Lightning strikes ignite more than 100 palm trees in San Pasqual Valley – San Diego Union-Tribune
A series of lightning strikes early Tuesday sparked a fire at a grove of palm trees in San…
Michael Silverblatt, longtime KCRW ‘Bookworm’ host dies in LA home at 73 – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Michael Silverblatt, who hosted KCRW’s “Bookworm” program for 33 years, has died after struggling with various health challenges…
Nine skiers missing, 6 trapped after north California mountains avalanche | Weather News
Rescuers battle blizzard to save six skiers found trapped after avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the…
San Francisco mayor advances legislation for new sobering center in SoMA neighborhood
SF Mayor Lurie advances new sober center San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed new legislation on Tuesday advancing…
How Jesse Jackson helped shape the Bay Area’s political voice – The Mercury News
During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at…
High-speed rail leader on leave after news of arrest for suspicion of domestic battery
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High Speed Rail Authority, was arrested Feb. 4 at his home in…
How a San Diego council member wants to prevent a repeat of fee-hike sticker shock – San Diego Union-Tribune
Councilmember Raul Campillo’s attempt to make it more difficult for San Diego to impose higher-than-expected fees on city…
San Francisco officials usher in Year of the Fire Horse
SAN FRANCISCO – Lion dancers and firecrackers welcomed the Year of the Horse in San Francisco’s Chinatown on…
Group names Alameda one of the country’s most bicycle-friendly cities
Due to its flat terrain, lack of freeways and mild climate, Alameda has long been known as a…
Honoring the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson and his advocacy and influence in the Bay Area – The Mercury News
Rev. Jesse Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor…
Mark Kersey named CEO of San Diego County Taxpayers Association
Former San Diego City Councilmember Mark Kersey was named chief executive Tuesday of the San Diego County Taxpayers…
Four arrested in connection with Oakland armed robbery
OAKLAND – Four men were arrested in connection with an armed robbery over the weekend in Oakland, police…