Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, husband welcome 2 children

The first openly gay person to be confirmed by the Senate for a Cabinet position had shared last month that the couple had become parents after seeking to adopt.

76-year-old woman struck and killed in Novato collision

A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Novato Friday evening. Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

New exhibit aims to showcase colorful history of lowrider culture in San Francisco

A free art exhibit opening on Tuesday in San Francisco's Mission District aims to highlight the history of lowrider vehicles -- a celebrated form of expression for Latinos in the U.S.

Man confronts catalytic converter thieves in Fremont, gets shot at

Police in Fremont are investigating a daytime shooting involving two armed catalytic converter thieves and a man who tried to stop the theft of the valuable car part.

San Jose police investigate deadly hit-and-run, 42nd traffic fatality of 2021

San Jose Police are looking for a hit and run driver following a fatal accident Thursday night. Police say the driver ran a red light and struck two cars, then ran from the scene.

Holiday travelers have Bay Area airports slightly busier than usual, still below pre-pandemic levels

120,000 passengers are expected through San Francisco International Airport over the Labor Day weekend. That's about three times the number of passengers as last year, but still about half of what it was before COVID-19.

Labor Day Weekend travel has Bay Area airports slightly busier than usual
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120,000 passengers are expected through San Francisco International Airport over the Labor Day weekend. That's about three times the number of passengers as last year, but still about half of what it was before COVID-19.

NHTSA asks Tesla why its Autopilot causes crashes into emergency vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency wants detailed information on how Tesla's Autopilot system detects and responds to emergency vehicles parked on highways.

Bojangles closes restaurants to give staff a break, but workers won't be paid

Bojangles is closing all company-owned stores for two days to give its 8,000 employees a “well-deserved break” — though they won’t be paid.

Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all

Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Best Bay Area beaches, according to KTVU anchors

For National Beach Day, check out which Bay Area bodies of water have the bestbeaches, according to KTVU anchors.

Murder suspect arrested following Contra Costa County pursuit, foot bail

A murder suspect led Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department deputies on a pursuit Saturday night in and around Bay Point, before the suspect crashed his car, fled on foot, and was arrested by Concord Police and the California Highway Patrol.

Vigil held after crash kills Livermore High School student, 5 others injured

Hundreds gathered on the Livermore High School football field Saturday evening to pray and offer comfort to the grieving families of six students involved in a deadly crash.

Livermore High School student killed in solo vehicle crash, 5 other classmates injured

A student from Livermore High School was killed and five other classmates injured in solo vehicle crash late Friday night near Livermore, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District said in a statement Saturday.

Alameda man struck and killed by big rig in Oakland

An Alameda man died after he was struck by a big rig in a hit-and-run collision in the 200 block of Market Street in Oakland early Friday morning, police said.

Alcatraz night tours to return next month for first time in more than a year

Evening tours at Alcatraz Island are back after having been temporarily suspended for the first time in more than a year, Alcatraz City Cruises announced this week.