Humble BART supervisor saves man's life: 'That's what I'm here for'
You've all seen the video by now— a courageous BART employee lifts an intoxicated man who fell onto the track way back on to the platform right as a train approaches at Oakland's Coliseum Station. But John O'Connor says he doesn't feel like a hero.
You've all seen the video by now— a courageous BART employee lifts an intoxicated man who fell onto the track way back on to the platform right as a train approaches at Oakland's Coliseum Station. But John O'Connor says he doesn't feel like a hero.
Firefighters near full containment in Maria Fire that destroyed homes in Ventura County
Firefighters in Ventura County were close to reaching full containment on a fire that sparked just south of Santa Paula.
Firefighters in Ventura County were close to reaching full containment on a fire that sparked just south of Santa Paula.
2 murder suspects escape from central California jail through hole in bathroom ceiling
Officials say two men charged with murder were able to escape from a central California jail early Sunday.
Officials say two men charged with murder were able to escape from a central California jail early Sunday.
Library patrons may face months-long waiting periods for e-books following policy change for new titles
One of America’s five largest publishing houses, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., announced it will be significantly restricting the sales of its e-books to libraries during the first eight weeks after publication, spurring outrage from public libraries across the country.
One of America’s five largest publishing houses, Macmillan Publishers Ltd., announced it will be significantly restricting the sales of its e-books to libraries during the first eight weeks after publication, spurring outrage from public libraries across the country.
Search underway for two murder suspects who escaped from California jail
Officials are trying to find out how two men charged with murder were able to escape from a central California jail.
Officials are trying to find out how two men charged with murder were able to escape from a central California jail.
Milpitas teacher on leave after wearing blackface to school
Student Karrington Kenney captured the teacher dressed as Common, the rapper. The video, which the school verified as legitimate, shows the teacher's face is painted black.
Student Karrington Kenney captured the teacher dressed as Common, the rapper. The video, which the school verified as legitimate, shows the teacher's face is painted black.
Kincade Fire 80% contained; Trump threatens to cut off aid to California
The fire was first reported Oct. 23 at 9:27 p.m. northeast of Geyersville on Kincade Road in Sonoma County. Firefighters expect to fully contain the blaze on Nov. 7.
The fire was first reported Oct. 23 at 9:27 p.m. northeast of Geyersville on Kincade Road in Sonoma County. Firefighters expect to fully contain the blaze on Nov. 7.
Horse dies after sustaining injury during Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita racetrack
Another horse has died after suffering an injury during a race Saturday afternoon.
Another horse has died after suffering an injury during a race Saturday afternoon.
Colin Kaepernick spends 32nd birthday giving out free food, supplies to homeless
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist spent his birthday giving free food and supplies to the homeless in Oakland, California.
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist spent his birthday giving free food and supplies to the homeless in Oakland, California.
BART supervisor hailed a hero after saving man from oncoming train
The video shows the two hugging afterward and a crowd cheering in the background.
The video shows the two hugging afterward and a crowd cheering in the background.
Apple pledges $2.5B to address California housing crisis
Nearly 30,000 people left San Francisco between April and June of this year and homeownership in the Bay Area is at a seven-year low.
Nearly 30,000 people left San Francisco between April and June of this year and homeownership in the Bay Area is at a seven-year low.
‘Part of the solution’: Apple to donate $2.5 billion to combat housing crisis in California
"Before the world knew the name Silicon Valley, and long before we carried technology in our pockets, Apple called this region home," the company said in an announcement.
"Before the world knew the name Silicon Valley, and long before we carried technology in our pockets, Apple called this region home," the company said in an announcement.
In wake of Orinda shooting, city council to discuss short-term rentals this week
In the wake of the death of five people at a party in a short-term-rental house in their city this past Thursday night, Orinda City Council members on Tuesday will talk about possible changes to the city's short-term rental rules.
In the wake of the death of five people at a party in a short-term-rental house in their city this past Thursday night, Orinda City Council members on Tuesday will talk about possible changes to the city's short-term rental rules.
Trump threatens to cut funding for California wildfires
President Trump is threatening to cut U.S. funding to California for aid during wildfires that have burned across the state during dry winds this fall.
President Trump is threatening to cut U.S. funding to California for aid during wildfires that have burned across the state during dry winds this fall.
Recreational crab season opens, officials issue warning about neurotoxin
The California Department of Public Health advises people catching crab recreationally not to consume the viscera (internal organs or guts) of crab caught in two coastal areas due to the presence of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin.
The California Department of Public Health advises people catching crab recreationally not to consume the viscera (internal organs or guts) of crab caught in two coastal areas due to the presence of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin.
Matthew McConaughey, volunteers prepare hot meals for SoCal firefighters
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Airbnb to ban 'party houses' in wake of deadly California shooting
Airbnb Inc. says it’s banning “party houses” in the wake of a deadly shooting at an Airbnb rental in California.
Airbnb Inc. says it’s banning “party houses” in the wake of a deadly shooting at an Airbnb rental in California.
Fast-spreading ‘46 Fire’ breaks out in Jurupa Valley following pursuit
A brush fire that sparked in Jurupa Valley prompted evacuations and quickly spread to Riverside early Thursday morning, officials said.
A brush fire that sparked in Jurupa Valley prompted evacuations and quickly spread to Riverside early Thursday morning, officials said.
'Love is thicker than smoke:' California couple forges on with wedding despite wildfire
As their photographer, Naomi Lehr of Valkyrie Photography, pointed out, "it also represented a really poignant moment in time."
As their photographer, Naomi Lehr of Valkyrie Photography, pointed out, "it also represented a really poignant moment in time."
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for Coachella 2020
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for both weekends of Coachella and three shows in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.
Rage Against the Machine will reunite for both weekends of Coachella and three shows in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.