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16,000 nuclear weapons exist in the world, and with millions of shipping containers passing through America's ports, the demand for better screening of shipments has never been higher. New research into nuclear materials detection could help.
With Cinco de Mayo just on the horizon, I've been thinking about chicken mole, one of my favorite Mexican dishes. It's a complex dish to make, but there are some fairly simple adaptations.
UC Santa Cruz has perfected the science of beer, and explains how sprouting barley then roasting it gives us the craft brew flavors that are fueling an entire new culinary economy.
Walnut Creek has unveiled a mobile app for drivers that is tied into the city's traffic lights, providing drivers with audible cues on how long before the lights will change.
Family members of a Guatemalan immigrant shot and killed by police earlier this year are the plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed against the city and county of San Francisco, as well as Police Chief Greg Suhr on Friday.
For the first time, scientists have edited DNA in human embryos, a highly controversial move garnering much criticism in the scientific community.
A San Jose police officer faces nearly four years in jail if convicted on charges of marijuana possession with intent to sell after being arraigned Friday afternoon.
The trend of whales washing ashore continues, this time in Santa Cruz County. Lab officials are investigating the deaths of two gray whale carcasses that washed up this week.
A Berkeley woman loves her new car, but has a big problem with her new randomly generated license plates ending in 666.
Police arrested a 12-year-old boy Thursday evening on suspicion of robbery after finding a BB gun tucked into his waistband that was spray-painted black to look like a real gun, police said Friday.
Gusty winds above 37 mile per hour, rainfall after 11 p.m., and snow in the mountains will hit Northern California as a brief storm moves through the drought-parched state.
San Francisco's Planning Commission has recommended putting a cap on hosting short-term housing rentals to 120 nights a year in an amendment proposed by Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Mark Farrell.
Our KPIX extended 7 Day Forecast is broken down into three regions: Coast, Bay and Inland. Technically, Redwood City is considered the Peninsula.
Assuming you've snagged an Apple Watch, your wrist is now a tool belt for seamlessly controlling your finances, home and health without ever reaching into your pocket.
How much you drink, whether you like your job, and if you're engaged are all factors insurance companies can learn from your social media, and begin using to set your premiums, or even hike your rates.
