Brush fires spark in Southern California as winds raise wildfire risk
SAN FRANCISCO — Several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Thursday evening, stoked by hot, windy…
Gun-toting suspect hid rifle in a guitar case, police in Northern California say
A man in Northern California is drawing comparisons to actor Antonio Banderas’ character “El Mariachi” by online commentators…
San Mateo DA charges former 49ers executive in $1.4M corruption case
A former San Francisco 49ers executive and his friend allegedly turned taxpayer-funded construction projects into a $1.4 million…
California weather with Dirk & Heather: Watching the winds and a chance for more showers
Winds will be weakening in the Valley, but increasing for the Sierra and Foothills later this week. Dirk…
Bay Area police couple had turbulent marriage before murder suicide, friend says
San Francisco’s former deputy police chief and her husband had a turbulent marriage before he shot her and…
California pumpkin contest awards $21K to Minnesota grower
Pumpkin fever swept California Monday as the “World Pumpkin Capital” hosted its iconic contest of gargantuan gourds. The…
Sausalito approves mural for downtown stairs
Sausalito might soon get its first new public art in more than 30 years — a colorful painted…
Was the public’s pick too boring? San Jose commission adds option to Chavez Plaza naming proposal – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Worried that the public’s top pick was too “plain” and “safe,” San José’s parks commission voted last week…
Berkeley wants to double soda tax as questions mount over millions in taxpayer spending
Berkeley, the first U.S. city to introduce a tax on soda and sugary drinks more than a decade…
Grant clears Marin City tenants of rent debts
The Marin Community Foundation has awarded a $724,500 grant to cover the delinquent rent of about 64 public…
California firefighters rescue cat from blaze and reunite it with tearful family
A California family got a tear-jerking surprise after firefighters rescued their beloved kitty from a blaze that ravaged…
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie blames progressive politics for city’s decline
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie blamed the city’s progressive politics for fueling its homelessness, drug overdose and business…