Boy Scouts of America settlement: Insurer agrees to give $800M to sexual abuse victims
Attorneys in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy have reached a tentative settlement under which one of the organization’s largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse.
Oakland sees 131 homicides, highest in last decade
A man found dead Monday morning in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is the city's 131st homicide victim this year, marking the highest number of violent deaths in Oakland in a decade, police said.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
San Francisco shooting leaves woman dead, man wounded
Authorities in San Francisco are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and a second victim wounded.
No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
Over 90% of BART employees fully vaccinated ahead of looming deadline
As of Friday, 91 percent of the agency's board members, train drivers, station agents, police officers and other employees have proved their full vaccination status.
Woman charged with stealing $300K from California retailers
A woman has been charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 in merchandise from retail stores in California.
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley in court, hearing pushed back to Jan. 7
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley is set to be in court for a hearing on Monday. Here's what is expected to happen during the probable cause hearing.
Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay
Put simply, the law requires that breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves be given enough space to stand and turn around. For pigs, that means they no longer can be kept in narrow “gestation crates” and must have 24 square feet of usable space. Hog farmers argue the changes would be too expensive.
Fort Benning soldier makes history with Medal of Honor for heroic rescue
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.
Elon Musk named Time's 2021 Person of the Year
Time has named Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who leads electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, as its 2021 Person of the Year.
TV chef Gordon Ramsay ditches California, moves restaurant HQ to Texas: report
The team has plans to open 18 restaurants in cities like Boston, Miami and Chicago.
Miss Universe 2021: Harnaaz Sandhu of India crowned as 70th winner
Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned the 70th Miss Universe on Sunday, topping a field of some 80 contestants.
15-year-old boy held in fatal Oakland hills stabbing of his father
A 15-year-old boy is in custody, accused of fatally stabbing his father at their Oakland hills home.
Antioch standoff ends in flames, suspected shooter shot and killed by police after lengthy lockdown
The 'all clear' was given by the sheriff's office after residents endured a seven-hour lockdown on Friday for an Antioch community due to a suspected shooter in the area.
Inflation rises to 6.8%, highest jump in 39 years
The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday that inflation surged to a 39-year high as the consumer price index rose 6.8% in November from a year ago.
Powerful winter storm takes aim at Bay Area
The Bay Area's sun-filled skies on Friday faded behind an atmospheric river. Forecasters said by Sunday the entire region will see rain.
78-year-old woman charged with vehicular manslaughter for Lafayette crossing guard's death
A 78-year-old woman was charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a middle school crossing guard in Lafayette.
Comet Leonard: See the ultrafast object before it disappears forever
Comet Leonard will sweep closest to Earth on December 12, passing about 21 million miles away.



















