August 2026
Firefighters pull 18 people from windows during SF apartment fire
Early Thursday morning, San Francisco firefighters saved 18 apartment residents trapped by a burning fire on the second and third floors.
Person found dead in home burned in massive Gann wildfire
The Gann Fire has scorched over 10,000 acres and destroyed at least seven structures.
Hiker suddenly ‘submerged from my feet to my shoulders’ in Glacier National Park
A hiker fell into quicksand-like mud near a lake in Glacier National Park and quickly became immobilized.
Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village aghast after trees criminally poisoned
In the wealthy Incline Village, Nevada, a series of tree poisonings on one of its private beaches is baffling law enforcement and the community.
Rare homicide in Novato sparks search for masked suspect
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Novato on Tuesday. The man later died of his injuries, police said.
Gann Fire live updates: Fast-moving blaze threatens 919 homes
The Gann Fire in Calaveras County is moving quickly, mapping at 9,363 acres as of Wednesday afternoon.
Stanford scientists discover cells that could hopefully break apart tumors
A group of Stanford researchers recently discovered an explosive cell in flatworms that appears to sacrifice itself in order to kill other cells.
Abrams hits tiebreaking triple in 11th and pitcher Mikolas drives in run as Nats beat Phils 10-4
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking, two-run triple in Washington’s six-run 11th inning, pitcher Miles Mikolas drove in a run in his first at-bat since 2021, and the Nationals snapped their seven-game skid…
Cody Bradford pitches effective innings in first outing since 2024 as Rangers blank Giants
Texas starter Cody Bradford pitched 4 1/3 effective innings in his first appearance since September 2024 as the Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0.
Calif. man sues Amazon after tabletop firepit explodes in his face
The San Diego lawsuit tests emerging legal theory that Amazon can be held liable for faulty products it delivers but doesn’t make.