A major victory for 100% low-income housing in San Francisco
A single mother raising two children now has an opportunity to provide a larger space for her family at an affordable price. 300 low-income units are coming to the Mission District.
Bay Area bridge tolls going up again on Jan. 1
Motorists are just one month away from another toll hike on the seven state-owned Bay Area bridges.
FedEx driver dumped packages in Alabama ravine at least six times in 'debacle,' authorities say
No charges against the driver or a suspected motive have been announced.
Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Bay Area health officers stress booster shots amid emergence of omicron variant
Bay Area health officers are preparing for the potential arrival of the omicron variant of COVID.
Scientists capture highest-resolution image of atoms
Cornell University researchers have recorded the highest-resolution image of atoms ever.
Oakland police chief addresses violence as homicides climb to 127
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Possible nooses found hanging on Stanford campus, university says
Stanford University on Monday informed students of noose-like ropes found in a tree on campus.
Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines
“The statute outlaws no weapon, but only limits the size of the magazine that may be used with firearms,” the judges ruled in the 7-4 decision.
Wife of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' sentenced to 3 years in prison on US charges
The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire.
Woman accused of shoplifting sues Walmart after arrest, gets $2.1 million awarded in damages
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
Animal welfare groups among those looking forward to Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday has set a high bar for fund-raising after a record-shattering year in 2020.
San Francisco restaurant's grand opening on hold after thieves burglarize and party inside space
Owners of a new San Francisco restaurant said their grand opening will be delayed because thieves burglarized them over the weekend. Not only did they steal furniture and equipment, it appeared they hosted a large party.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
San Jose police arrest daycare worker suspected of sexually abusing a child
San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a 62-year-old daycare worker accused of multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child. And investigators said they believe there may be additional victims.
Interrupted auto burglary leads to fatal shooting near Lake Merritt
A man was shot and killed after interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to compete in Masters, dies at 87
A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.
Retired housekeeper wins $50K in scratch-off lottery for 3rd time
A 61-year-old Maryland woman has won $50,000 in scratch-off lotteries for the third time since 2018. And the winning tickets all came from the same store.
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
Oakland police will boost staffing to address violent crime
The department said it's deploying several tactical teams that will support patrol officers responding to armed caravans, illegal sideshows, and other violent acts.