Kamala Harris receives COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
The vice president rolled up a sleeve on Saturday and took a third shot of the Moderna vaccine.
Happy ending: Military veteran's flag, photo found on Livermore highway returned to family
The California Highway Patrol was able to return a special item that officers discovered on a Livermore highway to its rightful owners thanks to social media posts from local news outlets.
Robbery suspect shot and killed in Oakland gas station shootout identified
The man killed in last week's deadly gas-station shootout with a retired Oakland police captain was formally identified on Friday as 20-year-old Desoni Gardner, also known as Vallejo rapper Lil Theze.
FIFA officials in Bay Area to tour possible sites for 2026 World Cup matches
The lovefest between the Bay Area World Cup Host Committee and members of FIFA got off to a glowing start Friday, as it appeared during a news conference in San Francisco.
Alameda County to ease some indoor mask requirements on Monday, Marin Co. goes further
Residents of Alameda County will be allowed to lower not just their Halloween mask on Monday but their COVID-19 one too in certain situations, county health officials announced Thursday.
Oakland one step closer to having professional women's basketball team
Former WNBA star Alana Beard is hoping to bring a women's basketball team to Oakland.
‘Significant solar flare’ prompts G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch, NOAA says
A significant solar flare has prompted a strong Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Earth, according to the NOAA.
FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in children 5-11
The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.
Boy bullied for Tony Stark Halloween costume makes superhero return to school
A 10-year-old boy who was bullied for his Tony Stark Halloween costume is going viral after his “proud” mom documented his triumphant return to school.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Family of couple on the run in $18M COVID-19 relief fraud believes they were abducted
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
Amid Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie search, 6 additional bodies discovered
In addition to the remains of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie being discovered, an additional six bodies were found across the country amid a search that made national headlines.
Florida woman accused of starving dogs, killing one of them: police
She's facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
Family tragedy: Father ID's son who died in Oakland I-580 freeway shooting
Monnie Price Jr. died in the shooting on westbound I-580 near the Highway 13 split during the start of the evening rush-hour commute. His brother died in 2012.
Halloween in the Castro is happening: What to expect this weekend
Castro business owners are expecting large crowds this weekend. Some bars are offering live entertainment. There will even be a street party.
Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
Man arrested for murder of Dallas woman who may have been stalked
22-year-old Abigail Saldaña was shot and killed just a few weeks after she told her mother she found a tracking device on her car and that she thought someone was following her. Police confirm the reported tracking device is part of the investigation.
Study finds California condors can have "virgin births"
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Massive Halloween skeleton as large as a house becomes viral sensation
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Bay Area veterinary clinics strained amid staffing shortages
A shortage of veterinarians and vet techs across the country is causing many Bay Area clinics to reduce hours or change operations.