Golden State Valkyries block party brings fans to Thrive City
The newest Bay Area sports team, the Golden State Valkyries, held a block party celebration in San Francisco Saturday afternoon.
Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate
At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.
Sibling-owned San Francisco bookstore celebrates Asian American experience
A one-of-a-kind bookstore and gift shop in San Francisco Chinatown share stories about the Asian American experience and promote unity.
Deputies save the day with impromptu prom photoshoot for stranded teens
The deputies stepped up in an unexpected way to create a memorable prom night for two North Dakota teens.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals gear up for annual charity event
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is preparing for one of its most exciting charity events this week.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
2 Bay Area hospitals host special proms for young patients
Two hospitals on both sides of the Bay held a special prom for their teen patients on Friday night. Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco hosted the annual event.
San Francisco launches First Thursdays and draws large turnout
A much bigger crowd than expected turned out for the debut of the First Thursday street fair in San Francisco.
Teen goes to sheriff’s office for help with necktie before prom
A deputy in Colorado got an extra special assignment on a whim last week when an unexpected visitor walked into the station.
Three fuzzy falcon chicks have arrived at UC Berkeley clocktower
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
Roots, Soul soccer clubs bring qualified coaches to Oakland youth
The Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams are working with OUSD on a program to equip coaches to train kids and give them more access to sports.
'Miracle' preemie with rare condition goes home after 6 months in NICU
Seiori was about the size of a Coke can when she was born and six months later she is now healthy and thriving.
Oakland's First Fridays returns after hiatus
Oakland's First Fridays are back, but organizers say the monthly event needs financial support.
Innovative prosthetic limb surgery piloted at San Francisco VA medical center
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. A first-ever two-part procedure known as osseointegration was piloted at the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in San Francisco.
Families reunited after Coast Guard Cutter docks at Base Alameda
150 military members were deployed for 100 days on Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf across the Pacific. The crew returned Monday, reuniting with their families after engaging in international relations at sea.
First responders detail the intense moments during dramatic Marin County cliff rescue
A man was stuck on a cliff in Marin County the evening of Easter. It could have ended in a tragedy, but thanks to the work of Sonoma Sheriffs helicopter unit, a young man from Louisiana walked away with no serious injuries.
3 brothers living in 'filthy' conditions, reunited with Bay Area police officer who rescued them
A Vacaville police credited with rescuing 3 brothers from an unsafe home reunited with the siblings on the day they were officially adopted by distant relatives.
East Oakland students head to East Asia for cultural experience
East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.
Fundraiser for Bay Bridge lights almost at $11M goal, organizers say
The organizers of the Bay Bridge lights announced they are close to raising the $11 million needed to turn the lights back on.
Business owners hope for big boost during Oakland Restaurant Week
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.