The bridge has since reopened.
This could mean bad news for native coastal plants and also increase the likelihood of wildfires.
The only suspect implicated herself in the death, police said.
The U.S. team is favored to win 2:1, according to FiveThirtyEight.com
Consumers should not eat recreationally caught or harvested mussels and clams, the agency warns.
A motorcyclist hit by an allegedly distracted Uber driver is suing the company, alleging it encourages drivers to flout safety.
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The plan passed by the California Public Utilities Commission is being criticized by a San Francisco-based conservation group.
Fireworks are planned in cities throughout the Bay Area.
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Police arrested Gregorio Roque, 65, San Mateo for allegedly brandishing a machete and attacking the victim.
John William Kelley, 52, admits to killing 17-year-old Annette Thur and disposing her body in a ravine.
The new documentary is open in some local theaters.
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The popularity of the program prompted officials to extend the program for one more year.
A bomb-sniffing dog alerted authorities to a package which was later found to be nonhazardous.
More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.
His attorney said the charge 'more accurately reflects what the evidence shows.'
Travelling on the holiday can be stressful, the folks at United Airlines want to make the experience a bit more enjoyable.
San Mateo Sheriff's Department reminds residents that fireworks are illegal in the county, except for San Bruno and Pacifica.
His defense attorney was surprised by the plea deal by the prosecutor. The teacher faces up to six years in prison.
The scare comes on the heels of the federal government warnings of possible terrorist attacks over the Fourth of July weekend.
Officials say the woman had apparently trespassed onto the tracks. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The state's energy grid is feeling the strain of the heat wave. The alert will be in effect through Wednesday.
Police believe the men are responsible for crimes all over the Peninsula.
SB 277 was co-sponsored by Sen. Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, and Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento. Pan is also a pediatrician.
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July 4th is the busiest intake time at shelters, official said. Here are simple tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and happy.
Gov. Brown was waiting on U.S. Supreme Court decision on the lethal injection sedative midazolam.
He was last seen at his home in San Bruno Sunday afternoon.
The family claims the boy was targeted because of his race.
Weather service officials said temps will peak Wednesday in the mid to upper 90s but could go as high as 108 degrees in some locations.
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The initiative proposes a five-cents per ounce tax on water bottled in California.
Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke reveal the most intense moment of filming this Sundance Festival gem.
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Bill saying 'no' introduced Friday. The $1.6 billion in fines and penalties was 'intended to be punitive' and not tax-deductible: CPUC.
Officials say the drought has brought more deer into densely populated neighborhoods, which in turns attract more mountain lions.
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