California is on fire and these people are profiting off it
SFGATE columnist Drew Magary writes on prediction markets hitting new lows, with millions gambled on the outcome of California wildfires.
Body found near site of Calif. nurse’s disappearance likely not her, police say
Human remains found on Palomar Mountain are not believed to belong to missing California nurse Angelica Brophy, authorities said.
Google is quietly testing out new ways to crush the human spirit
The browser’s classic search button was replaced by three new functions: “Create images,” “Brainstorm” and “Ask about files.”
Allen hits go-ahead sacrifice fly, Houston bullpen allows just a run as Astros beat Giants 2-1
Nick Allen hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, Steven Okert led an Astros bullpen that allowed just one run and Houston beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Wednesday. Houston (62-60)…
Massive wildfire erupts with fire tornado near Calif. border.
Several wind-driven fires are rapidly burning in northern Nevada, near the California border, prompting thousands of residents north of Reno to evacuate.
As Big Sur wildfire grows, some residents choose to stay and fight
Defying mandatory evacuation orders, these Big Sur residents are staying in place and helping their neighbors fight the Timber Fire.
Teen driver may face prosecution in crash that killed 4 Marin teens, judge rules
A judge denied diversion on Monday for the teen driver in last year’s crash, which happened on San Geronimo Valley Road in Marin County.
Driver missing after vehicle plunges 300 feet off Highway 18 in Calif.
On Aug. 4, a driver plunged around 300 feet off Highway 18 by the Big Bear Dam, and they’re still missing.
Rookies Bryce Eldridge and Carson Whisenhunt lead the Giants past the Astros, 4-1
Bryce Eldridge homered, fellow rookie Carson Whisenhunt pitched 5 2/3 innings after working out of two early bases-loaded jams and the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1 on Tuesday…
30-year-old who set El Capitan speed record dies in climbing accident
Jacob “Jake” Whisenant, 30, died in a climbing accident in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.