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.
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter made a hard landing, only one crew member sustained a minor injury.
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There were major delays at SF stations in the San Francisco International Airport, Millbrae, Daly City and East Bay directions.
The initiative proposes a five-cents per ounce tax on water bottled in California.
The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce introduced the official logo for the 2015 Art & Wine Festival designed by Vasco Morelli.
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.
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The suspect was wearing a ski mask, dressed in all black and armed with a semi-automatic pistol.
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 ruling made gay marriage legal in all 50 states.
No issues or problems were reported but BART police want to create the policy to strengthen the relationship with the LGBT community.
A bill requiring almost all California children to be vaccinated against diseases such as measles cleared a major hurdle Thursday.
In a 6-3 majority opinion, the Court rules the law was meant 'to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them.'
Over 2,000 participants will either run the 5K timed course or enjoy a leisurely run/walk participating in holiday themed activities.
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The speed restrictions are intended to protect endangered whales, which can be killed or seriously injured in a ship strike.
Ridership is typically slow during these weekends, but officials say riders should arrange for other modes of transportation.
The fares increase as little as 5 cents and as much as 40 cents, depending on the routes.
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The new study finds Bay-area workers earn around 47 percent above the U.S. average of $22.71 an hour.
Lottery officials said a winner has come forward and is waiting to be cleared.
59-year-old Ronaldo Ocumen was arrested in South San Francisco early Sunday.
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