Fire burning along Moraga Road fully contained
A fire is burning along Moraga Road on Monday afternoon. According to authorities, The fire is in the Buckingham Neighborhood, and is moving in the Northeast direction towards the open space.
A fire is burning along Moraga Road on Monday afternoon. According to authorities, The fire is in the Buckingham Neighborhood, and is moving in the Northeast direction towards the open space.
Lost dog jumps into Walnut Creek police car
A dog in Walnut Creek knew where to find help when she found herself lost on a hot day. According to Walnut Creek Police, the dog took it upon herself to jump into a parked patrol car to let Officer Akers know she was lost.
A dog in Walnut Creek knew where to find help when she found herself lost on a hot day. According to Walnut Creek Police, the dog took it upon herself to jump into a parked patrol car to let Officer Akers know she was lost.
Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity
Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily.
Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily.
Thai rescuers locate missing boys and coach alive in cave
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) - Rescuers found all 12 boys and their soccer coach alive deep inside a partially flooded cave in northern Thailand late Monday, more than a week after they disappeared and touched off a desperate search that drew international help and captivated the nation. Chiang Rai provincial Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn said the 13 were in the process of being rescued, but he...
MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) - Rescuers found all 12 boys and their soccer coach alive deep inside a partially flooded cave in northern Thailand late Monday, more than a week after they disappeared and touched off a desperate search that drew international help and captivated the nation. Chiang Rai provincial Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn said the 13 were in the process of being rescued, but he...
American hunter's images of her black giraffe 'trophy kill' spark outrage
Photos of a female hunter from Kentucky proudly showing off the results of her “dream hunt” – a dead black giraffe in South Africa – have ignited a firestorm across social media after being picked up by a local African media outlet.
Photos of a female hunter from Kentucky proudly showing off the results of her “dream hunt” – a dead black giraffe in South Africa – have ignited a firestorm across social media after being picked up by a local African media outlet.
Alleged Cleveland terror suspect discussed travel plans to San Francisco for al Quaeda: FBI
An American-born citizen who federal authorities say recently scouted locations in Cleveland to attack people watching Fourth of July fireworks and talked of carrying out additional bombings has been charged with trying to support terrorism.
An American-born citizen who federal authorities say recently scouted locations in Cleveland to attack people watching Fourth of July fireworks and talked of carrying out additional bombings has been charged with trying to support terrorism.
Women relieved 50 pound weight gain was due to benign cyst
A 30-year-old Alabama woman who was gaining weight at an alarming speed was relieved to learn the cause was a benign cyst. According to Jackson Hospital, Kayla Rahn had been experiencing unexplained stomach issues while gaining weight for months.
A 30-year-old Alabama woman who was gaining weight at an alarming speed was relieved to learn the cause was a benign cyst. According to Jackson Hospital, Kayla Rahn had been experiencing unexplained stomach issues while gaining weight for months.
Body cam video shows moment when recruits find missing girl in woods
A little girl had been lost in the woods for 15 hours as temperatures crept over a sweltering 100 degrees. The girl was reported missing in Port Wentworth Tuesday. Crews from multiple jurisdictions sent search parties out in hopes of finding her.
A little girl had been lost in the woods for 15 hours as temperatures crept over a sweltering 100 degrees. The girl was reported missing in Port Wentworth Tuesday. Crews from multiple jurisdictions sent search parties out in hopes of finding her.
Photo captures moment toddler's leg broke while on slide with mom
A New York mother is using a photo of the exact moment her daughter’s leg broke as a dire warning to others about the dangers of a seemingly harmless playground ritual. Heather Clare, of Long Island, was at the park with her then 12-month-old twins and was taking them down a plastic slide.
A New York mother is using a photo of the exact moment her daughter’s leg broke as a dire warning to others about the dangers of a seemingly harmless playground ritual. Heather Clare, of Long Island, was at the park with her then 12-month-old twins and was taking them down a plastic slide.
Napa's Red Hen owner says Virginia restaurant should have served White House press secretary
The owner of a Red Hen restaurant more than 2,000 miles away from a restaurant with the same name that kicked out White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on “moral grounds” is trying to separate the two eateries and their philosophical ideals.
