Bay Area Black Comedy Competition returns to Oakland, spotlighting rising talent
Comedians from across the country took the stage in Oakland as the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival returned, continuing its legacy of launching major careers.
Comedians from across the country took the stage in Oakland as the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival returned, continuing its legacy of launching major careers.
Wildcare's rescue and rehabilitation center to open in the fall
A beloved North Bay wildlife rescue center is in the final stages of constructing a facility befitting its enormous mission to save as many local critters as possible when they get injured, oftentimes by human activity.
A beloved North Bay wildlife rescue center is in the final stages of constructing a facility befitting its enormous mission to save as many local critters as possible when they get injured, oftentimes by human activity.
Woman accused of wiping out entire family in San Francisco crash likely won't get prison time
An 80-year-old woman accused of driving at a high rate of speed and crashing into a family of four, killing them, at a San Francisco bus stop nearly two years ago, appeared in court on Friday. Mary Fong Lau had pleaded no contest to four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter in that crash.
An 80-year-old woman accused of driving at a high rate of speed and crashing into a family of four, killing them, at a San Francisco bus stop nearly two years ago, appeared in court on Friday. Mary Fong Lau had pleaded no contest to four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter in that crash.
Bay Area restaurants gear up for busy Valentine's Day weekend
Restaurants across the Bay Area are prepping for a very busy Valentine's Day weekend. It comes as experts say couples are expected to spend more on this holiday than in past years.
Restaurants across the Bay Area are prepping for a very busy Valentine's Day weekend. It comes as experts say couples are expected to spend more on this holiday than in past years.
Thieves in white SUV hit multiple Livermore homes in one-day heist
Livermore police are investigating a series of burglaries on Feb. 6 believed to be tied to the same crew driving a white Volkswagen Tiguan.
Livermore police are investigating a series of burglaries on Feb. 6 believed to be tied to the same crew driving a white Volkswagen Tiguan.
'Elderly nanny' reportedly detained by federal agents in San Francisco
A San Francisco resident has reportedly been arrested by immigration enforcement agents, according to a post by the San Francisco Rapid Response Network.
A San Francisco resident has reportedly been arrested by immigration enforcement agents, according to a post by the San Francisco Rapid Response Network.
Making real connections in a swipe culture
Julia Malakiman, a dating expert in Silicon Valley shares practical dating tips, how to balance work and love, and strategies for making authentic connections.
Julia Malakiman, a dating expert in Silicon Valley shares practical dating tips, how to balance work and love, and strategies for making authentic connections.
San Jose florist’s Valentine’s Day sales threatened by ICE fears
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, a San Jose floral shop is bracing for one of its busiest — and most critical — weekends of the year.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, a San Jose floral shop is bracing for one of its busiest — and most critical — weekends of the year.
Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024
A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost executive offices. Now a new trial has been set for later this month.
A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the case of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost executive offices. Now a new trial has been set for later this month.
Car plows into Santa Rosa grocery store; 4 injured
Several people were injured after a car plowed into a Santa Rosa grocery store late Friday morning, authorities said.
Several people were injured after a car plowed into a Santa Rosa grocery store late Friday morning, authorities said.
Three arrested after shots fired at Redwood City apartment building
One adult and two teenagers were arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted murder for their suspected involvement in shooting in Redwood City.
One adult and two teenagers were arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted murder for their suspected involvement in shooting in Redwood City.
Sierra braces for snowstorm
The Sierra is bracing for heavy snow of President's Day weekend. Between two and four feet of snow could fall from Sunday through Wednesday, according to the NWS. There could be up to five feet in the higher elevations.
The Sierra is bracing for heavy snow of President's Day weekend. Between two and four feet of snow could fall from Sunday through Wednesday, according to the NWS. There could be up to five feet in the higher elevations.
Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Love is in the air at San Francisco City Hall ahead of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is special for a lot of couples, but the day of romance is always going to be extra special for Levi and Jolynn Sumeela.
Valentine's Day is special for a lot of couples, but the day of romance is always going to be extra special for Levi and Jolynn Sumeela.
California designates coastal mountain lions as threatened species
California Fish and Game Commission voted to list Central and Southern California mountain lions as threatened, triggering new habitat and development protections.
California Fish and Game Commission voted to list Central and Southern California mountain lions as threatened, triggering new habitat and development protections.
Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
'Singles tax' impacting people buying homes in Bay Area
Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather breaks down why people not in relationships may end up paying more for real estate.
Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather breaks down why people not in relationships may end up paying more for real estate.
San Francisco teachers strike over: tentative agreement reached
A tentative agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District and the teachers union was reached on Friday, ending a four-day strike over higher wages, health benefits and more resources for students with special needs, both sides announced.
A tentative agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District and the teachers union was reached on Friday, ending a four-day strike over higher wages, health benefits and more resources for students with special needs, both sides announced.
He's 101 and she's 90 — how this Walnut Creek couple found love in their golden years
ROSSMOOR ROMANCE: Their combined ages are 191, but don’t let the math fool you. These two were smitten from the get-go.
ROSSMOOR ROMANCE: Their combined ages are 191, but don’t let the math fool you. These two were smitten from the get-go.
Major Sierra snow storm: Here's when not to be on the road
The Bay Area made it through a first round of mini-storms this week, and residents should prepare for another, bigger one starting over the long President's Day weekend.
The Bay Area made it through a first round of mini-storms this week, and residents should prepare for another, bigger one starting over the long President's Day weekend.