Man's body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say

The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university. 

Outrage as California dad faces 3-years in incest case after daughter’s suicide

Stephen Vincent Chavez faces felony incest charges in Ventura County for the alleged assault of his daughter, Makayla Renee Settles. The 18-year-old died by suicide five months later.

California law requiring federal agents to wear ID blocked by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court blocked a California law that would require federal immigration agents and officers to identify themselves by wearing a badge or another form of ID.

Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates

Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.

Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed

A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.

New store managed by AI agents opens in San Francisco

Andon Market is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Soldier killed in California motorcycle crash hours after proposal

A 25-year-old soldier was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sacramento County just hours after proposing to his girlfriend, loved ones said.

1-year-old boy killed in San Jose taxi crash identified

A 1-year-old boy was killed in a crash involving a taxi cab Tuesday evening in San Jose, authorities said.

Hormuz flashpoint amid fragile peace
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and Iran have been seeking to exert control over the strategic waterway as each tries to bolster its leverage before another round of peace talks. Kristin Diwan, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, D.C., gives insight.

Memphis Police: Remains of 3 children found in drainage area

Police in Memphis, Tennessee, say they have recovered the remains of three children between 3 and 7 years old after a caller reported a possible human skull in a wooded area.

Creek near Oakland Zoo focus of Earth Day

Earth Day is Wednesday, a reminder to everyone to be good stewards of the world. The goal of the day is to get people involved in addressing issues like climate change and pollution.

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets dies at 67: Report

Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the popular A&E series “Storage Wars," has died. Here's what to know.

Parent plunges more than 70 feet during family’s spring break hike in Utah

A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.

California has three new state parks: Here's where

Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.

Gun used in Shreveport shooting was stolen from truck, court documents say

A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.

Celebrating Earth Day in SF
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New Farm hosts this year's Earth Day SF celebration

Ayo Brame: from Oakland to the world stage
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He’s only been playing sax since 2022, but Oakland native Ayo Brame is already touring internationally and earning major recognition. Ayo will be celebrating his19th Birthday at Yoshi's Oakland Fri–Sat, Apr 24–25.