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Grown-ups only: Iconic Bay Area theme park to host party for adults

April 16, 2026 2:23pm PDT

An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.

Tahoe bears: Videos show touching, rarely seen moments of bear families as they emerge from hibernation

April 14, 2026 5:40pm PDT

A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.  

This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers

April 14, 2026 11:26am PDT

An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

April 14, 2026 8:48am PDT

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance

April 13, 2026 5:29pm PDT

A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.

Health expert explains link between women's hormones, stress - and what to do about it

April 12, 2026 8:32am PDT

In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.

Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends

April 12, 2026 8:10am PDT

Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.

Waymo passengers request medical assistance after Outer Sunset crash, other driver flees on foot

April 10, 2026 10:43pm PDT

Two Waymo passengers are requesting medical assistance after the car they were riding was involved in a possible hit-and-run crash with another vehicle in San Francisco on Friday night.