San Francisco mosque vandalized more than once during Ramadan

A mosque in San Francisco has been vandalized at least twice in the last week, apparently by the same man, prompting community members to call for more protection. 

Annual Mount Davidson Easter service kicks off

An annual Easter Sunrise service was held Sunday at the summit of Mount Davidson in San Francisco. It's a tradition that dates back more than 100 years.

This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday

Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.

San Bruno Muslims protest mayor over denial request during Ramadan

For weeks, San Bruno's Palestinian American residents and allies have rallied outside city hall, calling for a Gaza ceasefire. On Thursday, however, the protest was aimed at San Bruno Mayor Rico Medina.

Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.

Oakland Buddhist church vandalized repeatedly

Oakland police are hoping surveillance video will lead to arrests in a church vandalism case in the city's Chinatown neighborhood.

Man doused with pepper spray outside Islamic center: Novato police

Novato police accused a man of disrupting a religious ceremony and using pepper spray on a person planning to celebrate Ramadan at an Islamic center.

First day of Ramadan met with conflicted emotions this year

Monday, Muslims across the world, and here in the Bay Area, marked the first day of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, charity and fasting.

Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.

Unity March and Rally held for SF Jewish community

A show of support for the Jewish community Sunday in San Francisco in response to escalating acts of anti-Semitism across the nation.

Visiting pastor halts sermon to save woman choking on peppermint

Pastor Brandon Stewart, while delivering a sermon at Mt. Zion Church in Cottonwood, Alabama, swiftly transitioned from preacher to hero when he saved a woman from choking.

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.

Murder conviction for 2018 SF Palm Sunday stabbing

A man was convicted for the brutal killing of his estranged wife inside a San Francisco church in 2018, prosecutors announced Thursday.   

Faith leaders standing against hatred after vandalism at East Bay Hindu temples

Two Hindu temples were recently tagged with graffiti in the last couple of months. Community faith leaders, elected officials, and members of multiple law enforcement agencies came together in a show of unity.

Fairfield church opens warming center

BayNorth Church of Christ in Fairfield will open a temporary warming center for up to 25 people experiencing homelessness or people without heat on Wednesday and Thursday.