Infrastructure expert Jimmy Thompson joins HNTB as principal tunnel engineer

HNTB's newest tunnel expert Thompson has served in high-level positions on California projects

Race Cars Drive Across Golden Gate Bridge Ahead of Sonoma IndyCar Race

The 11th GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma Verizon IndyCar Series season finale is this weekend at the Sonoma Raceway.

5 Tips To Fight 'Super Lice' As South San Francisco Kids Go Back To School

Some preventative and treatment steps to take.

Is Your Freshman Fearing High School? Don't Dismiss Such Worries, Parents!

Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue

Dead Whale Found in Oakland Estuary Towed Away, Necropsy Planned Friday

So far this year, there have been reports of six stranded whales in the Bay Area.

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall: Early Spoilage Possible

More than 2 million pounds may have inaccurate "Best When Used By" dates.

SFO Extends TNC Pilot Permit Program; Taxi Drivers Complain of Violations

Taxi drivers complain that transportation network company drivers, such as Lyft, Uber and Sidecar, skirt the rules and clogging traffic.

Burlingame Dog Sitter Charged with Animal Cruelty

The incident came to light when a video taken by a neighbor was turned over to the Peninsula Humane Society.

SAN FRANCISCO TO HOST USTA FREE TENNIS PLAY EVENT

USTA Free Tennis Play Events Being Held Nationwide to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

SSF Police Arrest Two Outstanding Suspects in Gang Assaults Case

Officers arrested South San Francisco residents Robert Fabris III, 23, and Alejandro Benavides, 18, Tuesday after serving search warrants.

2 Dogs Rescued After Falling Off Cliff With Man, Woman

The two dogs remained after crews rescued the woman, but are now with their owners, humane society spokesman.

Former La Honda Man Arrested, Accused Of Lewd Acts With His Two Daughters

The allegations date back to 2001 when the man and his children resided in San Mateo County

SoCal Legislator's Request for Audit of Planned Parenthood Rejected

Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, alleges Planned Parenthood was illegally selling aborted fetus tissues.

San Francisco comfort-food icon changes culinary hands

Tommy’s Joynt, one of San Francisco's longest thriving, comfort-food restaurants, has been acquired by long-time restaurateur Chris Henry.

Conservatorship Workshop with Stephen W. Dale

Free Conservatorship Workshop: for families with members who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Hosted by Parca on 9/22/2015

Former Bay Area Resident Suspected of Killing 2 During Live Television Interview

The suspect shot himself after posting his own video of killing reporter and cameraman outside Roanoke, Va.

Local teens commute from breakfast table to their computers for first day of school

South San Francisco families are invited to attend California Virtual Academy back to school events to learn about full-time online school

Barcelona Man Remains in Jail for Having Toy Grenades at San Francisco International Airport

Spanish national Pedro Maillo-Briz, 38, remains in custody in San Mateo County on $10,000 bail.

San Francisco Man Charged with Insider Trading

A San Francisco man is one of three men charged for allegedly using insider bank information about pending mergers to play the stock market.

One of America's Most-Dangerous Jobs May Surprise You

Think the most dangerous jobs in America are firefighting, policing, soldiering and lumber-jacking? You’re right. But Fido’s a danger, too.

California May Bear Brunt of Chinese Market Crash

Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.

El Nino Intensifies: What It Means For Winter

The El Niño weather pattern will likely bring less snow to the East Coast, say forecasters, and more precipitation to parched California.

Geico Agrees to Pay $6M to Settle Alleged Misleading Business Practices

The Consumer Federation of California alleged the insurance giant mislead consumers by display rates that were not its lowest available.

5 Things To Know About The Stock Market Plunge

What does the chaos mean for you?

SoCal Lawmaker Leads Charge for Audit of Planned Parenthood

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez alleges Planned Parenthood is involved in the black market selling organs harvested from aborted fetuses.

Deputies Arrest 2 in San Carlos for Trying to Return Stolen Items for Cash

The pair had receipts from major stores in the Peninsula and East Bay and were trying to steal items on the receipt to return.

Shaboo Tales: A Wordless Poet

A hedgehog gets creative in his attempt to communicate his master's message to Lady Blythe.

Grateful Dead Most Famous Band From California?

Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous bands from each state and Greatful Dead came out on top.

Update: Suspicious Item Cleared at SFO

Passengers at Terminal 2 were rerouted while authorities cleared the item.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Thousands Of New Job Openings Posted In California Over The Past Week

Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.

Statewide Employment Makes Gains in July

Locally, San Mateo and Marin counties have the lowest unemployment rate, at 3.6 and 3.7, respectively.

VIDEO REVIEW: Is "Mistress America" a Mistress of Nothing?

Greta Gerwig (“Frances Ha”) and Lola Kirke (“Gone Girl”) deliver a double dose of reality and comic relief in “Mistress America.”

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

WATCH: The 'Easiest Way' to Shuck Corn

We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

The 1940's: 70th Anniversary of the end of World War II

Wine Country Celebration includes polo, cowgirls, carriages and more.

BART Elevators to Get Odor-Reducing Makeovers

Crews will thoroughly clean, disinfect and repair the entire elevator, including the area underneath the floor.

South San Francisco CA: SamTrans FREE Bus Rodeo Aug 30th 2015

Watch professional bus drivers vie for prizes.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.