How to vote in California's special election for Prop. 50
California's special election on Nov. 4 is to authorize temporary use of new congressional district maps through 2030.
California driver pulled over for DIY license plate
CHP acknowledged the driver's creativity but confirmed the plate is illegal.
Broadway faces possible shutdown as musicians, performers threaten strike
The lights on Broadway could soon go dark — at least temporarily — if contract negotiations between the Broadway League and unions representing musicians, actors and stage managers continue to falter.
ICE's use of California-made restraints, or WRAPS, raises concerns
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.
1 killed, 51 rescued as western Alaska communities devastated by floods caused by Typhoon Halong's remnants
The remnants of Typhoon Halong have brought hurricane-force winds and ravaging storm surges to western Alaska. Authorities say one person is dead and two remain missing.
Winter storm warning in Sierra
There's a winter storm warning in the Sierra
Will heavy rains make the Pickett Fire burn scar slide?
People in the Pickett Fire region of Napa County got phone alerts for potential flash flooding on Monday.
New California law expands Newsom's mental health court. Will it help more people?
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.
Newsom signs controversial bill letting relatives care for kids if parents are deported
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bill allowing a broad range of relatives to step in as children's caregivers if their parents are deported, a measure that had provoked a firestorm of conservative criticism.
Scattered showers in the Tuesday forecast
The potent storm that produced heavy rain across the Bay Area on Monday will be drifting to the south. Scattered showers, along with the chance of thunderstorms, will pay us a visit Tuesday. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the Sierra. Areas south of Highway 50 could pick up nearly 20 inches of snow. We should have a chance to dry out later in the week.
North Carolina lawmaker hit with child sex charges, calls grow for immediate resignation
State Rep. Cecil Brockman faces statutory rape charges, bipartisan calls for immediate resignation.
Benioff clarifies National Guard remarks as Dreamforce kicks off in San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff clarified remarks that appeared to support deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, saying his focus is on safety and collaboration with local law enforcement.
From community college to Stanford: Bay Area student shares her 'nontraditional' journey to beat the odds
A Bay Area student is detailing her unconventional story as a first-generation college student who transferred from community college and landed at Stanford University, as she addressed "stigmas" often associated with junior college.
Metallic balloon causes East Bay power outage; storm also causes outages
A metallic balloon was to blame for a power outage in the East Bay Monday afternoon, not the rainstorm, officials with Pacific Gas and Electric say.
First storm of the season rolls into Bay Area
Portions of the North Bay saw scattered showers Monday, with the greater Bay Area getting its share later in the day and during the evening commute. The wet weather marked the first storm of the season for the region.
Nurse dies from injuries in Sacramento medical helicopter crash
A nurse who was among three crew members injured in a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento has died, officials said.
BASE jumpers illegally take to Yosemite’s El Capitan during government shutdown
A climber in Yosemite National Park captured videos of BASE jumpers illegally leaping from El Capitan during the U.S. government shutdown, when limited staffing left park enforcement weakened.
Husband, wife killed in fiery plane crash on Massachusetts highway
A small plane crashed early Monday on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, amid rain and strong winds from a nor’easter, killing two people on board and injuring one person on the ground.
Half Moon Bay's world champion pumpkin weighs in at 2,346 pounds
A new Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin grower has been crowned, and he's from Santa Rosa.
Ebony Alert: Authorities searching for missing 15-year-old Marin girl
The CHP issued an Ebony Alert on Monday for Elizabeth Doleman, who was last seen on Sept. 19 in Marin City.