Popular Livermore teacher retiring after 34 years
Popular Livermore teacher Bill Cannon retiring after 34 years.
California finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students
California’s Department of Education ruled that complaints of discrimination in the district were valid.
San Jose liquor store sells $14M winning SuperLotto ticket
San Jose liquor store sells $14M winning SuperLotto ticket.
Oakland Zoo Glowfari hit by tariffs
The Oakland Zoo is glowing bright once again for the holidays as its popular Glowfari event returns for its sixth season, transforming the zoo’s walking paths and exhibits into a wonderland of illuminated animals, insects, and Bay Area landmarks. But this year’s display comes at a higher price.
Belva Davis: Honoring her life and legacy
Friends, family, and colleagues are gathering at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.
Senate reaches bipartisan deal to end government shutdown
In a rare Sunday session, the Senate advanced a bipartisan measure to fund the government through January, after Democrats agreed to a separate December vote on health care subsidies.
Thanksgiving air travel could face serious disruptions as government shutdown wears on
With lawmakers in Washington working late Sunday to push forward with efforts to end the ongoing government shutdown, the budget crisis continues to ripple across the nation’s airports, leading to widespread delays and cancellations.
Breaking: Senate on track to reach deal to end government shutdown
Senators are moving toward a bipartisan agreement that would fund the government through the end of January and include a separate December vote on an Affordable Care Act bill.
SFPD officer, two others injured in Union Square shooting
A person and a dog were shot in San Francisco’s Union Square on Sunday afternoon, shutting down a portion of busy Market Street as authorities investigated the scene.
4 minors, 1 adult injured in mass shooting in San Francisco
The shots were fired at a large outdoor gathering and no arrests have been made.
Senate works through weekend as shutdown hits day 40
Senators are spending the weekend in session for the first time since the shutdown began. Divisions over health care funding continue to stall efforts to reopen the government.
Veterans and their advocates keep an eye on the federal government shutdown and how it may impact services
Swords to Plowshares, a Bay Area nonprofit, keeps an eye on the federal government shutdown as it honors veterans at an annual celebration in Oakland.
Kristi Yamaguchi ushers in holidays at namesake San Ramon ice skating rink
Olympic gold medalist and Bay Area native Kristi Yamaguchi kicked off the holiday season by cutting the ribbon at her namesake ice rink at City Center Bishop Ranch. Proceeds benefit her Always Dream foundation, which provides children from low-income families with high-quality books and reading support.
CHP searching for suspect following pursuit in the East Bay
Authorities in the East Bay are looking for a suspect they have been following since about 4 p.m. on Friday. The suspect Lexus car drove erratically through multiple East Bay counties before one passenger bailed and was detained. Meanwhile, another person in the vehicle vacated the car and entered an apartment complex.
Moms helping moms: grassroots movement in the South Bay helping families buy groceries.
Moms helping moms: grassroots movement in the South Bay helping families buy groceries.
Mothers plead for AG Bonta to reign in ChatGPT
A handful of families who've lost loved ones to suicide say ChatGPT is at least partially to blame. They recently met with California's attorney general to make their case.
Supreme Court weighs in on SNAP funding | West Coast Wrap
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump Administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. That ruling came shortly after a federal appeals court declined to suspend court orders requiring the administration to fund the program. Meanwhile Democrats proposed a compromise to reopen the government that was quickly rejected by Republican legislators.
Air travelers start to feel the pain ahead of further potential flight reductions
With the federal government shutdown in its 38th day and no end in sight, warnings about air travel complications have become ominous.
SNAP benefits restored Friday, after CA and other states' sue Trump administration
People woke up Friday to discover that their November SNAP benefits had suddenly appeared on their debit cards. The Trump Administration is appealing judges' orders to fund the food assistance program during the government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday it would fully fund November benefits for more than 40 million recipients nationwide.
3 candidates vie for San Mateo County sheriff position
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors narrowed a crowded list of candidates to replace ousted Sheriff Christina Corpus to three people. Ken Binder is the Gilroy Police chief and former Santa Clara County Undersheriff; David Lazar is a retired SFPD assistant chief; and Brian Travis is the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety for the Solano Community College Dist.