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Lawrence Hall of Science reopens doors just in time for Halloween fun
The University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science is reopening this weekend for some spooky Halloween fun after a 19-month Covid-19 shutdown. Visitors are encouraged to come in...Read More
State Covid-19 cases jump 50 percent in past three weeks
California’s rate of positive coronavirus tests has increased nearly 50 percent over the last three weeks, possibly portending the next wave of the pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday....Read More
‘Horrified’ Airbnb offers support in quadruple homicide investigation
A large Halloween party at an Airbnb rental in Orinda, where four people were fatally shot, was not authorized, Airbnb said Friday.Read More
Ghosts, ghouls greet guests in after-dark Winchester Mystery House Halloween tour
Hosts and possibly ghosts of the Winchester Mystery House will be offering Halloween thrills Thursday at the haunted mansion in San Jose. “Unhinged,” a suspenseful walk through the mansion...Read More
County clerks offer couples ‘scare-amony’ Halloween weddings
Nothing says “I love you, let’s make it official” like being married by a zombie or the Little Mermaid. That’s why the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder is once again...Read More
Michael Myers killing spree brings the ‘Halloween’ spirit
The whole time through Halloween, characters ask Michael Myers if he could talk and explain why he kills. Why doesn’t anybody just hand him a cup of coffee and...Read More
Two stable, two dead after Halloween party shooting
Two people who were injured in a shooting that killed two others in East Palo Alto early Sunday morning are currently listed in stable condition and are expected to...Read More
Two shot after Oakland sideshow
At least two victims were injured in a shooting Tuesday night following sideshow activity in Oakland,Read More
Teens wreak havoc in Great America rampage
A group of about 100 juveniles caused fights and stole cellphones from attendees of a Halloween Haunt event at the California's Great America theme park.Read More
Suspect arrested in attempted Pacifica kidnap
Police have arrested a suspect in the attempted kidnapping of a girl in Pacifica on Monday afternoon.Read More
Trick-or-treating girls hit by car
Two young trick-or-treaters were struck by a vehicle in Santa Rosa Monday evening.Read More
Pacifica police investigate attempted Halloween kidnapping
Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a child in Pacifica late Monday afternoon.Read More
Teacher takes home Half Moon Bay pumpkin title
A third-grade teacher walked away with the grand prize at the 43rd Annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.Read More
Super Bowl City draws record BART crowds
As Super Bowl City in San Francisco is in full swing, BART officials said they have already experienced record-breaking ridership in the last two days.Read More
Man faces life for 2012 Halloween stabbing
A Santa Rosa man faces 26 years to life in prison when he is sentenced Monday morning for the first-degree stabbing murder of a transient woman in 2012.Read More
Cal student takes fatal dive at concert
A 20-year-old University of California at Berkeley student died in a fall during a concert at Oakland's Oracle Arena on Halloween night, authorities said today.Read More
Dozens arrested in wild Santa Cruz Halloween
Santa Cruz police today said they handled a wild crowd of more than 15,000 people in the downtown area on Halloween.Read More
Officials warn of scary Halloween for pedestrians
This year there’s a “perfect storm” of potential dangers on Bay Area streets.Read More
Rain looks likely on Halloween
Bay Area trick-or-treaters and Halloween revelers may need to add an umbrella to their costumes.Read More
Pixie fingered in botched costumed pot heist
It's Halloween night, about 2 a.m. A grown woman in a pixie suit comes to your door in a panic. What do you do?Read More