Hip hop icon E-40 honored Saturday in Vallejo

He is a man with many names: TKA, E-Feezy, Mr. Flamboyant, The Ambassador of the Bay. But to many in his hometown of Vallejo, he is known as Earl "E-40" Stevens and he is being honored Saturday for his achievements.

SF hospital pioneering new technique to diagnose, treat lung cancer

A hospital in San Francisco is using a revolutionary new procedure to treat lung cancer. This new technique involves diagnosing, locating and treating the cancer all in one procedure.

Yountville residents told to boil water due to E. Coli

All residents in the Town of Yountville are being advised to boil their water due to E. coli being found in the supply, officials announced Friday.

Martinez Refining Company updates city on 'coke dust' and other releases

The Martinez Refining Company gave an update Wednesday night about the regulation investigations it performed after repeated instances of their plant releasing dust into the community.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Tracy teen’s celebratory return to school following cardiac arrest

13-year-old Heather Freligh returned to school in Tracy more than three weeks after she went into cardiac arrest. She was escorted by an entourage of police and met with first responders, school leaders and friends who say it's a miracle she's alive and well.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

Mobile health clinic offers free medical, dental, hearing and eye care to South Bay community

Hundreds of people without health insurance were able to get medical and dental services for free on Sunday, through a mobile health clinic at Sacred Heart Community Service. 

Kaiser, union leaders reach tentative agreement

Kaiser Permanente and a union representing 75,000 of its workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, union officials announced early Friday morning.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.

Retired teacher to complete 31st and final charity run to raise money for East Oakland high schools

Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.

California 1st state in nation to codify federal school nutrition standards

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Healthy Meals for Kids into law, making California the first state in the nation to codify President Joe Biden’s new federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.

Missing Navy veteran found, now receiving VA care

Kevin Coslett, a missing Navy veteran who suffers from mental illness, has been found.

‘Squadron Bottle’ military tradition lives on at historic San Francisco hotel

The Top of the Mark rooftop bar at the Mark Hopkins hotel is the birthplace of “The Squadron Bottle," where servicemen would buy and leave a bottle of whiskey in the care of the bartender, so the next member from their squadron could enjoy a free drink. That tradition stopped after World War II, but has been revived and lives on.

Drake taking hiatus from music to focus on health

Drake revealed that he is stepping away from music for a bit to focus on his health, leading to the postponement of the remainder of his "It's All a Blur" tour dates.