Supporters say campus protests are effective; experts differ
Chants of "Free Palestine!" continued ringing out across the UC Berkeley campus, Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests continued around the Bay Area and nation. Some demonstrators see the current cause as the latest in a long line of civil actions aimed at changing the course of society for the betterment. But some experts say using rallies and campus occupations isn't as effective as it was in the 1980s or 60s.
Chants of "Free Palestine!" continued ringing out across the UC Berkeley campus, Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests continued around the Bay Area and nation. Some demonstrators see the current cause as the latest in a long line of civil actions aimed at changing the course of society for the betterment. But some experts say using rallies and campus occupations isn't as effective as it was in the 1980s or 60s.
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage stolen in San Francisco
Thieves broke into the car of U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff, who was in San Francisco for an event – forcing a change of plans, specifically his attire, for one of his events.
Thieves broke into the car of U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff, who was in San Francisco for an event – forcing a change of plans, specifically his attire, for one of his events.
"Let's find him": Helicopter pilot remembers O.J. Simpson chase
The low-speed white Ford Bronco chase may be the one singular thing that people remember about O.J. Simpson more than anything else.
The low-speed white Ford Bronco chase may be the one singular thing that people remember about O.J. Simpson more than anything else.
United Airlines plane clips wing of parked aircraft at SFO
A United Airlines plane was pulling into a gate at San Francisco International Airport and accidentally clipped the wing of another aircraft, the airline confirmed.
A United Airlines plane was pulling into a gate at San Francisco International Airport and accidentally clipped the wing of another aircraft, the airline confirmed.
Easter money heist: LA thieves steal up to $30M in cash
The up to $30 million heist happened in Los Angeles’ Sylmar neighborhood. It’s among the largest cash burglaries in L.A. history.
The up to $30 million heist happened in Los Angeles’ Sylmar neighborhood. It’s among the largest cash burglaries in L.A. history.
Watch: Thief disguised as trash bag steals package
The homeowner thought the wind might have blown the parcel, before checking the door camera footage to discover it had been taken by a crafty criminal.
The homeowner thought the wind might have blown the parcel, before checking the door camera footage to discover it had been taken by a crafty criminal.
Family warning others about getting plastic surgery in Mexico following sister's death
One family is speaking out and warning others after their sister died during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico.
One family is speaking out and warning others after their sister died during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in “An Officer and a Gentleman," has died.
Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in “An Officer and a Gentleman," has died.
Video: Suspect clings to moving car while being chased by police
Dramatic dashcam video shows a domestic violence suspect in California's Central Valley clinging to the side of a car while being chased by police.
Dramatic dashcam video shows a domestic violence suspect in California's Central Valley clinging to the side of a car while being chased by police.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has had history of legal troubles
Homeland Security raided Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home on Monday as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, officials revealed. This event adds to a series of legal entanglements involving the musician.
Homeland Security raided Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home on Monday as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, officials revealed. This event adds to a series of legal entanglements involving the musician.
Watch these dolphins steal the show for whale watchers in California
Some passengers on a whale watching tour in California got more than they bargained for earlier this month.
Some passengers on a whale watching tour in California got more than they bargained for earlier this month.
102-year-old Oakland man ordered to clean up graffiti on fence or pay thousands
A 102-year-old Oakland man faces thousands of dollars in fines unless he removes graffiti on his property.
A 102-year-old Oakland man faces thousands of dollars in fines unless he removes graffiti on his property.
Aliens aren't coming to California. SpaceX launch leaves streak of light over LA skies
No, aliens aren't invading California. A streak of light and contail left by a SpaceX launch left people wondering if there was a UFO over Los Angeles.
No, aliens aren't invading California. A streak of light and contail left by a SpaceX launch left people wondering if there was a UFO over Los Angeles.
Mother accused of killing son, stuffing him in suitcase arrested in LA 2 years later
A mother from Indiana was arrested in Los Angeles Friday in connection with the death of her then-5-year-old son, Cairo Jordan.
A mother from Indiana was arrested in Los Angeles Friday in connection with the death of her then-5-year-old son, Cairo Jordan.
Man allegedly Googled 'how to kill your ex's fiancé' before murdering him
Jesse Alvarez was found guilty of first-degree murder for the deadly shooting of his ex-girlfriend’s fiancé in 2021.
Jesse Alvarez was found guilty of first-degree murder for the deadly shooting of his ex-girlfriend’s fiancé in 2021.
Giants manager Bob Melvin requires team to stand for national anthem
San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem.
San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem.
US Border Patrol shoots, kills bandit robbing migrants in California
Bandits have been entering the U.S. and robbing migrants turning themselves in for processing, before fleeing back into Mexico.
Bandits have been entering the U.S. and robbing migrants turning themselves in for processing, before fleeing back into Mexico.
California seizes record 62,000 pounds of fentanyl
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that operations supported by the California National Guard have resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, valued at about $649 million.
Woman steals Amazon work van because she 'just needed to get back to San Jose'
A woman stole an Amazon delivery van in Palo Alto because she “just needed to get back to San Jose," Palo Alto police said.
A woman stole an Amazon delivery van in Palo Alto because she “just needed to get back to San Jose," Palo Alto police said.