IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
NFL player and Oakland native donates turf to alma mater
Oakland native and San Leandro High alum Charles Leno Jr., who played in the NFL for a decade, was honored Friday night at the high school’s homecoming game.
New California state law bans cat declawing
Declawing is the cutting and amputating of the first joint of a cat’s paw, and often results in adverse health and behavioral effects for cats who undergo the surgery.
San Jose students growing their own lunch with hydroponic farms
Students are growing what they eat in San Jose as part of a nutrition program at Evergreen School District where students learn to farm produce, harvest it, and serve it for lunch.
UC Berkeley physicist 'completely stunned' to receive Nobel Prize
“I was sitting there completely stunned. It never occurred to me anything like this would ever happen," the scientist said in an interview Tuesday.
Oakland's Fruitvale district celebrated for Latino history
Rich with authentic cuisine, lively events, and people from all over the world, the Fruitvale is known as the heart and soul of Oakland’s Latino community.
'Marry Lisa': Bay Area bachelorette puts up billboards in quest to find a husband
One Bay Area woman is taking a rather unconventional avenue as she hopes to look for love in all the right places.
7-year-old chess savant aims to become world's youngest grandmaster
At just seven years old, Varun Turaga from Pleasanton is preparing to compete in the world chess championship.
Retired National Park Service ranger turns 104
She was the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the U.S. Now she is turning 104.
Bay Area P.E. teacher being honored for his kindness and 30 years of helping kids
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
Cake lovers unite: Massive Bay Area cake party to return
A popular cake-lovers’ extravaganza is set to return, and it will not only offer a chance for Bay Area cake lovers to converge, but it will be held at a new and much-anticipated waterfront park.
This over-the-counter spray could protect you from COVID-19: study
New breakthrough research suggests that a common, over-the-counter nasal spray used to treat allergies may protect against COVID-19 and potentially other respiratory viruses.
Oakland woman restoring American Girls to donate to foster kids
A woman in Oakland is aiming to bring joy to foster kids' faces by restoring and donating American Girl dolls.
Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game
A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
Worker at SF's Zuni Cafe hailed as hero for helping save customer's life
A busser at SFs renowned Zuni Cafe helped save the life of a customer who suffered from a cardiac arrest.
Blind woman part of record-setting hike up Kilimanjaro
Kristie Colton is blind and she’s joining a group of hikers from around the world to become the largest group of blind hikers to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in the fall.
Bay Area surfing program supports inner-city youth's mental health
A caravan of surf vans arrived at the Stinson Beach parking lot on a quiet morning in August. The excitement, pouring out of the vans, will soon mesh with the Pacific. This camp brings surfing to a level that soars beyond just riding waves.
Senior gardening group in San Francisco sowing seeds, growing food and building bonds
San Francisco's Recreation and Park Department manages 41 gardens and farms. For this senior gardening group, they're building a sense of community.