Santa Cruz Boardwalk's Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100
The iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 100 years old on Friday and to celebrate this milestone, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is promoting a "century of thrills."
UC Berkeley Gaza war protesters arrested for occupying vacant building
Officers have arrested at least 12 Gaza war protesters on Thursday, who took over a vacant building near UC Berkeley's campus one day earlier, university officials say.
Concord businesses with ties to aerospace rammed by burglars
Two Concord businesses with ties to the aerospace industry are picking up the pieces after they were targeted by burglars minutes apart.
Embattled Sonoma State president retires after promises to pro-Palestinian protesters
The president of Sonoma State University announced his retirement on Friday, days after he was put on leave promising pro-Palestinian protesters a review of the university's investments and an “academic boycott" of educational programs connected to Israeli institutions.
Big Sur open for business as Highway 1 re-opens in both directions
Highway 1, battered by winter storms, opened Friday along the Big Sur coastline, eight days ahead of schedule.
Brazen home burglaries in Oakland's Redwood Heights shake neighborhood
There have been multiple home break-ins on Reinhardt Drive in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighborhood. All the incidents have taken place during the day.
Block party series to support San Jose small businesses kicks off
The event will highlight small businesses each month until October in different business districts throughout downtown San Jose.
Senior drivers attend police seminar: When is enough, enough?
Though Florida has the most senior citizens per capita, California has the most seniors. In a state where the car is king, the Golden State has the most Golden Agers behind the wheel.
3x drunk driver convicted of murder in vehicular death of Yountville man
A man who was driving drunk when he struck and killed a Yountville man in 2020 has been convicted of second-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter, according to the Napa County District Attorney's Office.
Assault at San Francisco convenience store caught on camera
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged 26-year-old Jessica Blazee with felony assault, saying she launched an unprovoked attack on another woman.
UPS driver fatally shot in California
A suspect was arrested after fatally shooting a UPS driver in Irvine Thursday afternoon.
California lawmakers evacuate Sacramento building due to anthrax threat
California lawmakers were ordered to evacuate a building in downtown Sacramento on Thursday after receiving a suspicious package with a threat that it contained anthrax. The substance ended up not being dangerous.
SJFD 'boot camp' hopes to recruit more women firefighters
The San Jose Fire Dept. is readying for its 5th annual Boot Camp. The day-long even is open to women, including those non-binary, gender-non-conforming, and trans women. Officials hope the experience will lure more women to this type of work.
Inflation forces Palo Alto Chinese restaurant to close after 38 years
Regulars at a Chinese restaurant in Palo Alto savored their final meals from the long-running establishment that has been forced to close its doors due to inflation.
Police chase spans several East Bay counties
A wild police chase spanned multiple counties in the East Bay on Thursday afternoon.
Pickleball and tennis could cost you $5 at these San Francisco courts
Pickleball and tennis lovers across San Francisco may have to say goodbye to free court use, at least in some places, according to a new proposal from the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
Man arrested on suspicion of killing 2-year-old at Clearlake party
A man suspected of killing a two-year-old child in Clearlake was arrested on Thursday morning, the Sonoma County Sheriff Department confirmed.
Sonoma State president on leave after making agreements with pro-Palestinian demonstrators
The Sonoma State University President has been placed on administrative leave after sending a school-wide email making promises to student protestors without the proper approval.
Pedestrian dies in San Leandro auto crash; CHP searching for driver
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Hayward on Wednesday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Gov. Newsom speaks at Vatican climate summit
California Governor Gavin Newsom made remarks today at the Vatican climate summit, hosted by Pope Francis.