack, leaving behind 2 cubs
A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
What's open and closed on July 4th?
The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year. We've created a comprehensive list of what's open and closed on the Independence Day holiday.
This Bay Area city just got a new Chick-fil-A, as the fast-food chain expands in the region
Chick-fil-A is expanding its presence in the Bay Area, with another grand opening this week.
New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
These new laws take effect in California on July 1
A series of new laws will go into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer issues to a law seeking to crack down on retail theft, as well as minimum wage hikes in many Bay Area cities.
21-year-old Ivy League dropouts raise millions, launch Bay Area AI startup to 'cheat on everything’
Ivy League drops outs have raised more than $5M to launch a highly controversial tech-startup in San Francisco, with a stated slogan to use its artificial intelligence application to "cheat on everything."
Here are states where people have the highest income, and California is not in the top 10
A new analysis took a look at annual incomes from state and state, and perhaps surprising to many, California was not in the top 10.
Retirees need a savings exceeding $1 million in these states to cover minimum living costs
New figures show you need to be a millionaire in 15 states to get by as a retiree. And yes, California is on that list of expensive states.
Oakland high school basketball star credits his grandfather ahead of graduation and collegiate journey
When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.
Long lines, dirty bathrooms, closed campsites await visitors: national park experts warn
As Memorial Day marks the unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season, there are dire and mounting concerns about not only the deterioration of the visitor experience at national parks, but the dangers posed by the drastic cuts to staff in recent months.
Fast food prices continue to rise. They're the most expensive in this Bay Area city
Fast food has historically been considered a cheap option for people on a tight budget, but a new analysis suggests those meals are becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans, with one Bay Area city ringing up the highest prices in the nation.
California's e-bike program to give away more $2K vouchers, in a ‘revamped’ process
Next week, residents will have another shot at receiving up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike under a wildly popular state program that ended up abruptly canceling its last sign-up session amid extreme demand.
This Northern California city is the top U.S. destination among homebuyers looking to relocate
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
About 50 birds have dropped dead in an East Bay neighborhood. Why electrocution is being ruled out
There are many unanswered questions following the discovery of about 50 dead birds in a residential neighborhood in the East Bay.
How students can get free Krispy Kreme and other freebies for good report cards
School's almost out for summer! Your child's good grades could earn them free Krispy Kreme donuts and other freebies, as businesses celebrate students and their achievements in the classroom.
This Bay Area city is offering up to $100,000 to help first-time homebuyers
A new program in the East Bay is offering first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 to help purchase a home.
Orphaned raccoons living in walls of Chase Center rescued by SF animal care officers
A family of orphaned baby raccoons was pulled from the walls of the Golden State Warriors’ Chase Center in San Francisco.
Lucky lottery ticket sold in the East Bay hits all five Fantasy 5 numbers
One lucky lottery ticket purchased in the East Bay hit all five winning numbers in Sunday's drawing in the popular Fantasy 5 game.
Homebuyers need to make more than $400K in this Bay Area region to afford the 'typical' home, analysis finds
New research has found that the gap between the cost of buying a home and the cost of renting is ever-widening, and in one Bay Area region, home buyers must make more than $400,000 a year to afford a "typical" house for sale.