The owner of a Red Hen restaurant more than 2,000 miles away from a restaurant with the same name that kicked out White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on “moral grounds” is trying to separate the two eateries and their philosophical ideals.
Grand jury finds lack of accurate documentation of sewage spills at Oakland's Lake Temescal
The Alameda County civil grand jury released its annual report on Tuesday, with jurors finding fault with the amount of raw sewage flowing into a popular lake, how the city and park district handle communicating the spills to the public and the lack of accurate paperwork used to document the toxic problem.
The Alameda County civil grand jury released its annual report on Tuesday, with jurors finding fault with the amount of raw sewage flowing into a popular lake, how the city and park district handle communicating the spills to the public and the lack of accurate paperwork used to document the toxic problem.
California pot shops slash prices ahead of new testing rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bargain basement bud is on the menu in California, but you need to act fast to cash in on the cheap weed. Regulations being phased in six months after the state broadly legalized marijuana require that pot sold after Saturday meet strict quality standards, so retailers unloading untested inventory are offering blowout prices.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bargain basement bud is on the menu in California, but you need to act fast to cash in on the cheap weed. Regulations being phased in six months after the state broadly legalized marijuana require that pot sold after Saturday meet strict quality standards, so retailers unloading untested inventory are offering blowout prices.
Alix Tichelman accused in 2nd man's heroin overdose
The woman nicknamed the "Call Girl Killer" for a 2013 homicide in Santa Cruz is facing new charges. Alix Tichelman served three years in a Santa Cruz jail in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes. Hayes died of a heroin overdose on a boat in the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor...
The woman nicknamed the "Call Girl Killer" for a 2013 homicide in Santa Cruz is facing new charges. Alix Tichelman served three years in a Santa Cruz jail in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes. Hayes died of a heroin overdose on a boat in the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor...
Art guerrillas strike again: Indecline paints 'Dear immigrants' mural in Oakland
The art guerrillas have struck again.
The art guerrillas have struck again.
Largest deal to protect old-growth redwood trees in California in 20 years
A San Francisco-based nonprofit announced on Tuesday it has acquired a 730-acre redwoods reserve in Sonoma County, marking the largest deal to protect old-growth redwood trees in California in the last two decades.
A San Francisco-based nonprofit announced on Tuesday it has acquired a 730-acre redwoods reserve in Sonoma County, marking the largest deal to protect old-growth redwood trees in California in the last two decades.
California Dems introduce bill to strengthen labor protections for farm workers
A handful of Democrats, including California Senator Diane Feinstein, joined Senator Kamala Harris Monday in introducing legislation to strengthen labor protections for farm workers.
A handful of Democrats, including California Senator Diane Feinstein, joined Senator Kamala Harris Monday in introducing legislation to strengthen labor protections for farm workers.
This will be first SF Pride Parade without Dykes on Bikes co-founder Soni Wolf
Since 1976, Soni Wolf and her sisters rode at the front of the San Francisco Pride Parade as co-founder of Dykes on Bikes and the mother of the movement that embraces lesbian pride and dignity. When the parade kicks off this year on Sunday, it will be the first without her.
Since 1976, Soni Wolf and her sisters rode at the front of the San Francisco Pride Parade as co-founder of Dykes on Bikes and the mother of the movement that embraces lesbian pride and dignity. When the parade kicks off this year on Sunday, it will be the first without her.
New area code coming to the East Bay
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday created a new telephone area code for the western portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties because it's projected to run out of available 510 prefixes by the second quarter of 2019.
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday created a new telephone area code for the western portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties because it's projected to run out of available 510 prefixes by the second quarter of 2019.
Melania Trump wears ‘I really don't care' jacket before visiting migrant children
Melania Trump is under fire for wearing a jacket that said 'I really don’t care, do u (sic)?' while boarding a plane to go visit migrant children being held at a Texas facility after they were separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Melania Trump is under fire for wearing a jacket that said 'I really don’t care, do u (sic)?' while boarding a plane to go visit migrant children being held at a Texas facility after they were separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Thieves stole $15K worth of gear from Oakland Tech athletic field
Thieves stole $15,000 of athletic gear from Oakland Tech’s volunteer baseball and soccer programs.
Thieves stole $15,000 of athletic gear from Oakland Tech’s volunteer baseball and soccer programs.