10-Year-Old Rescued From Rip Current By Teen Lifeguard Says He Thought He Was Going To Die

"I'm super thankful for him saving my life," Nathaniel Rai said about the teen lifeguard, Ryder Williams.

Lake Tahoe Tree Poisoning Investigation Grows After More Trees Targeted, Sheriff Says

More trees with an unknown substance around their bases were discovered Aug. 2.

Northern California Gann Fire Closes Schools, Recreation Areas As It Burns More Than 7,000 Acres

District officials said they decided to close all school sites after monitoring changing winds and air quality throughout Tuesday.

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Kaiser Permanente hospitals recognized for high-quality care

U.S. News & World Report’s annual study rates Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals among the nation’s best

Kaiser Permanente supports organizations addressing hunger as Bay Area residents navigate higher food costs

More than $2.8 million in grants awarded to 74 organizations in the Bay Area

Beloved SF Cartoon Museum Closes After 42 Years Following Curator's Arrest

"It is time to close this chapter," the museum's executive director said in a statement.

Woman Who Dismembered Roommate With Hacksaw In SF Gets Decades In Prison: DA

A jury found the woman guilty of second-degree murder earlier this year.

SF Giants Trade Robbie Ray, Luis Arraez Ahead Of Deadline

The San Francisco Giants hold a 47-65 record with just a few months left in the season.

5 Arrested As Investigators Bust Oakland Drug Houses: Police

San Francisco police say they seized more than eight pounds of illegal drugs during the raids.

SF Giants Suspend Pay Of Outfielder Who Crashed Into Firetruck

The crash delayed Harrison Bader's "prior treatment timeline for plantar fasciitis," and his return to the field, team officials said.

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Man Found Dead On San Francisco Caltrain Platform

olice said the man was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday morning, and the Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death.

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Westmoor High School Students Explore United Airlines Technical Operations at SFO

The field trip was part of an ongoing collaboration between Mentoring Mission, Westmoor HS, and United Airlines Technical Operations

Teen Lifeguard Saves Boy + Why Millions Of Butterflies Are Fluttering Around NorCal: Saturday Smiles

World pizza champion to open East Bay restaurant + wildlife center in need of donations and more nice news.

6 Displaced After Apartment Fire In SF: FD

Firefighters rescued one resident and several family pets after flames tore through an apartment building.

Tech CEO Who Offered Job Interviews For Tattoos Of Bay Area Company Logo Apologizes

The San Francisco startup founder said he "got carried away" after backlash over a promotion at an afterparty.

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Drones Could Soon Be Delivering Your DoorDash Orders

The company announced Wednesday it had received FAA certification to commercially operate its own drone delivery service.

SF Punk Band Arrested After Putting On Show Outside Vans Warped Tour: Report

The band was arrested two songs into their performance, according to a Long Beach Watchdog report.

Imposter Websites Scammed Tourists Booking Hotels, Lawsuit Says

The third-party sites misled consumers, according to SF's city attorney, who is asking the court to "help us get people their money back."

San Francisco Median 2-Bedroom Rent Soars To $6,000/month, Report Says

The real estate company Zumper said it is the first time median rents in the city have topped $6,000.

Reports Of Airport Immigration Arrests Come Amid Increased TSA-ICE Collaboration, Sources Say

TSA agents are increasingly giving ICE "tips" or "leads" so that agency can arrest, detain and process individuals for deportation.

Survivor Of Alcatraz Boat Disaster Reunites With Fishermen Who Saved Her Life

Stefanie Gollmer thanked the two charter fishermen who rescued her from the deadly Volare sinking in an emotional reunion.

Bay Area Man Leads Program Getting Young Students Interested In STEM

Students' faces light up as they explore physics and chemistry hands-on.

Workers At Leading AI Companies Call For A Slowdown In AI Development

Slowing AI's development runs counter to firms' business goals as they compete with one another.

SF Mayor Introduces Legislation To Tackle Food Insecurity

The push comes as San Francisco works to address rising food insecurity made worse by cuts by the Republican-controlled Congress last year.

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'Terrified' Rescue Dog Spent 2 Days In SF Caltrain Tunnel Before Being Found

San Francisco animal control said the dog got spooked and ran from its owner before being found in the tunnel.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan Takes Blame For Crash; Police Say "Clerical Error" Wrongly Faulted Other Driver

The head-on collision between Shanahan's 2023 Tesla Model S and a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV happened on July 14 in Palo Alto.

These Bay Area River Otters Have Developed A Taste for Pelicans: Report

Despite their small stature and playful nature, experts say river otters can be violent.

Medical Examiner Identifies Pedestrian Killed In SF's SOMA Neighborhood

The fatal crash happened on July 14.

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49ers Coach Recovering From Serious South Bay Car Crash

The team said the coach will begin training camp on a limited basis while recovering from injuries suffered in last week's collision.

49ers Coach Recovering From Serious Bay Area Car Crash

The team said the coach will begin training camp on a limited basis while recovering from injuries suffered in last week's collision.

4 Men Shot After Trying To Stop Couple's Argument In SF

Police said the victims were trying to intervene in a dispute between a man and woman when the gunman opened fire.

Bay Area Quake | Killer At Large | Forced Labor, Banned Pesticides Used Near Waterway: NorCal In Brief

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Body Found In Water Near Golden Gate Bridge: Police

The body was recovered from the water near Point Diablo Saturday morning, police said.

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