Bay Area restaurants charge $50 'vomit fee' for guests taking bottomless mimosas too far
A couple of restaurants in Oakland and San Francisco have found a remedy for patrons losing their brunch after one too many mimosas.
A couple of restaurants in Oakland and San Francisco have found a remedy for patrons losing their brunch after one too many mimosas.
Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, tops previous world record
The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.
The 2,749-pound gourd not only earned grower Travis Gienger a $30,000 first-place prize and bragging rights for a year, it also topped the world's previous record-holding pumpkin by 47 pounds.
Man climbs Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel
A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.
A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.
Minnesota pumpkin grower smashes world record with massive 2,749-pound pumpkin
Travis Gienger, who is a teacher and pumpkin grower from Anoka County, broke the record with his 2,749-pound pumpkin named “Michael Jordan" during the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.
Travis Gienger, who is a teacher and pumpkin grower from Anoka County, broke the record with his 2,749-pound pumpkin named “Michael Jordan" during the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California.
Multiple hurt after San Francisco cable car makes hard stop to avoid crash
Multiple people were injured Monday afternoon when a San Francisco cable car abruptly came to a stop to avoid colliding with a car.
Multiple people were injured Monday afternoon when a San Francisco cable car abruptly came to a stop to avoid colliding with a car.
Airbnb guest stays at rental for 500+ days without paying, refuses to leave
Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.
Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.
Well-known kite surfer was victim in apparent shark attack off Marin County coast
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
San Francisco says goodbye to Dianne Feinstein as her body lies in state at City Hall
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and where she spent a decade as the city’s first female mayor.
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in San Francisco City Hall, where she launched her groundbreaking political career and where she spent a decade as the city’s first female mayor.
Home transformed into Halloween light, fire display
A house in Linden, California, has been transformed into a spectacular Halloween-themed light display, complete with lasers and fire effects.
A house in Linden, California, has been transformed into a spectacular Halloween-themed light display, complete with lasers and fire effects.
Wrong-way driver ditches car, plays real-life 'Frogger' across 91 Freeway, races towards Denny's on foot
A police chase suspect is in custody, but not before the suspect backed into one of the cop cars, drove the wrong-way on the 91 Freeway and then sprinted towards a nearby Denny's.
A police chase suspect is in custody, but not before the suspect backed into one of the cop cars, drove the wrong-way on the 91 Freeway and then sprinted towards a nearby Denny's.
Gov. Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, to Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says he'll name Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, to Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat.
El Sobrante store clerk set on fire by alleged shoplifter
A store clerk suffered severe burns after an alleged shoplifter poured kerosene on him in an El Sobrante shop and set him on fire, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and the man's wife.
A store clerk suffered severe burns after an alleged shoplifter poured kerosene on him in an El Sobrante shop and set him on fire, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff and the man's wife.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Late Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall
The body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feinstein's press office announced.
The body of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feinstein's press office announced.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's remains brought home to the Bay Area
The body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein was flown back to the Bay Area Saturday evening onboard a military flight.
The body of Sen. Dianne Feinstein was flown back to the Bay Area Saturday evening onboard a military flight.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, a pioneer and woman of many firsts, has died
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein of California, a centrist Democrat who was elected to the Senate in 1992 in the “Year of the Woman" and broke gender barriers throughout her long career in local and national politics, has died. She was 90.
Dianne Feinstein: Politicians, celebs react to long-serving senator's death
Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.
Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state of California, including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control.
Utility worker killed in San Francisco trench collapse
A utility worker trapped under a mound of dirt died Thursday morning, despite furious efforts by San Francisco fire crews to rescue him.
A utility worker trapped under a mound of dirt died Thursday morning, despite furious efforts by San Francisco fire crews to rescue him.
California raises minimum wage for fast food workers: Here's how much they'll get
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California woman returns to store she allegedly shoplifted to demand phone she left behind
One of two women who allegedly shoplifted from a California nail supply store returned to the business minutes later to demand her cellphone, which she had dropped, police say.
One of two women who allegedly shoplifted from a California nail supply store returned to the business minutes later to demand her cellphone, which she had dropped, police say.