Dangerous smog chokes national parks
Smog is so bad in some of California’s national parks that visitor centers must warn would-be hikers.Read More
Radioactive tuna found off California coast
Cesium-134 and 137 isotopes from Japan's Fukushima disaster have been detected in bluefish tuna caught near San DIego.Read More
Slow going for Martinez Bridge
A project to connect downtown Martinez to Waterfront Park was first proposed in the 1930s. More than 80 years later, it's still a slow crawl.Read More
‘Earthquake’ rumbles through Golden Gate Park
A new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences lets visitors experience the chilling tremors of the 1906 earthquake. Read More
John Boehner is a lousy tipper
At dinner in Half Moon Bay last week, House Speaker John Boehner and his entourage didn't exactly make it rain.Read More
Cleaner gas makes for higher prices
California's high standards when it comes to environmentally-sensitive gasoline also means higher prices at the pumps.Read More
Giants trying to patch holes in Belt
Bruce Bochy is working with the struggling but stubborn Brandon Belt to adjust his mechanics at the plate.Read More
Coit Tower finds funds for a facelift
Mayor Ed Lee announced funding has been found to freshen Coit Tower and its iconic frescoes. Read More
Probe questions Bay Bridge concrete
Just what you needed, a bit of food for thought as you look forward to traversing the brand new eastern span of the Bay Bridge.Read More
Police nab SF bank robbery suspect
Lately, San Francisco banks have been plagued by a string of withdrawals made the old-fashioned way: With a gun.Read More
Fog lifts for birthday fireworks
Sunday's daytime clouds cleared up right on schedule to delight thousands with a show for the ages.Read More
Tasty, pricey abalone tempt poachers
At $100 per abalone and up, the profits of abalone poaching can sometimes be too much to resist.Read More
Silicon Valley farm grows synthetic bling
A De Beers-owned company has opened its first U.S. facility in Santa Clara that will grow and harvest fake diamonds.Read More