Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
Jury convicts boyfriend of murder, torture of Oakland artist
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
In historic first, 8 California incarcerated students earn forestry degrees
For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.
For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.
Educating Black children and families about water safety
Swimming is a life-saving skill, yet many families still face barriers to learning. Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp discusses the nonprofit's "Making Waves" program and its mission to expand swim education and improve water safety.
Swimming is a life-saving skill, yet many families still face barriers to learning. Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp discusses the nonprofit's "Making Waves" program and its mission to expand swim education and improve water safety.
USMNT arrives in San Jose ahead of high-stakes World Cup match
The stakes couldn't be higher for the U.S. Men's National Team as they touched down in the Bay Area on Monday night. From this point on in the tournament, it is simple: win or go home.
The stakes couldn't be higher for the U.S. Men's National Team as they touched down in the Bay Area on Monday night. From this point on in the tournament, it is simple: win or go home.
France vs Sweden preview: World Cup knockout clash will decide Paraguay’s July 4 opponent in Philadelphia
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
France faces Sweden in a World Cup round-of-32 match at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the winner advancing to play Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4.
Slightly cooler forecast
Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.
Low clouds will resurface near the coast and bay Tuesday morning. Partly to mostly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 80s.
World Cup party sparks 'magical' Oakland reunion for teacher and student
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland.
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland.
Starting July 1, new California law changes confusing food safety 'sell by' labeling rules
Have you ever questioned how safe it is to eat something based on the date stamped on the packaging? Now, a new California law seeks to help consumers decide that, with the goal of reducing the billions of unspoiled meals that end up in our landfills — food that’s thrown out prematurely.
Have you ever questioned how safe it is to eat something based on the date stamped on the packaging? Now, a new California law seeks to help consumers decide that, with the goal of reducing the billions of unspoiled meals that end up in our landfills — food that’s thrown out prematurely.
Fire tears through San Francisco church
Flames tore through a church in San Francisco on Monday afternoon as firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze.
Flames tore through a church in San Francisco on Monday afternoon as firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
Gyrocopter crash near Reid-Hillview Airport leaves two injured
An MTO Sport gyrocopter crashed on Monday in a field near Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose with two people onboard, according to the fire department and the Federal Aviations Association.
An MTO Sport gyrocopter crashed on Monday in a field near Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose with two people onboard, according to the fire department and the Federal Aviations Association.
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
State Sen. Scott Wiener harassed at Trans March over Gaza
A video circulating on social media this weekend shows California State Senator and San Francisco congressional candidate Scott Wiener being loudly criticized by protesters at the Trans March.
A video circulating on social media this weekend shows California State Senator and San Francisco congressional candidate Scott Wiener being loudly criticized by protesters at the Trans March.
ATF cancels contract for phone surveillance tool after legal concerns
The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.
The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.
Double shooting in downtown San Jose near ramen bar leaves 1 dead
A shooting in downtown San Jose left one person dead and another fighting for their life late Sunday night – and despite its proximity to watch parties, the shooting was not World Cup related, police said.
A shooting in downtown San Jose left one person dead and another fighting for their life late Sunday night – and despite its proximity to watch parties, the shooting was not World Cup related, police said.