84-year-old man attacked with bottle in San Francisco robbery attempt, police say
An elderly San Francisco man is recovering after a man attacked him with a bottle in what police say was a robbery attempt on Monday.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Bay Area reacts to Congresswoman Jackie Speier announcing retirement from Congress
The political world reacted to the news Tuesday that is longtime Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier will not run for reelection next year.
Oakland mayor announces bold rental assistance pilot program
200 Oakland families will each get ongoing support, averaging $750 a month, for up to 18 months, to reduce their rents by 50%.
Get a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at its original price on Thursday: 63 cents
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is returning the Egg McMuffin to its original price on Thursday.
Surveillance video: East Bay diamond store cleaned out; robbers smash cases with hammers
A diamond jewelry store in the East Bay has been cleaned out after video shows thieves breaking into the shop, smashing glass cases with hammers and stealing nearly everything.
Bay Area electrician ordered to pay $481 million for scam
A Bay Area electrician was ordered Tuesday to pay $481.3 million in restitution as part of his sentence for participating in a $1 billion Ponzi schemed that suckered Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., among many others.
2 shootings in less than week on Oakland's Lakeshore Avenue, victim named
Devani Sanchez, 22, of Oakland was shot early Thursday morning in the 1400 block of Lakeshore Avenue. She died at a hospital Saturday, according to police.
SF Muni driver goes viral as he offers 'must read' real life commentary on 'Shang-Chi' bus fight scene
A San Francisco Muni operator has gone viral for his entertaining and highly detailed Twitter thread in which he dropped some professional insight and expertise on the action-packed bus scene in the new Marvel movie, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."
DoorDash driver defecates in customer's residential lobby after dropping off order
A DoorDash driver in Southern California was seen on surveillance video using a customer's residential building lobby as a toilet after dropping off an order.
San Jose police arrest 3 suspected gang members on attempted murder, drug sales, assault weapon charges
San Jose police on Tuesday announced the arrest of three suspected gang members stemming from an attempted murder case.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid
Pfizer is submitting its experimental pill for COVID-19 for U.S. authorization, setting the stage for a likely launch of the promising therapy in coming weeks.
Nike postpones Travis Scott sneaker launch amid Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott’s Air Max 1 x Cactus Jack sneakers were reportedly set to launch next month but have been postponed in wake of the Astroworld tragedy.
Man hospitalized with seizures discovers tapeworm was in brain for decades
The man, who had immigrated from rural Guatemala, was combative and disoriented until he arrived at the hospital, where he had a witnessed generalized tonic-clonic seizure.
After 4 weeks, Florida wildlife agents get container off bear's head
A Collier County bear is finally free weeks after it was spotted on home surveillance with a plastic container stuck on its head.
100-year-old WWII veteran receives almost 800 birthday cards: 'It's been amazing'
Claudia Cantu's daughter Christine Magill tells Fox News that her mother is 'overwhelmed' by the attention.
US launches effort to recruit, retain top cybersecurity talent to fight escalating threat
DHS announced a new program to help attract and retain top cybersecurity professionals amid an “evolving threat” of ransomware and other cybercrime.
USPS in need of volunteers to handle letters to Santa
Every year since 1912, the postal service has processed a massive amount of mail from children whose lists include basic necessities like a warm coat, and from parents who describe their struggles with employment or health. The USPS recruits individual and group volunteers for help with getting these kids Christmas gifts.
Elderly woman takes matters into own hands to get drivers in Santa Rosa to slow down
An elderly woman in a Santa Rosa senior community has taken the lead role in pushing for more safety on the streets of Oakmont.
Immigration consultant accused of defrauding clients
A woman who works as an immigration consultant defrauded clients by accepting money without submitting applications to immigration officials, authorities said Monday.