Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress

Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.

San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement

More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.

17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules

A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.

Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’

Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.

SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies

San Francisco’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network has been queried on behalf of out-of-state and federal agencies, validating fears that many privacy advocates have had about the program.

Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.

The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Newsom says Trump ordered DOJ to put him on 'hit list'

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Republican President of the United States had ordered the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife, putting them on what he described as "Trump's hit list." 

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.

Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community

With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.

Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag

In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.

James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81

James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."