Quadriplegic former Cal rugby star finds true calling as motivational speaker
Former University of California Berkeley rugby star Robert Paylor says in many ways, he is doing better than ever, even if he still needs a wheelchair.
San Francisco woman first female weightlifter to represent Tonga at Tokyo Olympics
A 20-year-old woman from San Francisco will be competing as a weightlifter in the Tokyo Olympics. Her coaches say she worked hard to overcome challenges to achieve success.
Caltrain to resume post-game train for Giants fans
Caltrain southbound service following home night games of the San Francisco Giants will return beginning Tuesday.
Bay Area residents enjoy a sense of normalcy ahead of state reopening
The state's official opening day, Tuesday June 15, is just around the corner. On Saturday, some attractions opened for the first time in a year and Bay Area residents were out enjoying getting closer to a sense of normalcy.
Documentary honors San Francisco community heroes who stepped up during pandemic
The documentary shows how volunteers rallied to provide whatever people needed, such as thousands of pounds of food, and delivery drivers for house-bound recipients.
San Mateo County Fair kicks off with free admission for attendees who get the vaccine
The San Mateo County Fair kicked off on Saturday, drawing a huge crowd. The fair is offering free admission and other incentives to attendees who get vaccinated on site.
Despite pandemic, UCSF staff holds annual prom for pediatric patients
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
Teen’s quarantine boredom spawns spontaneous homemade swings
Like many children these days, 13-year-old Jack Carlisle of Oakland misses his friends and needed something to do.
East Bay firefighter helps deliver his own baby on the road
On Wednesday, firefighter Karl Taugher and his pregnant wife were rushing to the hospital when they realized the baby wasn't waiting and, they were forced to pull over and deliver their baby daughter.
Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
5-year-old girl wakes up from coma nearly 2 weeks after crash involving ex-Chiefs coach Britt Reid
The 5-year-old girl involved in the crash with former Kansas City Chiefs coach Britt Reid has woken up from a coma 11 days after the accident, her family said.
Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
Man hits 2 deer with new car, then he hits $2M in lottery
His winning Mega Millions ticket matched all five white balls. The odds? 1 out of 12.6 million.
Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year old dream
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
Bernie Sanders turns Inauguration Day meme into sweater for charity
Bernie Sanders has fully embraced his viral moment at Joe Biden’s inauguration - and is using it to raise money now for a Vermont nonprofit.
Food banks and groups feeding the hungry in the Bay Area
One of the unfortunate realities of life in the Bay Area is that many residents are unable to afford to feed themselves. But here are some established food banks that fill the need.
San Francisco's Tia Margarita Mexican restaurant gets lifeline from Barstool Fund
Longtime San Francisco restaurant Tia Margarita is getting help from the Barstool Fund, a campaign that in one month has raised $27 million to support 146 small businesses.