Local punk-metal favorites Glowing Brain play early show at Knockout Sunday
A rising force on the Bay Area underground for several years, Oakland band Glowing Brain headlines an early happy hour show at the Knockout Sunday.
CANCELED Desert-rock heroes Fatso Jetson headline the Kilowatt in San Francisco's Mission
One of the pioneering bands of Southern California's desert rock scene during the '90s, guitarist Mario Lalli's long-running group Fatso Jetson returns to San Francisco Saturday night to play the Kilowatt with noted local bands the Freak Accident and Disastroid.
Cruise offers $75,000 settlement to resolve CPUC investigation into pedestrian crash
Robotaxi company Cruise is offering to pay $75,000 to settle the investigation into an October crash involving a pedestrian.
BottleRock 2024 announces line-up with headliners Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks
BottleRock Napa Valley organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the 2024 edition of the Wine Country music festival with headliners Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks and Maná.
Memorial for Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le set for Wednesday in Castro Valley
The Oakland Police Department on Friday confirmed that the official law enforcement memorial service for Officer Tuan Le has been scheduled for Wednesday morning.
New Yosemite National Park reservation system for vehicle entry launched
A pilot reservation system for Yosemite National Park launched Friday morning, giving guests who plan to visit the park this year a chance to get one of the limited spots aimed at reducing congestion.
San Francisco's Rickshaw Stop celebrates 20th anniversary with series of shows
In a post-pandemic era when San Francisco is far more frequently lamenting the closure of venerable music venues, the Rickshaw Stop is marking two decades of operation with a full month of special shows.
Storm-damaged Pacifica Pier to close for repairs until late January
Officials in Pacifica announced that the closed Pacifica Pier would be remain shut down for several weeks to repair damage sustained during recent stormy weather.
72-year-old Florida man arrested for threatening to kill Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell
A 72-year-old Florida man was arrested Wednesday morning for apparently threatening to kill a member of Congress -- apparently Bay Area Rep. Eric Swalwell -- and his children, according to the Southern District of Florida United States Attorney's Office.
Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $713,000 sold in Lafayette
While it wasn't the big Mega Millions jackpot, a lottery player who purchased a ticket in Lafayette this week got lucky with a $713,000 prize.
3 arrested after Santa Rosa ID theft investigation uncovers drugs, guns, child endangerment
A months-long investigation into a man suspected of mail theft and credit-card fraud led to three arrests Tuesday on a variety of charges including drug and weapon possession and child endangerment.
Thieves use car to ram SF Bank of America branch on Balboa Street, steal ATM
Police in San Francisco are investigating the reported theft of an ATM from a Bank of America branch on Balboa Street where suspects rammed the building with an SUV to gain access.
Boyfriend arrested for homicide of missing Capitola woman; human remains found in Tilden Park
Police in Capitola on Tuesday arrested the boyfriend of a woman who went missing last month in connection with her homicide and confirmed human remains were found in Berkeley's Tilden Park during the investigation.
Stormy weather washes up inactive WWII bomb at Santa Cruz County beach
In Santa Cruz County, the bomb squad had to be called in after an inactive bomb washed ashore at a Pajaro Dunes beach this past weekend.
Get around on New Year's Eve with free rides from Bay Area transit agencies
New Year's Eve partygoers will be able to get around for free Sunday night into Monday morning as multiple Bay Area transit agencies offer complimentary services for the holiday.