September 2026
Fire blazes through remote Death Valley hot springs campground, prompting closure
On Tuesday, a fire tore through Death Valley National Park leading a remote hot springs campground to temporarily shut down.
Mother of Bay Area teen who died using ChatGPT gives emotional testimony
The mother of a Bay Area teen who died after using ChatGPT urged Congress this week to take action before more people are harmed.
New forecast points to wet winter in California courtesy of El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects above-normal amounts of rain and snow across California this winter
New poll shows Californians deeply divided over Proposition 40
A new poll found that California’s billionaire tax is sharply dividing the state, with a narrow majority supporting it.
Fishing boat capsizes beneath Golden Gate Bridge, killing 1 and critically injuring 2
On Thursday, a boat capsized under the Golden Gate Bridge, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to two.
Yosemite wildfire explodes, reaching over 1,000 acres near Wawona
Yosemite National Park’s Dome Fire has reached over 1,000 acres near Wawona and its iconic waterfall.
Billionaire-backed news outlet the San Francisco Standard and CEO sued, accused of sexual harassment
The San Francisco Standard and one of its co-founders have been sued by a former employee.
Gilroy ICE facility blocked after sparking ‘wave of fear’ among residents
Last week, a judge blocked the development of an ICE detention facility in Gilroy amid a legal battle waged by Santa Clara County and California.
2 Brentwood high school students ID’d in horrific weekend crash
Two students died and another was injured in a crash in Antioch early Sunday morning.
South Lake Tahoe mayor goes to jail for harassment after bar altercation
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass will do at least 10 days in jail after he was found guilty of harassment last month.