Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
After spinal cord injury, a Pennsylvania man's mobility continues to improve with an experimental peptide drug.
New California law expands Newsom's mental health court. Will it help more people?
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom's marquee mental health programs may broaden its reach despite persistent questions about the number of people it's helping and whether it's achieving the goals he set out for it when it launched.
Half Moon Bay's world champion pumpkin weighs in at 2,346 pounds
A new Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin grower has been crowned, and he's from Santa Rosa.
A new Half Moon Bay World Champion Pumpkin grower has been crowned, and he's from Santa Rosa.
Prostate cancer - symptoms, risk factors, and treatment
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men after skin cancer, with approximately 1 in 8 men diagnosed in their lifetime.
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?
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
California becomes first state to define ‘ultra-processed foods,’ aiming to phase them out of school lunches
California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.
California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.
Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Are you ready for new SNAP requirements? California sets deadline
The new rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will narrow the eligibility for exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents, including homeless individuals and veterans.
The new rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will narrow the eligibility for exemptions for able-bodied adults without dependents, including homeless individuals and veterans.
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.
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.
President Trump announces new drug-price deal with AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.
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.
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.
California bill bans ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2035
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
California is now the first state to define ultra-processed foods, or UPFs. It's the latest of moves from California leaders to lay out healthy food protections for kids.
CDC ends universal COVID vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
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.
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.
“I was sitting there completely stunned. It never occurred to me anything like this would ever happen," the scientist said in an interview Tuesday.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
FDA approves another generic version of abortion pill mifepristone
The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.
The FDA first approved the abortion pill as a safe way to end pregnancies in 2000, and access to the drug was expanded through the years.
Nearly 100 aboard Royal Caribbean ship fall ill in norovirus outbreak
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
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.
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.