California reintroduces beavers into Plumas County waterway to renew ecosystem
California has reintroduced beavers into the wild for the first time in nearly 75 years, in cooperation with the Mountain Maidu tribe of Plumas County.
Yosemite National Park rolls out new reservation pilot system for vehicle entry
Visitors driving into Yosemite National Park will need to reserve their slot under a new reservation pilot system beginning in April, the park announced Wednesday.
Update: Trespasser at Caltrain station in custody after hours-long standoff atop power pole
A trespasser who climbed a power pole above a Caltrain station platform at Fourth and King Streets in San Francisco forced a halt to train service in and out of the station for hours Thursday morning before he voluntarily came down.
Watch: San Jose road rage incident leaves dog critically injured; suspect arrested
A man involved in a violent road rage incident that severely injured a dog earlier this month in San Jose has been arrested, police announced Wednesday.
Missing Piedmont mother found safe days after failing to get on plane in Houston
A woman from Piedmont who didn't get on her flight back to San Francisco after being treated at a Houston clinic has been found safe, according to her family.
San Jose man arrested in June carjacking, kidnapping
A man being sought in a June carjacking and kidnapping in San Jose was arrested earlier this month, police announced Wednesday.
Shooting in East Oakland's Foothill Square neighborhood kills 1
A shooting in Oakland late Tuesday morning left one person dead, police said.
Gas leak at CYO Camp in Sonoma County overcomes more than a dozen campers; 2 hospitalized
A gas leak at a Sonoma County youth camp Tuesday affected more than a dozen campers and sent two children to the hospital, authorities said.
Mountain lion spotted in Rohnert Park neighborhood
Residents of a Rohnert Park neighborhood were alerted after a mountain lion was spotted near homes Tuesday morning.
Freezing overnight temps, wet weather returning to Bay Area
A frost advisory and a freeze warning were issued for a second straight day Monday for parts of the Bay Area and Northern California with subfreezing temperatures again expected overnight.
Early morning fire burns Caltrans offices in San Rafael near Hwy 101/580 interchange
A fire burned a Caltrans building in San Rafael early Monday morning, authorities said.
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes; CDC expands recall
Health authorities issued an alert Friday of a deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products, with nearly 100 cases seen across dozens of states.
Burglars smash vehicle into front of Kohl's department store in Pleasant Hill
A group of burglars drove a vehicle into the front of a Kohl's department store in Pleasant Hill on Thanksgiving evening, police said.
San Jose parents charged in fentanyl poisoning death of 18-month-old daughter
A San Jose couple was charged with murder in the August death of their 18-month-old daughter from fentanyl and methamphetamine poisoning authorities said Wednesday.
Fire torches Oakland's Horn Barbecue restaurant just 2 days after being tagged with graffiti
Popular West Oakland restaurant Horn Barbecue was significantly damaged in a fire Tuesday morning, just two days after being defaced with graffiti, authorities said.