Street-racing suspects said they were speeding because they were hungry, troopers say
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted two sports cars speeding across the Courtney Campbell Causeway as fast as 130 mph Saturday night, but both drivers said they were fasting that day and were trying to quickly get to a relative's home for dinner.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted two sports cars speeding across the Courtney Campbell Causeway as fast as 130 mph Saturday night, but both drivers said they were fasting that day and were trying to quickly get to a relative's home for dinner.
Wild rescue: Off-duty CHP officer saves hiker swept up in whirlpool of water near Yosemite
Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.
Officer Brent Donley and other hikers in the area were able to rescue him, MacGyver-style: The CHP said he used his Adidas backpack’s paracord style strap, cut it out and tied it together with a small branch.
Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
Debate ensues over San Francisco providing alcohol, drugs to homeless in hotels
The department said the drugs "help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine and have significant individual and public health benefits in the COVID-19 pandemic."
The department said the drugs "help guests successfully complete isolation and quarantine and have significant individual and public health benefits in the COVID-19 pandemic."
No, California's governor has not gotten a haircut
Gavin Newsom said that his daughter, Brooklynn, had offered, but he politely declined.
Gavin Newsom said that his daughter, Brooklynn, had offered, but he politely declined.
Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina was doing homeowner's nails
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
Utah boy, 5, steals parents’ car so he can buy Lamborghini in California, troopers say
Troopers in Utah pulled over a 5-year-old boy who took his parents’ car so he could go to California to buy a Lamborghini.
Troopers in Utah pulled over a 5-year-old boy who took his parents’ car so he could go to California to buy a Lamborghini.
Fawn rescued from Belmont storm drain
Video provided to KTVU by Belmont resident Tom Lewis.
Video provided to KTVU by Belmont resident Tom Lewis.
Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?"
Outrage in neighborhood, over social media after huge party defies social distancing rules
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
A video circulating on social media went viral Sunday, after dozens of young people crowded into a home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood for a party Saturday night.
Vallejo planning commissioner resigns after throwing cat during online meeting
During the April 20 teleconference of the city's Planning Commission, Chris Platzer announced, “I’d like to introduce my cat,” and then picked up his pet before suddenly tossing the animal off-screen.
During the April 20 teleconference of the city's Planning Commission, Chris Platzer announced, “I’d like to introduce my cat,” and then picked up his pet before suddenly tossing the animal off-screen.
Oakland's Marshawn Lynch hands out free face masks
This week, Lynch was captured on camera donating masks to folks at Lake Merritt, the Alameda County Food Bank and at Highland Hospital. People even noted Wednesday was his birthday too.
This week, Lynch was captured on camera donating masks to folks at Lake Merritt, the Alameda County Food Bank and at Highland Hospital. People even noted Wednesday was his birthday too.
McDonald’s offers free Thank You Meals to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
Nursing home resident cries after receiving pillow with late wife's photo on it
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
A nursing home employee is showing how a small act of kindness can still make a world of difference.
Don't do this! Teen rescued after getting stuck in washing machine during game of hide-and-seek
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Remember those mysterious Oakland gnomes? A new batch of coronavirus-inspired characters are popping up
And therein lies the $64-million question. Who is painting the gnomes?
And therein lies the $64-million question. Who is painting the gnomes?
93-year-old Pennsylvania woman's viral coronavirus plea for more beer answered by Coors Light
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Quarantined grandma with 'Need More Wine' sign goes viral
The mother of six children, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of four is riding out the coronavirus pandemic at her home in Ontario, Canada.
The mother of six children, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of four is riding out the coronavirus pandemic at her home in Ontario, Canada.
‘Dancing Chuck’, 97-year-old WWII veteran, busts a move to Justin Timberlake while in quarantine
This WWII veteran still showed off solid dancing moves during the pandemic.
This WWII veteran still showed off solid dancing moves during the pandemic.
Now that's using your skullcap: Jews turn to yarmulkes for face masks
"That's using your skullcap," Ben Gruenstein wrote.
"That's using your skullcap," Ben Gruenstein wrote.