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Claudia the Condor SF Zoo's newest resident

February 18, 2016 12:47pm PST

With a 10-foot wingspan and weighing in at 25 pounds, the San Francisco Zoo welcomed a new animal to share with the public this week. Hatched in 1985, Claudia, the Andean condor is making her home at the Puente Aviary for at least six months according to zoo officials.

Photographers flock to Yosemite for annual firefall

February 18, 2016 9:36am PST

It's a phenomenon that usually occurs in February when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park to create a stunning "firefall."

Wallet lost on BART, returned to student

February 17, 2016 1:00pm PST

A Mount Diablo High School student was on BART, headed back from San Francisco, when she realized she was on the wrong train...

Touching sonogram image shows dying twin holding sister's hand

February 17, 2016 12:04pm PST

A Kansas family has a touching moment during a very difficult time. A sonogram this week shows a twin, who is not expected to survive, holding the hand of his sister in the womb.

Vanessa Hudgens under fire for etching name into Sedona red rocks

February 17, 2016 3:37am PST

Singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens is under fire online for posting a picture on Instagram that appears to show her and her boyfriend's name etched into the red rocks of Sedona.

Computer glitch causes price war between gas stations; customers fill-up for pennies

February 16, 2016 1:28pm PST

Gas may be cheap - but how about filling your tank for pennies per gallon?

Man caught drunk driving blames it on his 'Beer-Battered Fish'

February 11, 2016 9:49pm PST

Well, it didn’t get him out of jail, but it’s sure making headlines.

Speaking out: CHP officers recall saving suicidal woman on Bay Bridge

February 11, 2016 10:52am PST

CHP officers came to the aid of a woman who was considering ending her life by jumping off the Eastern Span of the Bay Bridge.

Carlos Santana slams NFL for Super Bowl halftime show

February 11, 2016 10:29am PST

Carlos Santana slammed the NFL and CBS on his Facebook page this week for not including local musicians in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Only in the Bay: $15 cup of Joe

February 11, 2016 10:02am PST

Folks who live in the Bay Area are serious about their coffee. From Philz to Blue Bottle, hipsters and techies have a particular penchant for their cup of Joe.

PHOTOS: US WWII vet reunites with wartime girlfriend in Australia

February 10, 2016 6:36pm PST

A 93-year-old World War II veteran from Virginia traveled to Australia to reunite with his wartime girlfriend after more than 70 years apart.

Burger King's next conquest: Hot dogs

February 10, 2016 1:01pm PST

Burger King is looking for a new crown: Hot Dog King. The Miami-based chain says it plans to put hot dogs on its menu nationally for the first time starting Feb. 23.

Surf's up: Mavericks surf competition is set for this Friday

February 10, 2016 9:29am PST

Organizers of the Mavericks surf competition say we will know by Tuesday afternoon, whether it will take place on Friday.

'Otter Bowl' at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

February 5, 2016 2:20pm PST

Sea otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium got a super-sized treat ahead of the Super Bowl...

Manhattan crane topples into street killing 1, injuring 3

February 5, 2016 10:58am PST

Emergency crews are responding to a massive crane collapse in Lower Manhattan that has reportedly killed one person and injured as many at 15 other people.