Wildlife officials crack down on unexpected black market operating in Bay Area: ‘High demand’
As part of their enforcement efforts, wildlife officials stopped cars and conducted surveillance. Wildlife officials crack down on unexpected black market operating in Bay Area: 'High demand' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Can’t afford an average home in S.F.? Try a mansion in Sacramento instead
The two regions’ affordability gap extends to their home prices — even on the upper end of the scale.
Rock thrown at firefighter’s head in Vallejo, 1 arrested: PD
One person was arrested for allegedly hitting a firefighter in the head with a rock in Vallejo on June 27, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
17 incarcerated dads in tuxedos danced with daughters at San Quentin’s ‘Parenting Prom’
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in April 2025, something extraordinary happened at California 's most famous prison , San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC). The prison's chapel was transformed into a gorgeous ballroom: music filled the air, an illuminated dance floor beckoned, the scent of fresh flowers wafted...
Family heartbroken after father killed when sedan falls over Albany overpass
ALBANY, Calif. - The family of a father killed last week when his sedan fell over an overpass in Albany in a three-car accident that involved an alleged drunk driver said they are "heartbroken" at their loss. In a GoFundMe post, Erika Aguirre wrote that Daniel Alejandro Oliva Morales leaves...
Oakland man who threw rock at Vallejo firefighter arrested after short chase, police said
An Oakland man who threw a large rock at a firefighter in Vallejo has been arrested, police said Sunday.
Oakland children’s hospital workers end strike after judge denies injunction
According to the union, a federal judge denied their request to stop UCSF Health from proceeding to cancel union contracts. The cancellation would turn employees into direct UCSF employees, effective July 6.
Popular California Market Closing After Half a Century
One popular market in Northern California is set to close after 50 years of existence.
Tip to APD Leads to Fireworks Seizure from Storage Units
Perfect timing—just one week before the Fourth of July holiday, Alameda Police Department (APD) received a tip about illegal fireworks being stored and sold at a storage facility in Alameda. During the investigation, APD detectives uncovered a second unit containing more than 1,500 units of illegal fireworks,...
This Oceanfront Garden Near Fort Bragg Has Cliffside Trails, Dahlia Fields, And Hummingbirds Galore
Tucked along a rugged stretch of Northern California’s coast, there’s a place where wild Pacific breezes mingle with the scent of rhododendrons, and seabirds call out above crashing waves. If you're looking for that sweet spot where nature meets artistry, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is your dream stop—part garden oasis, part coastal wonderland.
