2nd Sesame Street Place park to open in San Diego

2nd Sesame Street Place park to open in San Diego

Officials with SeaWorld Entertainment and Sesame Workshop announced Monday that they are opening the country's second Sesame Place park in San Diego in spring 2021. The first Sesame Place theme park opened almost 40 years ago outside Philadelphia.

Officials with SeaWorld Entertainment and Sesame Workshop announced Monday that they are opening the country's second Sesame Place park in San Diego in spring 2021. The first Sesame Place theme park opened almost 40 years ago outside Philadelphia.

Say goodbye to this Robin Williams mural in San Francisco

Say goodbye to this Robin Williams mural in San Francisco

The mural of the late Robin Williams on Market Street between Sixth and Seventh streets is poised to be demolished this week, along with a 1907-era building that once housed a theater, billiards parlor and strip club.

The mural of the late Robin Williams on Market Street between Sixth and Seventh streets is poised to be demolished this week, along with a 1907-era building that once housed a theater, billiards parlor and strip club.

Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park; 34th since December

Another horse euthanized at Santa Anita Park; 34th since December

Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, died on Saturday after suffering an injury to his left leg during the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th death of a horse at the track since Dec. 26.

Satchel Paige, a 3-year-old gelding, died on Saturday after suffering an injury to his left leg during the fifth race at Santa Anita, the 34th death of a horse at the track since Dec. 26.

‘The Trilliad’: Professor puts modern-day spin on ancient classic by rapping ‘The Iliad’

‘The Trilliad’: Professor puts modern-day spin on ancient classic by rapping ‘The Iliad’

University of Southern California classics professor Brandon Bourgeois has translated Homer’s Greek classic, "The Iliad," for students in the 21st century.  Bourgeois rapped the epic poem during one of his lectures, hoping to continue the tradition of spoken word for a more modern audience. 

University of Southern California classics professor Brandon Bourgeois has translated Homer’s Greek classic, "The Iliad," for students in the 21st century.  Bourgeois rapped the epic poem during one of his lectures, hoping to continue the tradition of spoken word for a more modern audience. 

San Diego woman gives up 140 pet rats after population gets out of hand, now ready for adoption

San Diego woman gives up 140 pet rats after population gets out of hand, now ready for adoption

How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.

How would you like a rat for a roommate? At least 140 rats have been put up for adoption in San Diego after their owner relinquished them to the San Diego Humane Society when her pet rat population got out of control.

San Jose mother builds elaborate Halloween display for dying son

San Jose mother builds elaborate Halloween display for dying son

The Jimenez family is causing quite a stir in one San Jose neighborhood, but it was a labor of love for a mother who created an elaborate Halloween display for her terminally-ill son.

The Jimenez family is causing quite a stir in one San Jose neighborhood, but it was a labor of love for a mother who created an elaborate Halloween display for her terminally-ill son.

Coast Guard offloads $92 million worth of cocaine in San Diego

Coast Guard offloads $92 million worth of cocaine in San Diego

The Coast Guard unloaded nearly 7,000 pounds of illegal narcotics off the coast of San Diego between July and October. 

The Coast Guard unloaded nearly 7,000 pounds of illegal narcotics off the coast of San Diego between July and October. 

San Jose high-school senior first female player to throw touchdown pass

San Jose high-school senior first female player to throw touchdown pass

In a sport dominated by males, and where football players who are females are typically kickers, one San Jose high-school senior made history on the field with a touchdown pass.

In a sport dominated by males, and where football players who are females are typically kickers, one San Jose high-school senior made history on the field with a touchdown pass.

Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species

Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species

The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.

The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.

Many attend vigil for 10-year-old Santa Ana girl as police investigate her death, bullying rumors

Many attend vigil for 10-year-old Santa Ana girl as police investigate her death, bullying rumors

The family of a 10-year-old Santa Ana elementary school student is speaking out after she was found dead by suicide over the weekend. Police are now investigating rumors that she may have been bullied.

The family of a 10-year-old Santa Ana elementary school student is speaking out after she was found dead by suicide over the weekend. Police are now investigating rumors that she may have been bullied.

Fire officials contain stubborn Crockett energy facility fire, no injuries reported

Fire officials contain stubborn Crockett energy facility fire, no injuries reported

The shelter-in-place order has been lifted for the area in Crockett near the NuStar energy facility that caught fire on Tuesday. I-80 has also reopened and the fire has been contained.

The shelter-in-place order has been lifted for the area in Crockett near the NuStar energy facility that caught fire on Tuesday. I-80 has also reopened and the fire has been contained.

Arizona teachers, parents weigh in on later school start times

Arizona teachers, parents weigh in on later school start times

California became the first state in the country to pass a bill that changes school start times for millions of students.

California became the first state in the country to pass a bill that changes school start times for millions of students.

Missing Sylmar woman, children found safe at Mexico border, suspect still at large

Missing Sylmar woman, children found safe at Mexico border, suspect still at large

A 29-year-old Sylmar woman and her three children who had not been seen in nearly a week and were feared to have been the victims of a kidnapping were found safe on Tuesday when they crossed into the United States from Mexico.

A 29-year-old Sylmar woman and her three children who had not been seen in nearly a week and were feared to have been the victims of a kidnapping were found safe on Tuesday when they crossed into the United States from Mexico.

California man caught wearing only women's lingerie during home break-in

California man caught wearing only women's lingerie during home break-in

A California man who allegedly broke into someone's home – while dressed in only women's underwear – before fleeing the scene has been taken into custody, investigators said.

A California man who allegedly broke into someone's home – while dressed in only women's underwear – before fleeing the scene has been taken into custody, investigators said.