List: The most sleep-deprived U.S. cities, according to CDC data

Americans could use more sleep – and that’s especially true if you’re in the eastern half of the United States.

California state senator from Riverside cited for DUI near State Capitol

State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside) is speaking out after she was cited for allegedly driving under the influence just blocks from the Capitol in Sacramento.

Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'

Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.

Warmest day of the week
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Today will be the warmest day of the week, with temps reaching a high of 90 degrees inland.

Woman charged with trying to smuggle 150 lbs of cannabis on SFO flight to Germany

San Mateo County prosecutors have charged a 34-year-old California woman with two felonies for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 150 pounds of cannabis onto an international flight.

Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized

The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.

2-year-old abducted girl safely found in Oakland; 3 relatives in custody

A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.

Vigil held for animals who died at San Jose Animal Care Center

A vigil was held in San Jose on Tuesday to honor animal lives lost at the San Jose Animal Care Center; the vigil was spurred by the death of a dog in the shelter last week. 

Oakland business owners meet with police chief, DA to push for solutions

In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.

Two fires at school in SF's Outer Richmond unnerve parents

Two fires at an elementary school in San Francisco's Outer Richmond have unnerved parents and left students without a playground.

1 dead in Concord crash

A 26-year-old woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Concord on Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol is investigating. 

Several vehicles go up in flames at Oakley scrapyard

Several vehicles caught fire at a scrapyard in Oakley on Tuesday, according to fire officials.

Tahoe cub gets stuck in a soccer net as protective mother bear guards her young

State wildlife officials had to carefully maneuver around a black bear sow that was not about to leave her distressed cub on a field in the Kings Beach Recreation Area in North Lake Tahoe.

Warmer forecast
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More sunshine in your Wednesday forecast! Our warming trend continues. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the upper 80s. Low clouds should return Thursday. We are expecting cooler temperatures as well.

Winning $10 million lottery scratchers ticket sold in the East Bay

A lucky lottery scratcher worth a whooping $10 million was sold at an East Bay wine and liquor store, state lottery officials announced.