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Wisp performs on the Sutro stage at the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 11, 2024.

How an SF local went from college student to rock star overnight

Beams of light shine down through Balconies Cave in Pinnacles National Park.

The darkest corner of one of Calif.'s least-explored national parks

Christopher Owensin Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. 30, 2012.

Brilliant, troubled San Francisco star makes surprising comeback

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Black bear mauls 3-year-old girl in tent at campground near Yellowstone

A black bear mauled and injured a 3-year-old girl in a tent at a private campground just...

Man gets 7 years in prison for dragging Bay Area baker to her death

The owner of Angel Cakes died in February 2023 after the robbery.

Calif. groups buy 11,000 acres from timber company to protect huge reservoir

Trinity Lake is Calif.’s third biggest reservoir. Now, it has a little more help.

SF prosecutors charge 26 pro-Palestinian protesters who blocked GG Bridge

San Francisco prosecutors have charged 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge...

The Calif. car salesman who drove bears from Yosemite to Los Angeles

One man brought bears to Southern California in hopes they'd boost tourism.

SF Denny's that was once California's most expensive has closed

"The cost of doing business is tremendous."

Suspected serial killer arrives in California to face murder charges

"There may be additional victims locally and in other states."

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California

FILE: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 20 Starlink internet satellites into space soars across the sky after sunset above the Pacific Ocean after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 18, 2024, as seen from San Diego, Calif.

Elon Musk company brings tourism boom to 'armpit of the Central Coast'

Thirty-eight years later, the town may be getting the tourism boost it always wanted.

Contentious, divisive development at Palisades Tahoe moves ahead

"The same damn plan that we've been successfully stopping for more than 10 years."

San Francisco classic rock radio station rebrands to include '90s hits

Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs onstage during Weekend 2 - Day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California.

California skydiving student who died in 'dust devil' fall identified

Kayla Black, 28, died after her tandem skydive hit a rare weather event in Riverside County, California.

San Francisco ticketing company lays off 100 workers as sales fall

The company has rebounded since the pandemic, but is still cutting staff.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's Memorial Service outside of San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, California, United States on October 05, 2023.

The GOP says San Francisco is a mess. Kamala Harris should agree.

"She can recast San Francisco's woes as a strength of her candidacy."

FILE: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 20 Starlink internet satellites into space soars across the sky after sunset above the Pacific Ocean after launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 18, 2024, as seen from San Diego, Calif.

Elon Musk company brings tourism boom to 'armpit of the Central Coast'

Thirty-eight years later, the town may be getting the tourism boost it always wanted.

Contentious, divisive development at Palisades Tahoe moves ahead

"The same damn plan that we've been successfully stopping for more than 10 years."

San Francisco classic rock radio station rebrands to include '90s hits

Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs onstage during Weekend 2 - Day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California.

San Francisco ticketing company lays off 100 workers as sales fall

The company has rebounded since the pandemic, but is still cutting staff.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's Memorial Service outside of San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, California, United States on October 05, 2023.

The GOP says San Francisco is a mess. Kamala Harris should agree.

"She can recast San Francisco's woes as a strength of her candidacy."

California skydiving student who died in 'dust devil' fall identified

Kayla Black, 28, died after her tandem skydive hit a rare weather event in Riverside County, California.

Sports

Mike Nolan, Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy Photo Illustration.

Ex-49ers coach reportedly unloads decades-old Aaron Rodgers beef in new book

A new book on Aaron Rodgers will reportedly unveil the long-simmering beef.

16-year-old US Olympian says funniest possible thing after winning gold

Quincy Wilson postponed getting his driver’s license to go to the Olympics.

Steph Curry's supernova saves Team USA in epic Olympic comeback win

Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States celebrates while Aleksa Avramovic #30 of Team Serbia reacts after Team United States' victory against Team Serbia during a Men's basketball semifinals match between Team United States and Team Serbia on Day 13 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on Aug. 8, 2024 in Paris, France.

USA water polo overcomes rare Olympics 'brutality penalty,' eliminates Australia

Alex Bowen of Team United States is challenged by Milos Maksimovic of Team Australia in the Men's Quarterfinal match between Team United States and Team Australia on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on Aug. 7, 2024 in Nanterre, France.

'F—king bulls—t': SF Giants manager caught on mic amid ejection for awful call

Melvin got his money's worth amid the ejection, and the live broadcast caught it all.

Olympian Katie Ledecky of Team United States poses on the Today Show Set on Aug. 4, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

Katie Ledecky will finally be Team USA flag bearer at the Olympics

Ledecky is slated to be a U.S. flag bearer for the first time in her Olympics career.

Mike Nolan, Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy Photo Illustration.

Ex-49ers coach reportedly unloads decades-old Aaron Rodgers beef in new book

A new book on Aaron Rodgers will reportedly unveil the long-simmering beef.

16-year-old US Olympian says funniest possible thing after winning gold

Quincy Wilson postponed getting his driver’s license to go to the Olympics.

Steph Curry's supernova saves Team USA in epic Olympic comeback win

Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States celebrates while Aleksa Avramovic #30 of Team Serbia reacts after Team United States' victory against Team Serbia during a Men's basketball semifinals match between Team United States and Team Serbia on Day 13 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on Aug. 8, 2024 in Paris, France.

