Obscure, 12-Year-Old Port of Oakland Coal Battle Could End Up Bankrupting City of Oakland
The City of Oakland signed a development deal for a coal-shipping terminal in 2013, and then backed out over environmental protests. Now that’s coming back to haunt them, as legal rulings against their flip-flop could cost the city hundreds of millions. The Port of Oakland is the ninth-busiest port...
Dramatic Bodycam Video Shows Daring Helicopter Rescue of Girl Injured On Mt Diablo
Earlier this month, the Contra Costa Sheriff and CalFire personnel responded to an unusual call. A girl had been riding her horse on Mount Diablo, and injured her leg. The catch was that the injury happened on a remote trail. That meant getting the girl, aged 12, quick medical attention would be extremely challenging.
New Zoox, Waymo maps show mounting robotaxi options in Bay Area
Zoox, Waymo and Tesla are now giving Uber and Lyft competition in the Bay Area.
CHP warns Flock over sharing of surveillance data with federal government
In a letter to the CEO of Flock, Garrett Langley, CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee reaffirmed that data and video gathered via Flock cameras cannot be shared with federal officials. The CHP's affirmation that it does not share the data with federal agencies comes as the Oakland City Council's Public Safety...
Teen shot by 40-year-old woman in San Ramon: police
(KRON) — A 40-year-old woman from Union City was arrested for attempted murder after a 17-year-old was shot on Talavera Drive in San Ramon on Nov. 23 at about 6:18 p.m., according to the San Ramon Police Department. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District responded to the shooting and found a 17-year-old boy...
SF wildlife rescue that got hundreds of opossums fostered now needs saving of its...
A San Francisco wildlife rescue that went viral after seeking foster parents for opossums is now hoping the community steps up again to keep operations going, as they have "the most number of animals and the least amount of donations."
Bay Area restaurant employee caught on video slamming slab of ribs onto ground
The restaurant's owner reportedly said that the person in the video is trying to bring down his restaurant, but inspectors discovered other health violations, including a cockroach infestation.
Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Shakes Northern California Near The Geysers
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled parts of Northern California early Monday morning, striking just north of Santa Rosa in one of the state’s most seismically active regions. The quake hit at 7:08 a.m. about half a mile from The Geysers, a hotspot for frequent tremors thanks to the world’s...
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake rattles north of California’s Bay Area
An earthquake rattled the greater San Francisco Bay Area on the morning of Nov. 24, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the 3.9 magnitude temblor was located a less than a mile from the The Geysers in Sonoma County, where the world’s largest developed geothermal field is located. The...
California’s Coastal Train Ride Outside Berkeley Showcases Redwood Valley Beauty
There are many ways to appreciate California's redwoods, some of the tallest trees on earth. You could hike the Rockefeller Loop, an easy trail through a fairytale-like redwood forest. Check into the Alila Ventana Big Sur Resort, which offers luxurious glamping beneath the towering trees, or explore the Trees of...
