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What Was That Strange Streak Of Light In The Bay Area Sky Friday Morning?

Mysterious Streak Of Light Leaves Scientists Baffled; Was It A Meteorite, A Missile, Or A UFO? (VIDEO)

Sep 15, 2014 10:54 AM EDT

Two days after people across the U.S. West coast reported witnessing a mysterious streak of light shoot across the morning skies, there has still been no explanation. While Bay Area residents saw the strange light around 6 a.m. Friday, the phenomenon was also reported in Oregon and Nevada.

Jeremy Lin or a Wax Figure? NBA Star Fools The Heck Out of Museum Guests (SEE IT)

Sep 11, 2014 04:55 PM EDT

Jeremy Lin played off his whereabouts very well at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in San Francisco on Wednesday.

ISIL is now threatening to assassinate Twitter employees

ISIS-Related Account Issues Death Threats to Twitter Employees

Sep 09, 2014 12:47 PM EDT

A Twitter account associated with ISIS, also known as the Islamic State, threatened on Sunday night to assassinate Twitter employees in San Francisco for closing down their accounts, warning them that they would “bring the war” to San Francisco.

Two Deer Get Royal Pass As Drivers Slow Down At San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge

Sep 06, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

Two deer made their way out of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge safely as drivers patiently let pass the hopping mammals, Friday.

Uber's New Carpool Service Now Available in San Francisco

Sep 02, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

Uber has made its new fare-splitting service Uberpool available in San Francisco as a cheaper way to get rides through the city.

Labor Day Weekend 2014: What To Do In Your City

Aug 29, 2014 04:09 PM EDT

We’ve compiled a list of all of the happenings in the biggest cities of the U.S. You won’t be bored this Labor Day weekend!

China Submarine Can Travel from Shanghai to San Francisco in 100 minutes

Chinese Submarine Can Travel from Shanghai to San Francisco in 100 minutes

Aug 28, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

Researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology are developing a submarine capable of travelling from Shanghai to San Francisco in at most 100 minutes.

Eaze Pot Delivery App Faces Scrutiny in San Francisco

Aug 12, 2014 03:32 PM EDT

San Francisco city officials are trying to crack down on weed delivery apps, similar to how the city shut down predatory parking apps.

George Davis says public nudity is a freedom of expression.

George Davis Says Public Nudity Is Freedom Of Expression

Aug 07, 2014 04:09 PM EDT

San Francisco Board of Supervisors candidate George Davis walked around Times Square naked yesterday campaigning the right to be nude.

Pez dispensers are scattered throughout New York City this weekend filled with a sweet prize of $100.

Sweet Deal in NYC: Hidden Pez Dispensers in City Filled With Cash

Aug 05, 2014 09:30 PM EDT

Jason Buzzi and Yan Budman are donating money through the movement Hidden Cash where they hide money throughout big cities and leave clues on Twitter.

MonkeyParking app shuts down in San Francisco

San Francisco Banning App That Lets People Sell Parking Spots

Jun 24, 2014 11:41 AM EDT

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera sent a cease-and-desist letter to startup MonkeyParking Monday, threatening to take legal action if the company doesn't stop selling apps that let people pawn off their public parking spots.

Model of San Francisco Made with 3D Printing

May 30, 2014 10:25 AM EDT

3D Printing is becoming a tool for designing cities thanks to urban design firm Steelblue.

CNN Turns To Google Glass Explorers For Breaking News Content Through iReport

Get A Free Drink For Wearing Your Google Glass

Mar 24, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

A San Francisco-based hotel is offering a free drink to those who visit the bar wearing Google's computer tech eyewear.

Google Confirms Sale of Mysterious Barge

Google Barge On The Move; Goodbye San Francisco, Hello Stockton

Feb 28, 2014 03:38 AM EST

Google Barge is reportedly on a move to set up a new home in Stockton, after the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission issued notice to expedite work or shift elsewhere.