'F—king bulls—t': SF Giants manager caught on mic amid ejection for awful call

Melvin got his money's worth amid the ejection, and the live broadcast caught it all.

Olympian Katie Ledecky of Team United States poses on the Today Show Set on Aug. 4, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

Katie Ledecky will finally be Team USA flag bearer at the Olympics

Ledecky is slated to be a U.S. flag bearer for the first time in her Olympics career.

USA water polo overcomes rare Olympics 'brutality penalty,' eliminates Australia

Alex Bowen of Team United States is challenged by Milos Maksimovic of Team Australia in the Men's Quarterfinal match between Team United States and Team Australia on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on Aug. 7, 2024 in Nanterre, France.

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Fitness tracker deal! The Fitbit Inspire 3 is now $19 off

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FOOD

Rendering of Tokyo Central at Bay Street Emeryville's newly completed plaza.

After years of secrecy, Bay Area mall announces massive grocery store

The 3-year-old mystery has finally been solved.

She ran SF’s Taco Bell marathon in a day, Here are the high (and low) lights.

"I love Taco Bell, and I love running."

Man gets 7 years in prison for dragging Bay Area baker to her death

A view of Angel Cakes bakery in Oakland. Owner Jen Angel is in "grave condition" after a robbery on Monday, Feb. 8, 2023.

This might be the most unusual restaurant location anywhere in Hawaii

The Rim has an expansive wall of windows where you can watch Kilauea Volcano.

SF Denny's that was once California's most expensive has closed

"The cost of doing business is tremendous."

Chef Edward Wooley, a.k.a. Chef Smelly tosses some garlic noodles in the kitchen at Chef Smelly's Creole food stall at the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 10, 2024.

What it's like to sell 12,000 pounds of noodles in one weekend

The Bay Area pop-up uses a U-Haul to bring ingredients to the fest.

Rendering of Tokyo Central at Bay Street Emeryville's newly completed plaza.

After years of secrecy, Bay Area mall announces massive grocery store

The 3-year-old mystery has finally been solved.

She ran SF’s Taco Bell marathon in a day, Here are the high (and low) lights.

"I love Taco Bell, and I love running."

Man gets 7 years in prison for dragging Bay Area baker to her death

A view of Angel Cakes bakery in Oakland. Owner Jen Angel is in "grave condition" after a robbery on Monday, Feb. 8, 2023.

SF Denny's that was once California's most expensive has closed

"The cost of doing business is tremendous."

Chef Edward Wooley, a.k.a. Chef Smelly tosses some garlic noodles in the kitchen at Chef Smelly's Creole food stall at the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 10, 2024.

What it's like to sell 12,000 pounds of noodles in one weekend

The Bay Area pop-up uses a U-Haul to bring ingredients to the fest.

This might be the most unusual restaurant location anywhere in Hawaii

The Rim has an expansive wall of windows where you can watch Kilauea Volcano.

CULTURE

The San Francisco Giants had a "Giants AI" segment, showing fans what they would look like in a Grateful Dead universe, on their scoreboard for in-game entertainment on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

SF Giants found the most SF way possible to celebrate Grateful Dead night

Jerry Garcia Tribute Night brought scores of Grateful Dead fans to Oracle Park.

How an SF local went from college student to rock star overnight

She grew up in SF's Sunset District. Now she's playing Outside Lands.

Brilliant, troubled San Francisco star makes surprising comeback

Christopher Owensin Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. 30, 2012.

What it's like to sell 12,000 pounds of noodles in one weekend

Chef Edward Wooley, a.k.a. Chef Smelly tosses some garlic noodles in the kitchen at Chef Smelly's Creole food stall at the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 10, 2024.

Boos for $15 pizza slices, cheers for Chappell: Best and worst of Outside Lands 2024

From main pop girls to price-gouged pizzas.

Chappell Roan fans scream in excitement at the Lands End stage while Chappell Roan performs during Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.

From Chappell Roan to Alex the Great, here are our best Outside Lands pics

All the style trends and buzzy performers from SF's biggest music weekend.

The San Francisco Giants had a "Giants AI" segment, showing fans what they would look like in a Grateful Dead universe, on their scoreboard for in-game entertainment on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

SF Giants found the most SF way possible to celebrate Grateful Dead night

Jerry Garcia Tribute Night brought scores of Grateful Dead fans to Oracle Park.

How an SF local went from college student to rock star overnight

She grew up in SF's Sunset District. Now she's playing Outside Lands.

Brilliant, troubled San Francisco star makes surprising comeback

Christopher Owensin Auckland, New Zealand, Jan. 30, 2012.

Boos for $15 pizza slices, cheers for Chappell: Best and worst of Outside Lands 2024

From main pop girls to price-gouged pizzas.

Chappell Roan fans scream in excitement at the Lands End stage while Chappell Roan performs during Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.

From Chappell Roan to Alex the Great, here are our best Outside Lands pics

All the style trends and buzzy performers from SF's biggest music weekend.

What it's like to sell 12,000 pounds of noodles in one weekend

Chef Edward Wooley, a.k.a. Chef Smelly tosses some garlic noodles in the kitchen at Chef Smelly's Creole food stall at the Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Aug. 10, 2024.

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