San Jose opens 5 cooling centers amid sweltering heat wave
The City of San Jose Tuesday opened five cooling centers because of the record-breaking heat but warned visitors can expect new rules because of COVID-19.
Rare 2 faced kitten in Oregon dies
There was a lot of hope a two-faced kitten born in Oregon last week would defy the odds and survive, with people from around the world rooting for the little cat named Biscuits and Gravy.
Preliminary study finds injury to placenta in pregnant women with COVID-19
Researchers say the findings could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.
94-year-old man dies following attack in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood
A 94-year-old man died after being attacked in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood on the morning of Memorial Day, police said Tuesday. A 53-year-old man was in custody in connection with his death.
Pizza Hut celebrates Class of 2020 with pizza giveaway
Pizza Hut is throwing a huge pizza party for the nation’s high school graduates.
49ers to host virtual graduation ceremony for class of 2020
The 49ers are throwing a virtual celebration for members from the class of 2020.
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
Blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and dangerous blockages in the legs and lungs are increasingly being found in COVID-19 patients, including some children.
Hundreds give orphaned El Paso Walmart shooting survivor drive-by first birthday celebration
The youngest survivor of the El Paso, Texas Walmart shooting last August – whose parents were killed shielding him from the gunfire – turned 1 last week, inspiring hundreds to organize a drive-by birthday celebration amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Veterans Alley founder upset graffiti cleanup crew painted over his art
But in recent weeks, four murals were painted over by the Union Square Business Improvement District. It said crews did it to remove graffiti as part of its services to businesses to comply with city ordinance.
Memorial Day marks 4-year abduction of California teen
Witnesses described Pearl being dragged - bloodied and screaming - to a car by a man with a gun.
Another searing hot, Spare the Air day in the Bay Area
It's going to be another searing hot, Spare the Air Day in the Bay Area.
California gives the OK for churches to reopen with limited capacity
The order does not allow worship services to resume right away. It does, however, recommend that places of worship continue online services for those vulnerable to COVID-19, including older adults and those with comorbidities.
Husband sets up ‘date nights’ outside hospital window while wife is on bedrest awaiting birth of son
A husband set up a "date" night with his expectant wife through a hospital window as she isolates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC warns rat populations on the rise, as hunger-stressed rodents seeking food become aggressive
Federal health officials are warning of a spike in the rat population, along with unusual, aggressive behavior as the rodents get desperate in their search for food.
Grandfather moved to tears after first-generation college grads surprise him outside of nursing home
Vana Ebrahimi graduated from law school and her brother graduated from medical school in 2020.
San Leandro woman arrested after posting racist letters on several homes
It’s unknown at this time if police are charging Nancy Arechiga with a hate crime.
Saratoga boy fighting cancer gets unforgettable birthday surprise
Sunday afternoon, a young boy in the South Bay battling cancer got a big surprise gift for his birthday.
Tom Hanks records video message for Oakland's Skyline High graduation
The Skyline graduation was the first of the year for the Oakland Unified School District, which has been holding classes remotely since mid-March due to the novel coronavirus health emergency.
Pakistan jet with 98 aboard crashes in crowded neighborhood
It was unknown how many people on the ground were hurt as the Pakistan International Airlines jet, an Airbus A320, plowed into an alley and destroyed at least five houses.
University of California to drop SAT, ACT test requirements
Critics of the tests have long argued they put minority and low-income students at a disadvantage because the test questions often contain inherent bias that more privileged children are better equipped to answer.