Tom Hanks Says He And Wife Rita Wilson Tested Positive For Coronavirus In AustraliaBay Area native Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have tested positive for coronavirus after spending time in Australia, Hanks announced on Twitter Wednesday evening.
'Heroic' California Firefighters Die In Air Tanker Crash Battling Australian WildfiresGov. Gavin Newsom called three California firefighters "heroic" Thursday after they were killed when the air tanker they were in crashed while battling the deadly wildfires that have devastated Australia.
SF Zoo Koala Naming Contest Aims To Raise Money For Australian WildlifeA naming contest for a koala at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens aims to raise money for wildlife affected by the bushfires in Australia, zoo officials said Thursday.
Bay Area Scientists Study Rare 'Pyrocumulonimbus' Clouds Fueling Australia WildfiresBay Area scientists are studying a never-before-seen phenomenon fueling the wildfires burning in Australia that may be a manifestation of climate change .
California's Disastrous Wildfires Pale In Comparison To Australia's Catastrophic FiresThe scenes of wildfire devastation and smoke coming from Australia may appear familiar to many Californians.
Rising Aussie Psych Band Returns To San FranciscoRising Australian band the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets return to San Francisco Friday night to play songs from their latest album, 'And Now for the Whatchamacallit' at Slim's.
Former 49er Jarryd Hayne Settles Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged RapeJarryd Hayne, an Australian rugby player who briefly played for the San Francisco 49ers in 2015, has reportedly settled a civil lawsuit with a woman who accused him of rape.
Well-Known Australian Tagger Pleads Guilty To Vandalizing BART Car A well-known Australian graffiti artist has pleaded guilty to vandalizing several BART cars while visiting the Bay Area and could be sentenced to 9 months in San Mateo County jail.
Prolific Australian Graffiti Tagger Arrested For BART Train VandalismA man with a notorious history of graffiti tagging has been arrested for vandalizing Bay Area Rapid Transit rail cars, including the agency's brand-new fleet.
Bluestone Lane Brings Aussie-Style Coffee, Toast To Financial DistrictLooking for a new spot to grab your morning coffee and breakfast in the Financial District? You're in luck: Bluestone Lane has arrived at 225 Bush St. — the former location of Coffee Cultures.
Australian Psych Rockers Pond Return To San FranciscoAustralian psychedelic rockers and Tame Impala affiliates Pond return to San Francisco to play songs from their latest album 'Tasmania' at the Independent in San Francisco.
Australian Teen Pleads Guilty To Hacking Apple's Computer NetworkAn Australian teen has reportedly pleaded guilty to hacking into the secure computer systems of Cupertino-based Apple.
Nude Golf Event In Full Swing At Course In AustraliaOn a golf course in northern Australia, everything is swinging — because 30 players are in the nude.
Scientists 'Miserable' After World's Oldest Spider Dies At 43The record-breaking arachnid was 15 years older than any other spider scientists have found.