September 2026
Biologists fear the worst as Bay Area seabirds starve
International Bird Rescue has taken in 162 common murres from Northern California beaches this year, with a notable spike since August.
Emergency bridge repair to cut Olympic National Park in half
A major bridge closure is set to break Olympic National Park’s famous loop this fall, adding hours of driving for visitors trying to see the entire peninsula.
How to get a slice of the $250M Apple settlement
A sign-up portal to receive a payment from a $250 million Apple settlement is now open.
Pacific hurricane reaches Category 5 in record time
Record-high water temperatures, mostly from this year’s rapidly strengthening El Niño, are fueling storm after storm in the Pacific.
Woman who survived near-fatal San Francisco dog attack speaks out
A Sept. 8 dog attack in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood left a woman with life-threatening injuries that have required multiple surgeries.
Woman’s body hidden under Calif. home without owner knowing, sheriff says
A Big Bear man was arrested on suspicion of her 2006 killing after remains were found hidden beneath a home, apparently without the owner’s knowledge.
Endangered sea turtle lays eggs in California for first time in recorded history
On Wednesday, lifeguards spotted an olive ridley sea turtle digging a nest and laying her eggs near Seal Beach.
Golden mussels spread to East Bay’s Lake Del Valle for the first time
Golden mussels have spread to a popular reservoir in the East Bay, prompting officials to enforce a 30-day quarantine on all boats launching at Lake Del Valle.
Married couple found dead in Southern California home, sheriff says
A married couple were found dead in their Ventura County home after a family member requested a welfare check. Detectives recovered a firearm.
New poll shows Californians’ preferences for 2028 presidential run
Voters in California are starting to feel lukewarm about either former Vice President Kamala Harris or Gov. Gavin Newsom running for president in 2028.