'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes HOV driver to be cited

A “Seusspicious-looking” passenger was caught in the HOV lane on I-10 in the Phoenix area and authorities are warning inflatable holiday decorations don't count as another person.

Widow sues FedEx, claims faulty tires caused fiery crash that killed husband

Court documents said the FedEx truck driver was en route on Interstate 10 in Alabama when the left front tire tread separated and caused a “catastrophic failure.”

SFPD swears in 2 new horses as members of the mounted unit

The San Francisco Police Department is poised to swear in two new horses, Gus and Duke, as members of the mounted unit. 

P-22: LA's celebrity mountain lion captured after days-long search

P-22, the mountain lion at the center of a days-long search across Los Angeles, has been captured. Officials now believe the famous big cat may have been struck by a car.

Work pants found in sunken trunk from 1857 sell for $114,000

Pulled from a sunken trunk at an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina, work pants that auction officials describe as the oldest known pair of jeans in the world have sold for $114,000.

Berkeley teacher wins $1K as part of inaugural 'Kindness Award,' aimed at celebrating acts of kindness

A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.

Meet the 11-year-old football fanatic inspiring Cal's Golden Bears

Even in a sea of Berkeley blue and California gold, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan more focused on the Cal-Stanford game, than 11-year-old Bryson Thompson. 

Elon Musk booed at Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco

The comedian invited Musk onstage after discussing the need to get along and communicate with people with different viewpoints.. The billionaire obliged and loud boos filled the arena – along with some cheers, too.

California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years

He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.

Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Aaron Judge returning to New York Yankees

Slugger Aaron Judge has reportedly agreed to return to the New York Yankees. Various sources say that he has agreed to a nine-year deal to stay with the club.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year

Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.

Santa Clara County DA office to quit Twitter amid rise in hate speech on platform

The Santa Clara County district attorney on Monday announced his office will be leaving Twitter, saying the move was part of "a moral obligation" to combat hate speech. 

San Jose youth counselor suspected of sexually assaulting student in classroom

San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a youth counselor accused of sexually assaulting a student inside a classroom at a middle school, and investigators said there could be additional victims.

Former FCI Dublin prison warden categorically denies any sexual abuse during trial

For the first time since his arrest last fall on charges that he sexually abused three women incarcerated at FCI Dublin, former warden Ray. J. Garcia took the stand on Thursday, categorically denying that he had any inappropriate or untoward contact with anyone in his care. 

Bracing for storm: Bay Area set to see a major change in the weather

Call it the calm before the storm. Bay Area residents were being warned that a major change was on the way from the mild late-November weather the region has been experiencing.