Kaiser workers strike, saying healthcare giant 'dishonors the memory of Dr. King'
Kaiser Permanente employees in Oakland and Richmond are striking today, saying Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be a paid holiday.
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Antioch girl arrives a minute into 2022
The first baby born in Santa Rosa made his appearance in the world at 12:31 a.m. Saturday, a Kaiser spokesman clarified.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Free Bay Area public transit and extended service options offered on New Year's Eve
If you do have New Year's Eve plans to ring in 2022, you have ample options from Bay Area public transit to get around for free and safely.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
Omicron surge alters NYE plans, U.S.S. Hornet postpones fundraiser
Some New Year's Eve events are altering their plans because of the coronavirus.
Students' return from winter break will likely involve more COVID tests
The New Year is almost here, and for many families that means students will be heading back to class after the holiday break.
KTVU talent share their New Year's Eve traditions
Will you be wishing a grateful goodbye to 2021 and welcoming in 2022 with joyous jubilation?
LL Cool J's NYE performance canceled after rapper tests positive for COVID-19
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Who stole a 14-foot vintage train display in Alameda?
Serena Hom said the wooden lighted train has sentimental value since it's been in her family for 40 years.
With COVID cases rising, Bay Area restaurants and bars weigh staying open on New Year's
From staff shortages to people canceling their party reservations, a number of establishments are facing challenges as the New Year approaches.
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry
It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
SF residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees for annual tree-chipping tradition
San Francisco city officials are reminding residents that their unadorned Christmas trees can be collected by Recology between Jan. 3 and Jan. 14 as part of the city's annual tree recycling tradition.
San Francisco brings back New Year's Eve firework show
After canceling last year due to the pandemic, San Francisco will host the annual NYE firework celebration.
For the fourth day in a row, hundreds of flights are canceled across the US
There were more than 1,000 flights canceled Monday within, into or out of the US. The country has seen well over 3,000 flights canceled over the Christmas holiday the past four days.
California man opened fire on family as they opened presents on Christmas, killing 2
Austin Alvarez was arrested and charged with murder, accused of allegedly opening fire on his family as they opened presents on Christmas, killing his grandmother and his father’s girlfriend as they opened presents on Christmas.