Endangered monkey rescued in Vallejo recovering at Oakland Zoo
(KRON) — An endangered spider monkey found during a narcotics-related search warrant in Vallejo last week is now recovering at the Oakland Zoo, according to officials. The female monkey, named Violeta, is around 18 months old. She was found to be in “decent” health during her initial exam, and was started on calcium...
The Colorado Connection to the Zodiac Killer: A Possible Lead
America’s Zodiac Killer is believed to have murdered at least five people between December 1968 and October 1969 — and remains unidentified to this day. The shootings and stabbings took place over 10 months in California's San Francisco Bay Area. Two victims survived. One of them claimed the killer was someone from...
Delivery driver off the hook for fatally stabbing woman during three-way knife fight over...
A judge has thrown out a murder case against a delivery driver who chased down his own stolen van from Oakland to Berkeley and got into a fatal scuffle with the people who had taken it. Raymond Johnson of Downey had also faced charges of attempted murder and assault with...
9 Little-Known Facts About How San Francisco’s ‘Crookedest’ Street Got Its S-Curves
Lombard Street’s eight tight switchbacks between Hyde and Leavenworth are photographed so often they feel timeless, but the winding block is only a century old. From a single homeowner’s brainstorm to movie-making lore, here are nine surprising nuggets that explain how—and why—San Francisco ended up with its famous...
Fast-Moving Grass Fire Contained After Burning Near California Homes
Brentwood, California — A grass fire in Brentwood on May 9 prompted a swift response from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District after multiple 911 calls reported visible flames in an open field.
Video: Coyote seen digging up grave at California cemetery
A Northern California family came across a grim scene while visiting grandma’s grave for Mother’s Day.
Man completes running entire length of every Alameda County street
ALAMEDA, California (KPIX) — On Saturday morning, an Alameda man completed an astonishing journey: running the entire length of every street in Alameda County. Over the years, he covered 16,000 streets, displaying a level of human determination that is hard to fathom. Chris Thom’s journey began when he moved...
Late spring rain, gusty winds to douse Northern California; Hail possible as temperatures drop
The Bay Area and Northern Monterey Bay are bracing for unsettled weather as strong onshore winds, light rain, and cooler temperatures roll in today, according to the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area office.
California gas prices soar following fire at one of state’s last remaining refineries
BENICIA, Calif. – Bay Area drivers are feeling the pinch at the pump as gas prices spike following a fire Monday at the Valero refinery in Benicia—one of only nine refineries still producing gasoline in California.
Crews respond to fire at vacant school building in Oakland
(KRON) — Crews responded to a fire that broke out Sunday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department. The fire broke out at an abandoned former adult school on the 2500 block of Church Street. The building was home to the Adult Evening School, which closed more than 35 years ago, according to state records. […]
