Injured Gaza teen travels to California for prosthetic treatment
A 15-year-old boy from Gaza arrived in California on Tuesday to undergo medical treatment for life-altering injuries he suffered in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, White House says
The White House noted that Biden's symptoms have resolved without fever, his vital signs, including pulse oximetry, were normal, and his lungs remained clear.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
Thousands walk to remember people who died from AIDS, fundraise for better treatments
The annual AIDS walk has a rich history in San Francisco. It started in 1987 and has raised $96 million since then. Just this year, fundraisers collected nearly $1 million more to benefit multiple Bay Area organizations.
Backpacks with donated supplies filled for thousands of students
The 25th annual Stay-in-School packing event is sending 6,000 fully-stocked backpacks to Oakland Unified students after Saturday's packing party.
2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Tuskegee syphilis study whistleblower Peter Buxtun has died
Peter Buxtun, the whistleblower who revealed that the U.S. government allowed hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama to go untreated for syphilis in what became known as the Tuskegee study, has died. He was 86.
Animals in Contra Costa are free to adopt during month of July
Contra Costa Animals Services (CCAS) is providing free adoptions of all animals during the month of July.
Reports: Biden may be closer to reconsidering race as Obama, Pelosi make moves
After a few days of focus on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, some Democrats are pivoting back, amping up their calls for President Biden to bow out of the race for the White House.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms, will self isolate
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, as announced during the UnidosUS annual conference via the White House's YouTube channel.
Bay FC star player Jen Beattie shares breast cancer survivor story
A star player on the Bay Area's pro women's soccer team Bay FC has won a personal battle off the field.
Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, study finds
Researchers identified these specific risk factors in their study as contributing factors for cancer cases and deaths among some adults in the U.S.
Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net already showing signs of working
A lifesaving addition to one of the Bay Area's most recognized landmarks is now complete. On Monday, supporters of the safety net on the Golden Gate Bridge marked an important milestone.
This Bay Area city is named the least stressed in America
When it comes to lifestyle and stress, experts say factors including where you live weigh in, including where you live. This East Bay city which was recently named the "least stressed city in America."
Costco sold baby wipes containing high levels of PFAS, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit was filed by two women claiming they would not have bought the products knowing they were unsafe.
SF firedog makes history while deployed to Shelly Fire
A four-legged member of the San Francisco Fire Department made history this week, becoming the first ‘Incident Support Canine’ to be deployed to a wildfire in California.
Nonprofit's van stolen and torched: alert citizen, quick police response led to recovery, 2 arrests
There was a happy ending for a nonprofit that had its van stolen by thieves in Vallejo. The founder said the vehicle was recovered within hours of it being stolen thanks to community engagement and quick action by police.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.