19-year-old struggled with mental health before Sunnyvale police shot and killed him
Sunnyvale police released bodycam footage of a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend. Family of the man shot by police says he struggled with his mental health.
San Francisco's mayoral candidates mull National Guard deployment to Tenderloin
San Francisco's mayoral candidates are publicly debating about what should be done to transform the city's Tenderloin District.
Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon
Topical glyoxylic acid may be to blame for the women's injuries, doctors say.
Tuberculosis cases continued climbing in 2023
Forty states reported an increase in tuberculosis cases as rates increased among all age groups last year, according to the CDC.
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.
‘Ninja’ diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘Still in a bit of shock’
Tyler Blevins, who goes by Ninja on his Twitch streaming platform, revealed he was diagnosed with melanoma after dermatologists tested a mole on the bottom of the gamer’s foot.
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.
Woman beats cancer and accepts proposal from high school sweetheart on the same day
“You ready? You got this?” her loved ones asked as they get ready to turn a corner. Angelica said yes, but had no idea what was waiting for her at the other end of the hallway.
Woman announces her own death in social media post gone viral: 'Cherish every moment'
A young woman who died from a rare form of cancer is posthumously going viral on social media after her final and poignant message was shared with the world online.
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.
Friends remember Berkeley mother who was allegedly slain by daughter
Friends and former coworkers identified the victim as Heather Riemer, and the suspect as 23-year-old Gabriella Riemer, one of her 3 children.
Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage
After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Possible measles exposure at East Bay restaurant
People who dined at a popular East Bay restaurant are being warned that they may have been exposed to measles.
Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States
A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant.
‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Arizona girl undergoes several amputations after Group A Streptococcus diagnosis
An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.
Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter back home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.