An atmospheric river is headed our way: The science behind it and precipitation it will bring
The first Bay Area atmospheric river of the winter season will be making landfall this week and is expected to produce significant precipitation across most of the state.
Trump creates 'Office of the Former President' in Florida
Former President Donald Trump on Monday established an official post-presidency office in Palm Beach County, Florida to oversee his affairs, Fox News has learned.
Many Bay Area counties expect to return to purple tier
Before plans are executed, the state has to assign each county to a color-coded tier on its reopening blueprint that will determine what activities and businesses can resume and in what capacity.
Some Californians say it's nearly impossible to get COVID vaccine appointment
For many, getting on a COVID-19 seems nearly impossible despite efforts from businesses, pharmaceutical companies, and crowdsourcing websites to help people find places to get vaccinated.
Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
Janet Yellen wins Senate approval to become 1st female Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen has been confirmed as Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote, the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232-year history.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
South Bay hospital won't get more vaccines after allowing affluent school district to skip line
"Good Samaritan's actions are inconsistent with both the letter and spirit of the State's direction on vaccine eligibility," Santa Clara County COVID-19 testing officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib wrote in a letter to the hospital's leadership on Jan. 22."
Proposal would extend California eviction rule through June
California plans to extend eviction protections through the end of June while using federal money to pay off up to 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent, according to an agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders.
Biden administration looks to 'speed up' efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.
Supreme Court ends lawsuits over whether Trump illegally profited off presidency
The Supreme Court on Monday said the cases are moot now that Trump is no longer in office.
California lifts regional stay-at-home order
The California Department of Public Health on Monday ended the regional stay-at-home order for all regions statewide, including the three areas that had still been under the order – San Joaquin Valley, the Bay Area and Southern California.
Sarah Thomas to become first female to officiate at Super Bowl
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Newsom will lift stay-at-home rule, restaurant group says
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to lift the stay-at-home order for all regions of California, according to a memo from a restaurant group.
Buccaneers make history as first team to play Super Bowl in home stadium
With their win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, the Buccaneers earned a spot in Super Bowl LV, which is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Bucs’ home stadium, on February 7.
Dwayne Johnson shows off ‘exceptional hair skills’ in post with 2-year-old daughter
“I may be bald but I know a thing or two about hair. Mainly because I wish I had it,” The Rock joked in an Instagram post this weekend.
California keeps key virus data out of public sight
State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.
8th grader bakes mom’s cookie recipe for food bank fundraiser
Harrison Hatlo Porter, an 8th grader at Valley Christian Junior High in San Jose, was determined to raise money for his local food bank, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Atlanta Braves legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron dead at 86
Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86