Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California's school lunches are going gourmet
Thanks to a surge of nearly $15 billion in state and federal funding, school districts are ditching the old standbys -- frozen pizza and chicken nuggets -- in favor of organic salads, free-range grilled chicken, vegan chana masala, chilaquiles and other treats.
Thanks to a surge of nearly $15 billion in state and federal funding, school districts are ditching the old standbys -- frozen pizza and chicken nuggets -- in favor of organic salads, free-range grilled chicken, vegan chana masala, chilaquiles and other treats.
Novato man arrested twice in 1 week for suspected hate crimes
A 59-year-old man was arrested twice in one week for suspected hate crimes, the Novato Police Department said Tuesday.
A 59-year-old man was arrested twice in one week for suspected hate crimes, the Novato Police Department said Tuesday.
Aggressive, stinging yellowjackets buzzing in the North Bay
Yellowjacket populations are booming in the North Bay. Here's some advice on how to deal with these sometimes aggressive, stinging bugs.
Yellowjacket populations are booming in the North Bay. Here's some advice on how to deal with these sometimes aggressive, stinging bugs.
Valley Water sensor recalibration leads to erroneous flood alert
Faulty Valley Water sensor leads to erroneous, automatic flood alert for Los Gatos Creek. A similar notice was issued in the North Bay.
Faulty Valley Water sensor leads to erroneous, automatic flood alert for Los Gatos Creek. A similar notice was issued in the North Bay.
Man found dead from gunshot wound in Vallejo creek being investigated as homicide
Police in Vallejo on Tuesday discovered the body of a man in a waterway who was shot and killed, the department announced Wednesday.
Police in Vallejo on Tuesday discovered the body of a man in a waterway who was shot and killed, the department announced Wednesday.
Minor arrested for ghost gun, marijuana possession in Fairfield: Police
Fairfield police arrested a 17-year-old after discovering marijuana and a ghost gun in the car the teen was driving in.
Fairfield police arrested a 17-year-old after discovering marijuana and a ghost gun in the car the teen was driving in.
Getting around the I-80 closure during 7-week period
Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.
Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Contra Costa County are scheduled to close from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett.
Air quality advisory issued for Bay Area due to smoke from Oregon wildfire
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday afternoon and evening because of smoke from a wildfire in southwestern Oregon that is expected to move into the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday afternoon and evening because of smoke from a wildfire in southwestern Oregon that is expected to move into the region.
5-year-old disabled boy suffers life-threatening burns in Santa Rosa fire
A young boy was left with critical, life-threatening burns after an apartment fire broke out in Santa Rosa Saturday.
A young boy was left with critical, life-threatening burns after an apartment fire broke out in Santa Rosa Saturday.
Sonoma man who pleaded 'no contest' to shooting at deputy gets 21 years in prison
A man who pleaded no contest to charges of shooting at a Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy last October has been given 21 years in prison, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
A man who pleaded no contest to charges of shooting at a Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy last October has been given 21 years in prison, the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office said Friday.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with minivan in Petaluma
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a traffic collision in Petaluma.
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a traffic collision in Petaluma.
Falling tree injures 6 people at Santa Rosa park
A falling tree in Spring Lake Park in Santa Rosa left six people injured Saturday morning.
A falling tree in Spring Lake Park in Santa Rosa left six people injured Saturday morning.
Suspect arrested in North Bay homicide
Police have arrested 65-year-old Novato resident Paul Dwight for allegedly fatally shooting his roommate and a dog Friday afternoon.
Police have arrested 65-year-old Novato resident Paul Dwight for allegedly fatally shooting his roommate and a dog Friday afternoon.
San Rafael woman arrested for assault, starting fire at encampment
A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.
A 55-year-old San Rafael woman was arrested Friday for assaulting a victim and setting a tent on fire in the area of the Mahon Creek path, where a large encampment has grown significantly over the last several months.
Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
San Rafael support dog 'Buddy' feared stolen
Arend Dittmer posted dozens of “lost dog" flyers in downtown San Rafael – searching for his dog “Buddy" The one-year-old Cavapoo was allegedly stolen outside of Bank of America on Fourth Street Friday afternoon.
Arend Dittmer posted dozens of “lost dog" flyers in downtown San Rafael – searching for his dog “Buddy" The one-year-old Cavapoo was allegedly stolen outside of Bank of America on Fourth Street Friday afternoon.
5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
1 dead, 1 hurt in rollover crash on U.S. 101 near Windsor
An automobile driver and her passenger were thrown from a vehicle that lost control and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 northwest of Windsor on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said.
An automobile driver and her passenger were thrown from a vehicle that lost control and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 northwest of Windsor on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said.