Man dies after car plunges 500 feet off Highway 1 cliff onto beach
A man died after his car fell nearly 500 feet off a Highway 1 cliff near Santa Cruz on Monday, according to authorities.
May 19, 2026Open source
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Largest fire ever recorded burns Santa Rosa Island, endangering ‘gem of California coast’
A wildfire sparked by the flare of a shipwrecked mariner has burned nearly a fifth of Santa Rosa Island and marks what officials called the largest blaze rec...
May 18, 2026Open source
The best disc golf course in California is found in Santa Cruz KSBW 29 MIN
Topping the worldwide list are courses in Sweden and Norway, but when it comes to the best course in California, it can be found in Santa Cruz.
May 6, 2026Open source
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.
May 23, 2026Open source
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4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment More than a week a...
More than a week after a series of large wildfires broke out across Southern California and burned nearly 23,000 acres of land, firefighters are finally reac...
May 26, 2026Open source
Early-morning fire damages former Bay Area school
The Vallejo school has been closed since June 1989, according to the California Department of Education.
May 25, 2026Open source
State of emergency in California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Efforts are on to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California where tens of thousands have been ordered out of their homes. (AP Ph...
May 23, 2026Open source
Evacuation centers fill up in southern California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
Evacuation centers remained open in Southern California on Saturday as authorities worked to cool an overheated chemical storage tank and keep it from explod...
May 23, 2026Open source
Caltrans considering 140 mph bus that would take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The California Department of Transportation is exploring the idea of a high-speed bus system that could travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
May 21, 2026Open source
24-year-old arrested after speeding pickup truck fatally hits 2 e-motorcycle riders in Sac County
Two e-motorcycle riders are dead after they were struck by a speeding pick-up truck in a suspected DUI crash in Sacramento County on Monday night, the Califo...
May 19, 2026Open source
Speeding pickup truck fatally hits 2 e-bike riders in Sacramento County, CHP says
Two e-bike riders are dead following a crash in Sacramento County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
May 19, 2026Open source
Nancy Pelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in race to succeed her in Congress House Speaker...
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on Monday endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in the race for California's 11th Congressiona...
May 19, 2026Open source
Classic ’90s rock act celebrates 30th anniversary of its best album on tour
Smashing Pumpkins tickets going on sale for concert tour show in San Jose
May 18, 2026Open source
Motel-to-housing conversion plans eyed in San Jose near train line
More than 100 apartment units are being eyed at a San Jose site in a project that would consist of the conversion of an existing hotel to housing and the dev...
May 18, 2026Open source
Sweetgreen opens at El Paseo de Saratoga — with new protein wraps
Sweetgreen restaurant, which specializes in farm-to-table salads, wraps, bowls and plates, has expanded to El Paseo de Saratoga in San Jose.
May 18, 2026Open source
Hunt for buried chest with $10,000 inside leaves San Francisco parks damaged
The hunt for a buried chest with $10,000 inside has not only had treasure seekers searching in and around San Francisco, but has also left a toll on city parks.
May 18, 2026Open source
Loma Prieta: Looking Back on the Earthquake 33 Years Later
The Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Oct. 17, 1989, killing 63 people and injuring thousands. Here's a look back 33 years later.
May 18, 2026Open source
'We'll be busy all night,' Sacramento crews work to clear downed tree branches after strong winds
Strong winds in Sacramento caused trees and branches to fall, damaging cars and buildings, as crews worked tirelessly to clear the debris.
May 18, 2026Open source
Person killed in early morning shooting in San Francisco
A person was shot and killed in San Francisco's Sunset District early Sunday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
May 18, 2026Open source
Karen Bass, Xavier Becerra top new poll for L.A. mayor, California governor
The incumbent mayor is leading among likely voters, but not by a big enough margin to avoid a Nov. 3 runoff with either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman.
May 17, 2026Open source
PG&E planned outages start in Northern California over fire danger Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers...
Many Pacific Gas and Electric customers are without power on Sunday as planned de-energizations start over critical fire weather.
May 17, 2026Open source
Hopland REC celebrates 75 years at public event Sunday
One of the most unique research facilities in the state of California will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend by hosting a public event Sunday...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old girl abducted from LA
An Amber Alert was activated by the California Highway Patrol Monday evening for an abducted child believed to be traveling with a suspect in Los Angeles...
May 26, 2026Open source
Residents near California chemical tank forced to flee: "You're freaking out" Emergency crews raced overnig...
Emergency crews raced overnight to prevent a tank holding a volatile industrial chemical from exploding at an aerospace facility in Southern California.
May 26, 2026Open source
Orange County DA launches probe into toxic chemical leak in California Orange County District Attorney Todd...
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Saturday announced that his office had launched an investigation into a Garden Grove-based aerospace facility...
May 26, 2026Open source
Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old child abducted from Los Angeles, police say Police say that 4-year-old Da...
Police say that 5-year-old Daleyza Fregoso was abducted from Los Angeles on Sunday, May 24 by 40-year-old Ruben Fregoso. They are believed to be in a white L...
May 26, 2026Open source
Federal government approves emergency declaration for Orange County amid chemical threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials in Southern California had requested that President Donald Trump approve an emergency declaration.
May 26, 2026Open source
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
A storage tank holding between 6,000 and 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate overheated Thursday and began venting vapors into the air.
May 26, 2026Open source
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
A damaged chemical tank in Southern California has a crack, potentially lowering the risk of a cataclysmic explosion, though an evacuation order remains in e...
May 26, 2026Open source
Orange County evacuees remain displaced as they hope to return to normal
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May 26, 2026Open source
Overnight mission determines Orange County tanks will not explode
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May 26, 2026Open source
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