Burning Man is for the olds. Just ask the AI kids
By Kevin Truong and Rya JethaAdditional reporting by Jillian D’OnfroPublished Aug. 30, 2025 • 6:00am. Think of your typical 39-year-old man. He’s cranky, cynical, and wakes with an occasional crick in his neck. He likes Green Day’s early work, and his favorite film is “Pulp Fiction.” He doesn’t know what a...
Why San Francisco still owns a California town with just 63 people
"It doesn't take long to see that this is a unique place."
Burning Man 2025 census: Middle-aged, highly educated, mostly white
After a week marked by sandstorms, rain, long gate closures and a late-week return to sun and heat, Black Rock City released a first look at who made it to the Playa this year for Burning Man 2025.
Oakland: Firefighters Prevent Yard Fire From Spreading To Buildings
Oakland firefighters responded to a fire in a yard full of debris and construction material in East Oakland on Saturday afternoon and contained the fire before any structures were impacted. The fire broke out at about 1:45 p.m. in the 800 block of 105th Avenue. Article continues below this ad.
Microsoft Engineer Found Dead at Silicon Valley Campus
Mountain View, CA, Aug. 30, 2025: Tragedy struck Microsoft’s Silicon Valley campus earlier this month when Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old software engineer, was found dead in the early hours of August 20. According to Mountain View police, Pandey badged into the office on the evening of August 19 and...
Small earthquake gives Bay Area a jolt on Sunday morning
A small earthquake gave East Bay residents a quick jolt early Sunday morning.
Man arrested for threatening attack at Bay Area church, sheriff’s office says
(KRON) — A Bay Area man was arrested Friday for allegedly threatening to attack someone at an upcoming church event in Millbrae. San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies began investigating the alleged threats at 8:40 a.m. Friday, and identified the suspect as 50-year-old Alexi El Kadi of Belmont. Using social...
24 Hilarious California Laws That You’d Never Believe Existed
California is famous for its sunshine, surfboards, and movie stars. But tucked away in dusty legal codes are rules that feel straight out of a comedy sketch. Think peacocks with street rights, permits for high heels, and a city that literally banned sidewalk bowling. These aren’t urban legends. They’re real...
Man injured in stabbing in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
A man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood.
SF RV parking ban enforcement set to begin as grace period ends: What residents...
It has been 30 days since San Francisco Supervisors voted to restrict RV's from parking in city streets for more than 2 hours. Which means the enforcement period is set to begin.
