Rescue workers remove bricks from crushed cars under the remains of a collapsed two-story building in Paso Robles, Calif., following an earthquake, in this Dec. 22, 2003 file photo.Gary Kazanjian/ASSOCIATED PRESS I was on the way to the movies when the earthquake hit. The magnitude 6.5 quake would change the face of my hometown and … Read more
A vehicle is submerged in floodwaters near an overpass as rain comes down, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Santa Barbara, Calif.Eugene Garcia/AP Streets across the California coastal city of Santa Barbara were flooded amid torrential rains on Thursday as a slow-moving storm walloped Southern California. The storm dropped some of the heaviest rain on Santa Barbara … Read more
Editor’s note: In this recurring column, SFGATE food writers celebrate the Bay Area’s rich deli culture by spotlighting longtime family-run delis — the neighborhood institutions — and the newer community sandwich hubs. Many cultures from around the world have developed unique sandwiches that reflect their bounty. There are sandwiches from Italian delis that specialize in cured meats, banh … Read more
It’s not often that you’ll catch In-N-Out updating its iconic menu, but the burger chain recently turned heads when it added not one, but two new items. On Monday, the beloved California burger chain announced that it will now offer Cherry Coke and a “lite pink” lemonade in its drink lineup. “I’m so excited to … Read more
Photographer Justin Katz captures Yosemite’s elusive “snowliage.” Justin Katz Photography As the seasons change from fall to winter, there’s a spectacular event that can occur in Yosemite National Park — but only if the seasonal stars align. The annual pops of yellow, orange and red that sprinkle the valley floor and other parts of the park … Read more
SACRAMENTO, California — When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: an ice skating rink in Ontario, ski slopes around Lake Tahoe, farmland in the Central Valley. And — coming soon — kitchen faucets. California regulators on Tuesday approved new rules to let water agencies recycle … Read more
The FAA also issued a departure delay at 9:14 a.m. Tuesday for 15 minutes and increasing due to wind. The FAA issued a ground delay for flights departing to SFO, with an average wait time of 55 minutes due to low ceilings. If you’re picking up someone from SFO, check the status of their flight through … Read more
The California community of Altadena was about to start an annual countdown it has done 101 times. At the heart of this community is Christmas Tree Lane, where a row of 138-year-old deodar cedars was waiting to begin glimmering with strung-up bulbs. Advertisement Article continues below this ad At the Dec. 9 event, the light … Read more
FILE: Comedian Ali Wong performs onstage during the Moontower Comedy Festival at The Paramount Theatre on April 21, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Rick Kern/WireImage “I really think that for a woman, 40 is a golden age…” Ali Wong announced to a packed Masonic Auditorium, drawing cheers from the crowd. “…to get divorced.” This was the … Read more
A BRITISH millionaire was living the high life with his younger lover before he was allegedly kidnapped by 15 men in disguises. Colin Armstrong, 78, was reportedly snatched in Ecuador after criminals dressed as police ransacked his estate. 6 Brit millionaire Colin Armstrong and his lover Katherine Paola Santos were reportedly kidnapped at the weekendCredit: … Read more
