Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash
The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.
San Francisco Muni driver asleep as speeding train tosses screaming riders
San Francisco Muni passengers screamed as they were jolted, some falling from their seats, when a light rail train traveled at an excessive speed while the driver dozed off to sleep, according to video footage.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Woman in stolen minivan escapes, crosses US-Mexico border after 4-county pursuit across SoCal
The pursuit began in Ventura County around 10:55 a.m. and continued across the 118, 405, and 5 freeways, with the minivan exceeding 80 mph.
Trump ordered to fully fund SNAP, Californians wake up to full EBT cards
Many Californians were waking up Friday to good news: Their EBT food assistance cards were full.
Former Pro Bowl RB Jamal Anderson arrested for alleged felony domestic violence in LA
Former NFL running back Jamal Anderson was arrested over alleged domestic violence.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Election Day 2025: What to know about California's Prop 50
The outcome of the election could determine which party wins control of the House.
Possibly-armed kidnapping and robbery suspects on the run in Watts
A police chase is underway involving multiple suspects – with one of them possibly linked to a kidnapping case – in Los Angeles County.
Motorcyclist who allegedly shot deputy crashes into car during San Bernardino County police chase
The deputy shot to death has been identified as Andrew Nuñez.
Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest
Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.
San Francisco Bay Area immigration operation canceled for now: White House
The immigration operation that was supposed to occur in the Bay Area on Thursday, was stopped even before it got started, KTVU has learned, and stems from a late-night phone call between San Francisco's mayor and President Donald Trump.
Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.
Trump won't deploy federal troops to San Francisco: mayor
Despite threats otherwise, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday morning that President Donald Trump would not be sending federal troops to The City.
San Francisco Giants hire University of Tennessee's Tony Vitello to be next manager
Tony Vitello – head baseball coach at the University of Tennessee – will be the first manager in Major League Baseball without any professional baseball experience.
DHS: Undocumented immigrant, U.S. Marshal shot during ICE operation in South LA
A U.S. Marshal and a suspect were shot and wounded during a federal operation in South Los Angeles on Tuesday morning.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
USC grad student accused of drugging, raping victims over 4-year period
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
San Francisco leaders reject Benioff’s comment about National Guard
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie joined city law enforcement leaders Tuesday to push back against the idea of National Guard troops patrolling city streets — a proposal that drew attention after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff first suggested he’d welcome it.



















