A coyote was filmed swimming to Alcatraz, a rare occurrence noted by experts and city cruisers with concerns for its wellbeing and survival prospects.

CHP officers in Hayward made gun and drug arrests after a routine traffic stop, finding a pistol with no serial number and various drugs, leading to the arrest of two passengers.

A Los Altos neighbor filed suit to suspend approval of an eight‑story, 85‑unit project at 4898 El Camino Real, arguing the city skipped required environmental review.

A woman was struck by a train in downtown Modesto Monday evening and later died at a hospital. Police say the incident happened near 9th and L and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Sonar scans and interim repairs have cleared hazards after a December 2024 collapse. City crews expect the wharf's end to be stabilized once winter work wraps up.

Major pediatric and emergency medicine groups issued updated standards saying many ERs lack pediatric readiness; experts estimate better preparedness could save about 2,100 lives. A new national assessment launches in March.

The weather pattern that gave California its worst drought has a name—the "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge"—and it's back, bringing gorgeous afternoons and treacherous foggy mornings. While this version has only lasted two weeks (not years), forecasters say it's finally starting to crack.

A new weekend market on Commercial Street launched with lion dancers and pop-up vendors to boost Chinatown storefronts through March.

The di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa Valley is selling its 217-acre property for $10.9 million, aiming to stabilize its finances and preserve its art collection.

A street-outreach worker's car was hit by a Zoox autonomous vehicle, injuring his hand. The incident occurred when he opened his car door as the robotaxi was passing by. Zoox confirmed the collision and cooperated with authorities.

San Francisco invites residents to submit park improvement ideas, funded by the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond, with $6 million available via the Community Opportunity Fund.

A pilot's report of an erratic powered paraglider over the SLAC campus set off a multi‑agency search that ended with a safe landing at Palo Alto Airport. No injuries were reported.

A Shasta County family is seeking answers after Brion E. Spidle was found unconscious and later died at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Corrections officials say two inmates were identified as suspected assailants.