Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey

A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.

Mural at Oakland daycare painted to prevent more vandalism

Starlite Child Development Center in Oakland celebrated a new mural featuring graffiti artwork spray painted on its building following several acts of vandalism. The owners, teachers, parents and students hope it will prevent the school from getting hit by criminals in the future.

80-year-old Bay Area man breaks record with a 100-mile race, his 29th so far

An 80-year-old Bay Area man recently completed a 100 mile race in record-breaking time. It's his 29th 100 miler and stretched an ongoing streak of running a race every month for the past 42 years.

CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.

Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail

The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.

Bay Area non-profits offer turkey giveaways, holiday meals ahead of Thanksgiving

The season of giving is in full effect right now across the Bay Area. Several charities held turkey giveaways and traditional sit-down Thanksgiving meals over the weekend.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter enters hospice care

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, is entering hospice care.

10-year anniversary: 'Batkid' saves City of San Francisco from villains

Ten years ago, the City of San Francisco was under attack by the Riddler and the Penguin and needed not only the help of Batman but also his sidekick, Batkid.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Con Fire fireman dies from occupational-related cancer

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District stations will fly flags at half-staff this week for firefighter John Martinez, who died of cancer Sunday morning.   

Volunteers help rehab Korean War vet's Santa Clara house

South Bay volunteers come together to help rehab a Korean War vet's Santa Clara home that's in disrepair.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull

Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.