Winner claims $30M SuperLotto Plus jackpot prize sold in North Bay
The lucky winner who snagged a $30 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot ticket in the North Bay earlier this year has come forward to claim her prize, lottery officials said.
Cudahy vice mayor breaks silence amid backlash over controversial 'cholos' video
Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez has released a statement via her attorney in response to the backlash she received from a viral video in which she apparently called on "cholos" to defend their streets from ICE.
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska
“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."
Brandy and Monica announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Tour: When they'll be in Oakland
Nearly 30 years after the release of their chart-topping duet, Brandy and Monica announced “The Boy Is Mine Tour" and will co-headline with Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Bay Area ballroom culture is more than just glitz and glam
It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.
Morning clouds, sunny
Today will start off cloudy and then warm up.
San Francisco Opera to celebrate Pride with bold, immersive concert
San Francisco Opera’s first-ever Pride Concert is a vibrant, high-tech celebration of LGBTQ identity. The show will blend music, visuals, and community to honor queer joy and resilience.
San Francisco Pride kicks off this weekend
San Francisco Pride – one of the largest events of its kind in the world – kicks off this weekend.
San Jose police officer charged with drunkenly firing gun explains his alcohol use
A San Jose police officer on Wednesday was arraigned in Santa Clara County Superior Court on charges of drunkenly firing a gun inside his home, and explained to the court that his alcohol use has been at the core of some of his actions.
California FAIR Plan found not fair to homeowners forced to use its 'insurance'
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy directly violates state law by denying coverage for clean-up and remediatons, a very expensive benefit FAIR Plan is obliged to render.
Community group combating illegal dumping in Oakland, one trash site at a time
Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in the city of Oakland, but community members are taking matters into their own hands through a grassroots community group called Urban Compassion Project.
Chile Lindo, known for empanadas, added to San Francisco's legacy business registry
Chile Lindo in the Mission District is among the small businesses added to the city's legacy business registry this week. The shop's owner says beyond the food, the space contributes to the city's culture in an integrated way.
Warming continues
Your Thursday forecast features warmer temperatures. Highs should range from the low 60s to the upper 80s. The warming will continue as we head toward the weekend.
$225K reward offered to solve killing of San Francisco father, daughter
San Francisco police are offering a $225,000 reward in the unsolved case of a father and his daughter who were gunned down over a decade ago.
California has 10 days to ban transgender athletes or lose federal funds
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that its investigation found that California's Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation violated civil rights law by allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports teams.
Ruh-roh! 'Scooby-Doo' breaks into Alabama store, bypasses snacks
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
San Francisco budget cuts: leaders try to minimize impact
San Francisco lawmakers are inching toward a budget draft. Everyone agrees that cuts will have to be made to cover a projected shortfall, but now work is underway to minimize the impact of those cuts.
$3K worth of Bath & Body Works candles stolen from Vallejo store
Two people were arrested in Vallejo after allegedly stuffing more than $3,000 worth of Bath & Body Works candles into duffel bags and fleeing, authorities said.
Sonoma County reports 23% drop in homeless population, but skepticism remains
Sonoma County officials say efforts to reduce homelessness appear to be paying off, citing a 23% drop in the number of people living on the streets compared to last year.