Jaywalking in California would be decriminalized under proposed law
The "Freedom To Walk Act' would legalize crossings outside of a crosswalk or against a traffic light when safe eliminating the need for fines and prevent police from using jaywalking as a pretext to stop Black and Brown people.
The "Freedom To Walk Act' would legalize crossings outside of a crosswalk or against a traffic light when safe eliminating the need for fines and prevent police from using jaywalking as a pretext to stop Black and Brown people.
Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Disneyland drops mask requirement for fully vaccinated guests
Beginning Thursday, Disneyland will no longer be requiring face masks for fully vaccinated guests both indoors and outdoors, park officials announced.
Beginning Thursday, Disneyland will no longer be requiring face masks for fully vaccinated guests both indoors and outdoors, park officials announced.
Parents renew plea in 2008 San Francisco cold case, police share new information
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
Vallejo cops disciplined in two cases, records show
In one case, Officer Colin Eaton - one of six officers who shot and killed Willie McCoy in a Taco Bell drive-thru in 2019 - was faulted for swearing at a suspect and putting his foot on the man's head a year later.
In one case, Officer Colin Eaton - one of six officers who shot and killed Willie McCoy in a Taco Bell drive-thru in 2019 - was faulted for swearing at a suspect and putting his foot on the man's head a year later.
Santa Clara County residents grapple with indoor mask order while rest of Bay Area eases rules
Even before leaving his Milpitas apartment complex, Santa Clara County resident Murtaza Khandwawala must make a choice. A right turn means living under indoor mask mandates. And a left turn means he's free of masking rules.
Even before leaving his Milpitas apartment complex, Santa Clara County resident Murtaza Khandwawala must make a choice. A right turn means living under indoor mask mandates. And a left turn means he's free of masking rules.
1 firefighter still in hospital following West Oakland blaze
An Oakland firefighter remained in the hospital Wednesday following a fire Tuesday afternoon that hospitalized two of her colleagues, fire officials said.
An Oakland firefighter remained in the hospital Wednesday following a fire Tuesday afternoon that hospitalized two of her colleagues, fire officials said.
Video released in fatal SoCal Del-Taco drive-thru police shooting shows suspect ramming truck
Officials in Southern California released chaotic video footage from a fatal New Year's Eve police shooting that started with a suspect at a Del Taco drive through.
Officials in Southern California released chaotic video footage from a fatal New Year's Eve police shooting that started with a suspect at a Del Taco drive through.
Man arrested after shooting flare gun at San Mateo cop car
A 44-year-old man who allegedly filmed himself shooting a flare gun over San Mateo police headquarters and sent it to government agencies last month was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly shooting a flare gun at a passing police patrol car.
A 44-year-old man who allegedly filmed himself shooting a flare gun over San Mateo police headquarters and sent it to government agencies last month was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly shooting a flare gun at a passing police patrol car.
'We're coming back,' San Francisco Pride celebration returning in-person after 2-year COVID hiatus
San Francisco Pride will return this year in person after COVID disrupted celebrations, and forced organizers to cancel the annual event for the past two years.
San Francisco Pride will return this year in person after COVID disrupted celebrations, and forced organizers to cancel the annual event for the past two years.
Mystery Highland Hospital patient with tattoos ID'd; daughter comes forward
The mystery patient with the distinctive tattoos at Oakland's Highland Hospital was identified in about 12 hours, thanks to the powers of social media.
The mystery patient with the distinctive tattoos at Oakland's Highland Hospital was identified in about 12 hours, thanks to the powers of social media.
Lunar New Year: The symbols behind the Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year is celebrated with many traditions and symbols.
Chinese New Year is celebrated with many traditions and symbols.
Bob Saget’s family asking judge to block release of records related to his death
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
The family of comedian Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office from releasing additional records related to his death investigation.
Suspect arrested after 'Rosie' stolen in brazen San Francisco dog theft
"Rosie," a 9-month-old French bulldog was out for a walk with her owner in San Francisco, when a suspect approached and "violently" robbed the dog from the owner, police said. That person has now been arrested.
"Rosie," a 9-month-old French bulldog was out for a walk with her owner in San Francisco, when a suspect approached and "violently" robbed the dog from the owner, police said. That person has now been arrested.
Snow moon 2022: February's full moon lights up sky — here's when to see it
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
February’s full snow moon in 2022 peaks on Feb. 16 but there are storms in the forecast for some parts of the U.S. Here’s the best time to see it.
Mission residents want homeless and mentally ill to be housed for safety's sake
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
San Jose sees 'unprecedented' number of traffic fatalities
Early Tuesday morning police in San Jose cleared wreckage from the city's latest accident to claim another life.
Early Tuesday morning police in San Jose cleared wreckage from the city's latest accident to claim another life.
Peninsula jewelry store owner shoots at thieves during attempted armed robbery
An attempted armed robbery of a jewelry store near Redwood City on Monday led to the store owner using his own gun to shoot at the suspects, though no one was hurt, according to his wife and co-owner.
An attempted armed robbery of a jewelry store near Redwood City on Monday led to the store owner using his own gun to shoot at the suspects, though no one was hurt, according to his wife and co-owner.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.