Jeremy Renner to unveil musical diary chronicling journey 1-year after snowplow accident

Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role in "Avengers: Endgame," plans to document his healing journey after a near-fatal snowplow accident in a musical diary set to release one year post-incident.

Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day

The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."

Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks hip after fall

The former Lakers player allegedly fell at a concert in Los Angeles Friday night, and was rushed to UCLA hospital for treatment.

Health officials want to crack down on Martinez Refinery after another flaring

The "rotten egg" odor caused by chemicals like sulfur in the air on Friday is giving rise to complaints from people all over the East Bay and leaving health officials concerned.

New book gives people suffering from Long COVID a voice

Even though COVID is still around, most feel like it is over; there's only one problem, it's not anywhere close to being done for millions of Americans suffering from Long COVID.

What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28?

Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."

Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it

The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.

Free roller skating, other creative programs launch in Oakland

City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.

Overdose deaths reach record level in San Francisco

San Francisco has surpassed the worst year on record for overdose deaths, San Francisco public health officials said Thursday.

California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam

HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.

Retired Novato police officer loses battle with PTSD

99 members of law enforcement have taken their own lives this year alone, according to bluehelp.org.

Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds

A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.

Black nurses conference moves from Florida to San Francisco in 2024

The National Black Nurses Association announced it would be moving its annual conference from Florida to right here in the Bay Area; officials with the organization say it's a result of anti-Black legislation that has recently been passed in Florida.

Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA

The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.

CVS to close another San Francisco pharmacy

San Francisco will soon see another CVS Pharmacy leave, according to a company spokesperson.

Grand Lake Kitchen lends helping hand to struggling SF Mexican restaurant

Hard times caused the owners of the popular authentic Mexican take-out spot in San Francisco, La Canasta, to close after more than 35 years of business.