Tahoe mother bear euthanized after an attack, leaving behind 2 cubs

A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said. 

San Francisco Pride: Feeling safe and free to be yourself

San Francisco is preparing to host its Pride celebration this weekend. City leaders are getting ready for a weekend of festivities, and they're reminding everyone to be safe, have fun and be on the lookout for anything suspicious.

Supreme Court ruling adds uncertainty to California Planned Parenthood funding

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that states can block the country’s biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and cancer screenings.

Vigil in Vallejo after man, 65, shot in neighborhood troubled by crime

County, city and community leaders gathered for a vigil Thursday in Vallejo after a 65-year-old man was shot and killed in a neighborhood that's seen an increase in crime.

Tordillos declares victory in San Jose District 3 special election

San Jose Planning Commissioner Anthony Tordillos on Thursday declared victory in the special election for the District 3 City Council seat, which was vacated following the resignation of Omar Torres.

Brad Pitt's LA home broken into, LAPD investigating

Three people broke into Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home and "ransacked" the place, according to the LAPD.

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.

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.

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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.