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Firefighters who rescued a dog that tumbled 40 feet off a sandy cliff over the ocean onto a ledge received plenty of rewards, California officials and news outlets reported. “He was happy. He knew he got rescued. He was wagging his tail . He was giving everyone kisses,” Rescue Capt. Samuel Menchaca of the San...

Local and state officials gathered outside the Alameda County Administration Building in Oakland on Friday to announce their plans to help residents acquire food after most federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits remain frozen during the government shutdown. County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas...

Thunderstorms, up to 60 mph winds and minor flooding are possible.

A Bay Area driver made his first court appearance in connection with a deadly hit and run in Tucson, Arizona, where three University of Arizona students were struck and killed near campus. He is facing second-degree murder and felony hit-and-run charges.

(KRON) — A woman was arrested for stealing tenants’ identities while she was working as a property manager in the Bay Area, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. “The suspect — a former apartment manager — used her job to access tenants’ personal information, then created fake IDs, personal email...

Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, California, there’s a place where wild things roam… and they’re not just hiding in the shade. The Living Desert is a unique blend of zoo, botanical garden, and immersive desert experience that feels like stepping straight into nature’s sun-baked masterpiece. But this isn’t your typical walk around a zoo — this is a full-sensory adventure where you can feed a giraffe, hike winding trails, and get face-to-face with creatures from across the world’s deserts.

Nestled beneath the snow-capped majesty of Mount Shasta, there’s a place where the air smells like calm and the views look like a dream. Mt Shasta Lavender Farms, tucked away on a peaceful stretch of Montague, CA, is the kind of destination that sneaks up on your senses—in the best way possible. One moment, you’re driving through open ranchland; the next, you’re surrounded by rows upon rows of fragrant purple blooms and staring out at one of the most iconic peaks in Northern California.

If you thought animal sanctuaries were all about quiet strolls and peering through fences, think again. Tucked into the high desert landscape of Phelan, California, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary hides a playful surprise: a miniature railway that chugs right through this fascinating refuge. It’s part safari, part storybook, and totally unexpected.

Tucked into the towering redwoods of Felton, California, Mount Hermon Adventures isn’t your average zipline park—it’s a full-on, heart-thumping, laughter-inducing, Instagram-worthy playground in the sky. If you’ve ever dreamed of flying through the forest or testing your mettle on treetop obstacle courses, this is your golden ticket.

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about an open sky, a glowing screen, and the crackle of car radios tuned just right. West Wind Drive-In Sacramento taps into that feeling perfectly, offering more than just a movie—it’s a full sensory rewind to simpler, slower evenings, but with a modern twist. Whether you're revisiting your own drive-in memories or introducing someone else to the experience for the first time, this spot promises a quirky slice of Americana right off the highway.