Lightning strikes truck in shocking video — Here's why the driver survived
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
Fully vaccinated Americans 'do not need' COVID-19 booster shot, federal health officials say
In a statement published hours after Pfizer signaled its intention to file for emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 booster shot, the FDA and CDC said fully vaccinated Americans "do not need" an extra dose at this time.
In a statement published hours after Pfizer signaled its intention to file for emergency use authorization for a COVID-19 booster shot, the FDA and CDC said fully vaccinated Americans "do not need" an extra dose at this time.
California's grid operator issues flex alert due to extreme heat
California's grid operator has issued a statewide flex alert for Friday July 9 due to extreme heat. The flex alert is in effect from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
California's grid operator has issued a statewide flex alert for Friday July 9 due to extreme heat. The flex alert is in effect from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Santa Rosa mom recovering after caught in crossfire of alleged gang shooting
"She's strong and she'll do what she has to do to keep going," said Jonathan Jones, who's spent several days at his wife's hospital bedside.
"She's strong and she'll do what she has to do to keep going," said Jonathan Jones, who's spent several days at his wife's hospital bedside.
Double shooting in Oakland leaves one dead at 'celebration of life' service
One man was killed and another injured in a late-night double shooting in Oakland. A witness told KTVU the group was gathered to honor the life of a 48-year-old man who was killed in the same location, the night of July 4.
One man was killed and another injured in a late-night double shooting in Oakland. A witness told KTVU the group was gathered to honor the life of a 48-year-old man who was killed in the same location, the night of July 4.
Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win
Zaila Avant-garde breezed to the championship at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Zaila Avant-garde breezed to the championship at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Residents demand action to clear trash in East Bay reservoir
Residents of Mountain House are outraged by the trash blown into the Bethany Reservoir.
Residents of Mountain House are outraged by the trash blown into the Bethany Reservoir.
Harrowing video shows officers rescuing 6-year-old alleged kidnapping victim
Harrowing bodycam footage shows the moments Louisville Metro Police officers rescued a 6-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a man she never met before, according to police.
Harrowing bodycam footage shows the moments Louisville Metro Police officers rescued a 6-year-old girl who was allegedly kidnapped by a man she never met before, according to police.
New approaches to fighting California wildfires as the acres destroyed increases
Berkeley officials announced that they will greatly increase their fire safety spendings.
Berkeley officials announced that they will greatly increase their fire safety spendings.
Oakland middle schooler becomes national weightlifting champion
Seth Evans, an eighth-grader from Oakland, became a national weightlifting champion, winning both weightlifting events at the USA Weightlifting national competition.
Seth Evans, an eighth-grader from Oakland, became a national weightlifting champion, winning both weightlifting events at the USA Weightlifting national competition.
Oakland police ask for assistance in locating missing at-risk woman
Oakland police are asking for help locating a missing at-risk woman last seen on July 3.
Oakland police are asking for help locating a missing at-risk woman last seen on July 3.
Meth addiction in fish poses threat to ecosystem balance, study says
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
A study released in July found that meth addiction in fish poses a threat to the natural balance of ecosystems.
San Francisco city official facing charges for allegedly failing to disclose $250K in extra income
A former public works manager is charged with felonies for failing to disclose more than $250K of income.
A former public works manager is charged with felonies for failing to disclose more than $250K of income.
UC Berkeley may get a $300M donor-funded dormitory
The University of California’s governing board is set to approve the largest gift to UC Berkeley— a $300 million, 14-story dormitory building.
The University of California’s governing board is set to approve the largest gift to UC Berkeley— a $300 million, 14-story dormitory building.
Newsom asks Californians to voluntarily cut water use
Newsom’s request is not an order, but it demonstrates the growing challenges of a drought that will only worsen throughout the summer and fall and is tied to recent heat waves.
Newsom’s request is not an order, but it demonstrates the growing challenges of a drought that will only worsen throughout the summer and fall and is tied to recent heat waves.
7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day: Here’s how to get yours
7-Eleven Day will look a bit different this year. The convenience store chain is offering free small Slurpees for the entire month of July.
7-Eleven Day will look a bit different this year. The convenience store chain is offering free small Slurpees for the entire month of July.
Act of kindness: California homeless man returns stolen cash, keys to rightful owner
Richard Weisgal said it all began last Friday at a 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek. Weisgal had finished his workout and went to his locker and saw that someone had broken the lock.
Richard Weisgal said it all began last Friday at a 24 Hour Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek. Weisgal had finished his workout and went to his locker and saw that someone had broken the lock.
East Bay football star killed at Butte County campground
An East Bay high-school football player was found dead at a campground in Butte County near Lake Oroville over the Fourth of July weekend, the victim of a homicide, authorities said Wednesday.
An East Bay high-school football player was found dead at a campground in Butte County near Lake Oroville over the Fourth of July weekend, the victim of a homicide, authorities said Wednesday.
A's waterfront ballpark proposal terms get a closer look from Oakland city leaders
Oakland city leaders are taking a look at the terms of a proposed waterfront ballpark for the A's.
Oakland city leaders are taking a look at the terms of a proposed waterfront ballpark for the A's.
1 detained after high-speed chase along I-80 in Crockett
KTVU's Sal Castenda says delays are expected in both directions of the highway near the Carquinez Bridge.
KTVU's Sal Castenda says delays are expected in both directions of the highway near the Carquinez Bridge.