Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
Dog saves owner after 70-foot fall off Tahoe cliff
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
A border collie named Saul helped rescue his owner after he fell off a cliff in a remote area in Tahoe National Forest last week. He led the search team directly to the man who was badly injured in the fall and had to be air-lifted to a hospital.
California blocks gun sales to those at risk of breaking law
Gun makers and dealers in California will now be required to block firearms sales to anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally or of harming themselves or others.
Gun makers and dealers in California will now be required to block firearms sales to anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally or of harming themselves or others.
Tech CEO arrested in 1992 Mountain View cold case
Advances in forensic science technology led to the arrest last weekend of a Bay Area executive suspected of strangling a woman to death 30 years ago in Mountain View, authorities said.
Advances in forensic science technology led to the arrest last weekend of a Bay Area executive suspected of strangling a woman to death 30 years ago in Mountain View, authorities said.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Nevada man charged in 1982 cold case murder of 5-year-old California girl
The Reno, Nevada man was the cold case victim's neighbor in Seaside, California
The Reno, Nevada man was the cold case victim's neighbor in Seaside, California
Convicted sex offender dies more than 40 years after killing, raping woman in Oakland
Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.
Harvey Heishman was sentenced to death in Alameda County for the November 1979 killing of 28-year-old Nancy Lugassy, who was shot to death outside her Oakland home. He died on Tuesday.
Nipsey Hussle murder: Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of first-degree murder
Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of gunning down rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle and injuring two other men in South Los Angeles more than three years ago, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.
Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of gunning down rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle and injuring two other men in South Los Angeles more than three years ago, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.
Woman who killed pimp as teen pardoned by California governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned a former inmate who received a life sentence when she was a teenager for killing her former pimp.
Tiana’s Bayou: New attraction coming to Disneyland
Get ready for an adventure in New Orleans!
Get ready for an adventure in New Orleans!
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Federal jury awards $21 million to family after pregnant teen killed by Fremont police
A jury late Friday returned a historically high verdict – $21 million – after Fremont police shot and killed Elena Mondragon, a pregnant teenager, nearly five years ago.
A jury late Friday returned a historically high verdict – $21 million – after Fremont police shot and killed Elena Mondragon, a pregnant teenager, nearly five years ago.
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Pelosi, charged by D.A. for DUI
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was formally charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence causing injury.
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was formally charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence causing injury.
$60K worth of meth found hidden inside child booster seats
Authorities said two adults and their children were inside the vehicle at the time when over 26 pounds of meth was seized.
Authorities said two adults and their children were inside the vehicle at the time when over 26 pounds of meth was seized.
Man dies in Death Valley after car runs out of gas
A senior citizen died in Death Valley after his car ran out of gas in Death Valley National Park during record high temperatures. A park visitor found his body on Tuesday.
A senior citizen died in Death Valley after his car ran out of gas in Death Valley National Park during record high temperatures. A park visitor found his body on Tuesday.
California lawmaker proposes requiring gun owners to be insured
Taking a nod from the city of San Jose, California Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
Taking a nod from the city of San Jose, California Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
Authorities: Man gets 9 years for stealing nude images
A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
A California man accused of breaking into thousands of Apple iCloud accounts and stealing private photos and videos of nude young women has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.
Disney delaying relocation of employees from California to Florida
The Walt Disney Company said the timeline to move around 2,000 high-paying jobs from California to Orlando, Florida's Lake Nona community has been delayed.
The Walt Disney Company said the timeline to move around 2,000 high-paying jobs from California to Orlando, Florida's Lake Nona community has been delayed.
Zoo staff forced to intervene after dog enters gorilla enclosure
Staff at the San Diego Zoo safely removed a dog that became trapped in an enclosure with gorillas on Sunday.
Staff at the San Diego Zoo safely removed a dog that became trapped in an enclosure with gorillas on Sunday.