1 in 3 applications denied California rent relief money, thousands still waiting

More than 85,000 renter households are waiting for their applications to be reviewed in California's emergency rental assistance program and close to 158,000 have been denied, according to an analysis of state data. It comes days before eviction protections are set to expire.

Oakland veterinary hospital to reopen following abrupt closure last spring

Oakland's Montclair Veterinary Hospital, made headlines in April when it abruptly closed its doors, leaving pet owners stunned. People and their pets will be happy to hear the vet hospital is reopening July 5. 

Two Scotts Valley brothers save woman from fiery crash along Highway 17

Two Scotts Valley brothers said Monday they were returning home from Sacramento early Sunday morning, when they noticed a driver weaving erratically.

Traces of monkeypox virus found in San Francisco wastewater

Wastewater samples taken from a San Francisco treatment plant this week have detected traces of monkeypox virus, researchers say.

Alameda County does away with indoor mask order

Public health leaders in Alameda County announced Friday that the county will again rescind its indoor mask order.

Health officials warn of monkeypox as summer begins

Bay Area health officials issued a joint statement Thursday, urging awareness and caution about spreading the monkeypox virus as summer traveling and gatherings begin.

Nationwide shortage of lifeguards restricts summer fun

You may not be in the pool this summer. A lifeguard shortage has created an exceedingly difficult summertime situation for private and public community swimming pools all over the nation.

Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad is home for the summer, after achieving a 4.05 GPA his first year at Stanford

After achieving an astounding 4.05 grade-point average his first year at Stanford University, Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad has returned home for the summer to take care of Town business while giving much credit to his high school experience for his success so far, at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. 

San Jose challenger division players to participate in Little League World Series

Cambrian Park was invited to go to the Little League World Series back in 2020 but then the pandemic began. Now a team of 29 players are heading to Williamsport to play in a big game this summer.

Warriors' parade a much needed boost for BART and downtown San Francisco businesses

The Warriors' parade provided an economic boost to BART and for San Francisco's downtown area that has pretty much been a ghost-town since the beginning of the pandemic.

Flight delays and cancellations continue to plague passengers, as travel demand increases

The nation's airlines have yet to resolve the issue they can control, resulting in another holiday weekend full of delays, cancellations and plain old passenger angst. Though they received $54 billion to stay afloat and keep their employees, airlines just can't keep up.

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5

With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.

Celebrating Warriors' championship safely in the city at Monday's parade

A parade by and for the victorious, world champion Golden State Warriors on Monday, is close enough that people need to start making plans on how to get into the giant expected crowd. 

Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How are they different?

“Right now, this is an outbreak and outbreaks can be stopped,” WHO told FOX Television Stations. As of Wednesday, there were 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S.

US Health Secretary Becerra tests positive for COVID

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, the department said in a statement.

Mick Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones cancel show

The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.