Beloved Bay Area firefighter dies at age 36 after cancer battle
He was a deeply respected firefighter and beloved husband and father. A Bay Area fire department is mourning the loss of one of its own, a 36-year-firefighter who died after a battle with cancer.
He was a deeply respected firefighter and beloved husband and father. A Bay Area fire department is mourning the loss of one of its own, a 36-year-firefighter who died after a battle with cancer.
Bay Area will be home to the last Sears in California
The Bay Area is slated to be home to the last standing Sears in California, a vestige representing what was once the largest retailer in the world.
The Bay Area is slated to be home to the last standing Sears in California, a vestige representing what was once the largest retailer in the world.
Vallejo native CC Sabathia pays homage to hometown roots during Baseball Hall of Fame induction
Vallejo native CC Sabathia was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, as he gave homage to his hometown and paid special tribute to the “wise and caring" women in his life.
Vallejo native CC Sabathia was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, as he gave homage to his hometown and paid special tribute to the “wise and caring" women in his life.
This could be one of the last seasons for longtime, beloved Bay Area amusement park
For decades, it’s been a go-to summer tradition for many Bay Area families, and now the days of a beloved, longtime amusement park may be numbered.
For decades, it’s been a go-to summer tradition for many Bay Area families, and now the days of a beloved, longtime amusement park may be numbered.
California ranks as one of the worst states for retirement, new analysis finds
California was ranked near the bottom, named among the worst states for retirement, according to a new analysis.
California was ranked near the bottom, named among the worst states for retirement, according to a new analysis.
Longtime activist, Oakland civil rights attorney Dan Siegel dies at age 79
He’s being remembered as a trailblazing activist who dedicated his life to fighting for civil liberties, human rights, the rights of workers and unions, and he’s credited for helping to shape the city of Oakland.
He’s being remembered as a trailblazing activist who dedicated his life to fighting for civil liberties, human rights, the rights of workers and unions, and he’s credited for helping to shape the city of Oakland.
Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after more than 40 years at same school
With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.
With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.