Many California officials responded with a range of ridicule and concern about reopening the nearly century-old prison. State Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat, called it “unhinged.” ...

US President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Alcatraz Island return to its former role as a high-security prison, ...

2000 — Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals hits his 12th home run of the season, against the San Francisco Giants. The ...

In 1962, three men broke out of Alcatraz and tried to cross San Francisco Bay using an improvised raft and DIY life vests inspired by projects in the magazine.

In the span of 14 team games in April, Smith played all of 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF, RF and DH. Throw in the fact that he was a ...

A Bay Area startup is taking a different approach in an attempt to help solve the housing crisis by using a matchmaking platform to connect college students and homeowners. When most students have ...

During Valero's most recent earnings call, CEO Lane Riggs said, "California has been pursuing policies to move away from ...

Bryan Woo has dominated the Athletics no matter which city the franchise calls home. The Oakland native will face the Athletics in West Sacramento for the initial time when his Seattle Mariners close ...

The 49ers entered this offseason with starting quarterback Brock Purdy entering the final year of his rookie deal. Despite ...

Jung Hoo Lee belted a two-run homer in the third inning and added an RBI single during a nine-run 11th, lifting the visiting ...

Alcatraz is in San Francisco Bay off the coast of San Francisco and visible from the Golden Gate Bridge. It is best known for ...

Supes vote 9-2 to approve extra spending—but the police budget is going to face a lot more scrutiny this summer ...