August 2026
Padres acquire former Cy Young winner Robbie Ray from Giants for another playoff push
The San Diego Padres acquired veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants in a trade for two prospects. The Padres have won eight of nine to move one game back of the final wild-card…
Even as SF rent skyrockets, Santa Cruz is still the most expensive place to rent in the US
Santa Cruz is woefully behind in building new housing and retaining residents as rents continue to skyrocket.
New San Francisco poll finds dramatic reversal on policing views
A majority of San Francisco voters support police drones and live cameras two years after the city expanded police surveillance powers.
New species discovered on expedition to Channel Islands National Park
The animal was discovered over 6,000 feet below the ocean’s surface during an expedition of the deep ocean.
Body of missing 17-year-old at Caswell Memorial State Park is found
The body of a missing teen in Caswell State Park was found after they had disappeared in the water Saturday afternoon.
Phillies beef up lineup with 3-time NL batting champion Luis Arraez from San Francisco
The Phillies have acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. Arraez is hitting .324 this season with four homers and 47 RBIs. He’s a four-time All-Star known for…
MLB trade deadline: Phillies add Luis Arraez as table-setter for Harper and Schwarber
The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a big swing by acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants to create RBI opportunities for sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle…
Study finds California farmland is sinking shockingly fast
A new study found that land around the Sacramento Valley sank up to nearly 3 feet due to groundwater pumping during the drought years.
Girl’s drowning at California reservoir now a homicide investigation, sheriff says
The tragic drowning of a 3-year-old girl at Don Pedro Reservoir has become a homicide investigation, the Tuolumne County Sheriff confirmed.
Traffic on Bay Bridge recovering after major crash
Traffic was gridlocked on the Bay Bridge Sunday morning after a crash in the westbound lanes.