Man killed in Saturday collision remembered as 'highly regarded' member of Bay Area Irish community
The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office has identified a 38-year-old man killed in a Saturday vehicle collision in the city's Outer Sunset District as Barry McGrath.
New York Times buys viral word game Wordle
The New York Times said on Monday that it has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession.
Cosby asks Supreme Court not to revive sexual assault case
The 84-year-old actor and comedian has been free since June, when a Pennsylvania appeals court overturned his conviction and released him from prison after nearly three years.
Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
Man blew himself up at Antioch high school, police say
The FBI, ATF, and Walnut Creek Police bomb squad were just a few of the law enforcement agencies called to investigate a crime scene in Antioch where a man was found dead with an explosive device.
Gunfire near Oakland's Eastmont Mall to blame for cable outages
Comcast said there was gunfire at about 5 a.m. near the Eastmont Mall and the bullets damaged its equipment.
Mugshot of wanted convicted burglar in the UK goes viral
The mugshot of an Englishman went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.
It got so cold in Florida, iguanas fell from trees
It got so cold in Florida this weekend that iguanas indeed fall from trees. The invasive species are called cold-blooded for a reason.
Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify
Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformation about the coronavirus.
Vaccination proof required to eat inside Oakland restaurants
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Flagpole sparks property dispute between city and San Francisco homeowner
The city's public works department says sidewalk improvements are being made for people with disabilities and that a San Francisco homeowner has to remove his flagpole.
Year of the Tiger: SFPD prepares for Lunar New Year celebrations
SFPD foot patrol officers say keeping Chinese New Year festivities safe is a community effort.
49er friends and family head out early to SoCal for championship game
The Mendez clan was up early Friday morning, packing up their truck with grills and American flags to go root on the 49ers. Their driveway on their small cul-de-sac in San Jose buzzed with excitement.
Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
French bulldog stolen from front yard reunited with San Jose family
Cameras were rolling when someone grabbed a French bulldog from the front yard of a home in an East San Jose neighborhood.
19-year-old found dead in Rohnert Park
Authorities in Rohnert Park are investigating the circumstances around the death of a 19-year-old woman.
EDD attempt to claw back money it was forced to freely pay out
Many recipients, freelancers or small business owners, who received pandemic relief, say they don't have specific documents that can definitively prove they were seeking work or working.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
San Francisco to ease indoor mask rule as omicron cases drop
San Francisco on Thursday announced that it would again allow people to remove their face masks indoors, reinstating the exemption that was in place before the omicron surge, public health officials said.
49ers four-legged fan base, 'Frenchie Faithful' offers team unique support
You've heard of the Niners Faithful, but there is also another, arguably cuter, fan base called the “Frenchie Faithful.”