Destination wedding ceremonies return to Mount Diablo's summit
More than a dozen couples started their weekend early, by saying their 'I do’s,' nearly 4,000 feet above sea level.
California loosening mask recommendations as COVID levels remain low
Mask requirements are easing in California. As of Friday, the state is no longer recommending everyone mask up indoors.
COVID: BART mask requirement set to end October 1
Bay Area Rapid Transit has had a mask mandate in place for most of the coronavirus pandemic, but on Thursday, officials announced the mandate would end on October 1.
UCSF infectious disease doctor disagrees with Biden that pandemic is over
UCSF infectious disease Dr. Peter Chin-Hong disagrees with President Joe Biden on whether the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Oakland Tech grad Ahmed Muhammad brings together thousands in the community in the name of science
Oakland Technical High School's first Black male valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, brings out thousands to his alma mater for science learning and inspiration. The Stanford University student said that the event motivated him "to continue doing the good work until every single child has the chance to be inspired by science."
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Pandemic turning point as weekly deaths reach March 2020 low
Nearly 6.5 million people have died worldwide in the past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, but on Wednesday, some encouraging news came from the World Health Organization in Geneva that the world might be reaching a turning point.
Santa Clara County now offering omicron-targeting COVID booster vaccines
Santa Clara County began administering the new COVID-19 booster vaccines Wednesday, offering protection against two subvariants of the omicron variant as well as the virus' original strain.
Fundraising effort launched for Oakland educator caring for siblings who lost both parents to COVID
A fundraising effort has been launched to help an Oakland educator find housing and support her two younger siblings after the family lost both parents to COVID-19.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
South Bay school district keeps indoor COVID masking mandate
The continued spread of COVID variants has led one South Bay school district to keep its indoor mask mandate, two-and-a-half years since the deadly virus first appeared.
Teen paralyzed in Richmond shooting and family now own home with community's support
Three years after she was paralyzed in a shooting, Ashley Parker celebrates a housewarming for a home built on the generosity of strangers.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
San Francisco schools actively recruiting for 40 teacher vacancies as school year begins
San Francisco Unified School District has about 40 teaching vacancies and is offering hiring bonuses. But on the first day of class, every classroom had an educator.
California appeals court rejects COVID-19 fines for church
A California church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines, a state appeals court ruled.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms
First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.
CDC relaxes some COVID-19 guidelines, including on quarantine
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have relaxed some guidelines around COVID-19.