Anza expedition celebrates 250th anniversary
On Saturday, the 250th anniversary of the event was commemorated on Pershing Square at the Presidio of San Francisco in a two-hour ceremony.
Families, friends gather at San Francisco Zoo to raise money for brain cancer research
Saturday morning, hundreds of families, friends, healthcare providers and survivors gathered at the San Francisco Zoo to raise awareness and funds for brain tumors and the Northern California Brain Tumor community.
Researchers concerned avian flu could spread to elephant seals in California
The virus has infected elephant seals in the Southern Hemisphere, triggering what researchers describe as an unprecedented wildlife die-off. Researchers are now concerned it could affect elephant seals on the California coast.
Cherished flag thought lost returns to extended family of Livermore WWII airman shot down
Now, another cherished part of the Livermore airman's legacy — believed lost forever — is finally back in the arms of his extended family.
High water levels lead to extended activation of Lake Berryessa's "glory hole" spillway
A rare and mesmerizing scene is taking place in the North Bay as the round "glory hole" spillway at Lake Berryessa is active for the first time in six years.
Heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following Moss Landing lithium battery facility fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.
Pioneering San Francisco metal musician provides inspiration as fitness instructor
Lori Joseph isn't just the guitarist and singer of iconic San Francisco stoner-doom band Acid King; she's also a top instructor of a killer cardio workout known as "BodyPump."
World's largest digital camera completes trip from Stanford lab to Chile observatory
After 20 years in the making, the world's largest digital camera is now atop Cerro Pachón, home of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
Anti-pollution Measure J sees backlash from Sonoma farmers
A summer of discontent is looming in Sonoma County, as Measure J sets the stage for an old story: animal activists vs. large-scale poultry and cattle ranching.
Anticipation grows for rare April 8 solar eclipse, but Bay Area lies well outside path of totality
There's a lot of excitement building for next month's total solar eclipse. But before you dust off your eclipse goggles, you're going to have to plan a trip to experience the full extent of this rare celestial event.
Majestic emperor penguins threatened by climate change
Emperor penguins are not simply majestic. These birds are tough creatures who manage to survive in some of the harshest weather conditions imaginable.
Loma Prieta earthquake 34 years ago could have been far more devastating in the Bay Area
Over three decades after the powerful Loma Prieta earthquake struck, some experts maintain that the strongest quake to hit the Bay Area since 1906 could have been much more destructive.
How and where to view Saturday's solar eclipse in the Bay Area
A rare annular eclipse will sweep through North and South American Saturday morning, but it will be a partial solar eclipse for Bay Area residents.
Fragments of billions-year-old asteroid delivered safely to earth
A capsule carrying asteroid fragments from the early solar system slammed into the atmosphere Sunday before landing gently in the Utah desert.
Bonjour Bennu! Precious asteroid sample hurtles earthward
A half-pound hunk of asteroid is screaming toward impact with earth Sunday morning in the Utah desert and everyone near its bullseye is just fine with that.