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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A star player on the Bay Area's pro women's soccer team Bay FC has won a personal battle off the field.
Bay FC star Jen Beattie diagnosed at 29 with cancer, shares story of survival
Jen Beattie is a pro athlete and advocate. The Bay FC defender was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 years old with no family history. She is now cancer-free and sharing her story with people living with cancer, and the importance of early detection.
Jen Beattie is a pro athlete and advocate. The Bay FC defender was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 years old with no family history. She is now cancer-free and sharing her story with people living with cancer, and the importance of early detection.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 Colorado poultry workers presumed to have bird flu
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
Three people who had direct contact with infected animals in Colorado are presumed to have contracted bird flu.
3-year-old celebrates last cancer treatment in firetruck ride
One East Bay boy is celebrating the end of his final chemo infusion. With the help of Project Pink Wheels, 3-year-old Gabriel Gassoway rode to his last chemo infusion appointment in style at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Walnut Creek on Thursday.
One East Bay boy is celebrating the end of his final chemo infusion. With the help of Project Pink Wheels, 3-year-old Gabriel Gassoway rode to his last chemo infusion appointment in style at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Walnut Creek on Thursday.
Medicines that don't mix well with extreme heat: What to know
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Learn how extreme heat can worsen the side effects of common medications and get advice on proper storage and handling.
Lupus: What to know about the autoimmune disease
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus has no cure and the exact cause is unknown, but in a recent breakthrough study, scientists believe they may have found a primary cause of the complex autoimmune disease.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.