Retired LASD Chief, wife speak out after losing daughter to suicide: 'When is enough, enough?'
At least 13 current and recently retired LASD employees have died by suicide since 2023. One family that's spent years in the department is calling for change.
Oakland high school basketball star credits his grandfather ahead of graduation and collegiate journey
When 17-year-old ArDarius Grayson walks across the stage at Oakland’s Paramount Theater to receive his high school diploma, he will close the end of this period in his life, leaving a lasting and positive mark on his Bulldog community and his city. The student athlete credits his grandfather for instilling in him the importance of an education.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds
A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.
Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
San Francisco's parks rank 6th best in the U.S.
San Francisco's park system has been ranked as one of the best in the country.
UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals: Report
CVS is reportedly offering staff rewards like bonuses and pizza parties to increase vaccination rates, amid slowing demand and growing public skepticism.
List: The most sleep-deprived U.S. cities, according to CDC data
Americans could use more sleep – and that’s especially true if you’re in the eastern half of the United States.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
Tahoe cub gets stuck in a soccer net as protective mother bear guards her young
State wildlife officials had to carefully maneuver around a black bear sow that was not about to leave her distressed cub on a field in the Kings Beach Recreation Area in North Lake Tahoe.
San Jose Topgolf gets greenlight to reopen kitchens, bar closed over sewage issues
Santa Clara County Environmental Health first received reports of sewage issues on Monday.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
How students can get free Krispy Kreme and other freebies for good report cards
School's almost out for summer! Your child's good grades could earn them free Krispy Kreme donuts and other freebies, as businesses celebrate students and their achievements in the classroom.
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.