Movie set in Milpitas shows how an Asian American family deals with depression

Writer and director Tom Huang says this story is personal for him and shedding light on mental health issues in the Asian Community is one of his priorities as a filmmaker.

Born in jail to her incarcerated mother, teen is now Harvard-bound

She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.

Almost 100 years later, overdue book returned to Napa Valley library

A library book checked out almost 100 years ago has been finally returned to its home at the St. Helena Public Library, bringing weight to the old adage "better late than never."

Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds

Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.

Man in custody breaks window, dies after fall at hospital; investigation underway

A suspect who was being guarded by a police officer at O'Connor Hospital Thursday in San Jose allegedly assaulted the officer, used a metal oxygen tank to break a window, leaped onto a ledge, fell 20 feet from the ledge and died after the fall, according to police.   

MSG myths: Why this food additive gets a bad rap

For more than five decades, MSG has been cast as a food additive that can make you sick, despite repeated studies proving otherwise.

Indiana doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old girl's abortion

A medical board voted that Dr. Caitlin Bernard didn’t follow privacy laws when she told a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment in a case that gained attention in the national abortion debate.

Paralyzed man regains this 'simple pleasure' thanks to AI 'digital bridge'

A paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk thanks to artificial intelligence-powered implants that re-established communication between the brain and spinal cord, researchers said. 

Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing

The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.

Battle over bail, release of suspect in killing of Kim K lookalike

The woman accused of killing a social media influencer and Kim Kardashian lookalike after a botched cosmetic procedure, was back in a San Mateo County courtroom on Wednesday.

Ja Morant ‘fine’ after police welfare check for concerning Instagram post

The Memphis Grizzlies star posted several messages and pictures saying “Love ya ma," “Love ya pops" and “You da greatest babygirl love ya," and another post with the word “Bye."

Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

Warriors' Stephen Curry wins NBA's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award

Warriors’ superstar Stephen Curry has one more accolade to add to his impressive and long list of recognitions and accomplishments: He's been named the 2023 recipient of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.