Trick-or-treating returns to the Bay Area this Halloween
For the first time in two years, children dressed in Halloween costumes will make their way through Bay Area neighborhoods. The trek-and-grab for candy are all part of the trick-or-treat tradition.
Police chase involving stolen motorhome ends with dramatic crash outside San Ramon City Hall
The driver behind the wheel of a stolen motorhome crashed the large vehicle in front of San Ramon City Hall, causing quite an unusual sight Thursday morning.
Police: Girlfriend of father accused in beating death of 12-year-old boy to be charged
Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.
Illegal pot edibles sold in California as popular snacks
“These aren’t Doritos, these are not Sour Patch Kids, these are not Oreos. They are unregulated and untested cannabis products sold by unlicensed manufacturers and marketed to underage Californians,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
Sitting Bull's great-grandson confirmed using DNA from lock of hair
The great-grandson of famed Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull has been confirmed as his closest living relative by scientists, who used a new DNA technique.
BART set to reopen bathrooms closed for 20 years since Sept. 11
The station restrooms are set to reopen in February for the first time in more than 20 years after BART closed them and ones at several other stations, citing safety concerns following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Another mountain lion sedated, removed from a Sonoma County neighborhood
Another mountain lion has been sedated and removed from a Sonoma County neighborhood, this one with a happier ending than the last.
Neighbors' Halloween decorations are for a good cause
It's entertainment with a cause. Each decorated home has a QR code posted that gives people driving or walking by the option to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
A's future in Oakland looks promising after supes approve new stadium
Oakland Mayor Schaff displayed her excitement Wednesday, a day after learning that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors non-binding vote to approve using property taxes to help fund infrastructure around a proposed A’s stadium at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square.
Off-duty San Jose cop accused of punching woman in face during road rage incident
An off-duty San Jose police officer on Wednesday was charged with felony assault after he allegedly punched a woman in the face during a road-rage incident, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.
Newsom weighs in on controversy over In-N-Out's vaccine stance
One Bay Area In-N-Out was shut down and another is currently under investigation for violating county health ordinances.
Outside Lands is over Halloween weekend this year: City officials offer tips on safe gatherings
Halloween in San Francisco hasn't quite been the same since the unofficial mass gathering in the Castro was shutdown. The event regularly attracted half a million costumed revelers, but was marred following gun violence more than 10 years ago.
California school mask requirements likely to remain in place into 2022
State public health officials said Wednesday that indoor mask requirements in schools are likely to remain in place into 2022, but could be modified as more students get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kansas mom returns to find apartment completely cleared out, left with nothing: 'My jaw dropped'
The alleged property management's clerical mistake is being blamed for the mishap.
Defund the police? More Americans saying not so fast, Pew research shows
Pew Research Center surveyors found the share of adults who want increased spending on their local police currently stands at 47% compared to 31% in June 2020.
Iconic California Theater in Berkeley closes permanently
It's a sad day for movie buffs in Berkeley. The iconic California Theater has closed its doors after a century of playing movies.
Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Jury convicts Danville police officer of assault, deadlocks on manslaughter
A Danville police officer was convicted Tuesday of assault with a firearm in the 2018 fatal shooting of an unarmed mentally ill man who was shot nine times while driving away. But the jury deadlocked on the voluntary manslaughter charge.
'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.