OUSD says the transfer was legal and long-planned, but a citizen panel wants the $3.5 million restored to Oakland high schools.

A slow-moving grass fire burned 3 to 5 acres off Tesla Road near McLaughlin Road Thursday, just months after a fiery May blaze on the same road destroyed two barns.

Brandin Cooks and teammates frosted cakes with Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs in San Jose, with winners scoring 49ers tickets.

A visitor caught two costumed dinosaurs waiting for wedding photos at San Francisco City Hall after they seemingly got married.

Contra Costa County adds $12.9 million more, with local nonprofits set to work on climate education, urban forestry, clean energy and greener transportation.

Mayor Dale Byrne says the city is at its wit's end over a county mailer that spooked homeowners ahead of the November 3 election.

Zanotto's Rose Garden flagship turns 50 Saturday with 50 vendors, a DJ and 50% off select items.

The conveyor-belt chain is eyeing Sequoia Station for a new Bay Area location in Redwood City.

Shameka Edwards, 51, faces vehicular manslaughter after fleeing — bail was set at just $1,000.

Bruno Mars brings his first-ever full headlining stadium tour to Levi's Stadium this weekend, with shows set for Saturday and Sunday.

Deanna Mendoza Pfoutz, 13, and Jaden Wilson, 19, were spotted together in Petaluma before Santa Rosa sightings, police say.

The person was last seen near Sunset and Western boulevards in Hayward. Anyone who spots them is urged to call 911.

A moderator docked James Gallagher for personal attacks and gave Mike McGuire bonus rebuttal time at a tense Ukiah showdown.