Petitions to recall members of San Francisco Board of Education certified
San Francisco's Department of Elections on Monday announced that three petitions to recall members of the San Francisco Board of Education have been certified.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane suspended for submitting fake COVID vaccine card
The NHL announced on Monday that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was suspended for submitting a fake COVID vaccine card. Kane will not be eligible to play until Nov. 30 He also forfeits almost $2 million of his $7 million salary for the season.
Teacher, pastor among Hillsborough human trafficking sting arrests
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.
Trump sues to block release of documents to Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to block the release of White House documents to the Jan. 6 select committee of Congress, challenging President Joe Biden's decision to hand them over.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Colin Powell, former US secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Mother identifies son as shooter in gang-related murder in Austin: prosecutors
A teenager’s mother helped identify him as the shooter in a fatal gang-related attack last month in Austin, Cook County prosecutors said Sunday.
Cal Fire says prescribed burn caused rapidly-spreading Estrada Fire
A wildfire that quickly spread to 150 acres forcing evacuations near Morgan Hill Friday evening is the result of a prescribed burn, Cal Fire officials say.
New video shows suspect vehicle in Oakland road-rage homicide, police seeking leads
Oakland police are seeking leads in a road-rage homicide where a 15-year-old girl was shot and killed. On Thursday police released video and images of a suspect vehicle they say was involved.
Forecast points to much-needed rain for the Bay Area next week
The weather service is tracking storms in the North Pacific that are expected to come down toward the Bay Area and bring light to moderate rain as early as late Tuesday night, but the heaviest showers are expected sometime next weekend.
Capitol police officer indicted for allegedly helping Jan. 6 riot suspect conceal involvement
A Capitol police officer has been indicted on charges that he helped a Jan. 6 riot suspect hide evidence that he’d participated in the attack on the Capitol.
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions
The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.
Stockton man expected to survive after being shot 7 times in potential hate crime
A 45-year-old Stockton man is recovering after being shot seven times in what police say was a potential hate crime. The suspect was later arrested after a tipster contacted police.
Safari West wildlife preserve in Santa Rosa loses accreditation
The loss of accreditation does not stop the preserve from operating but it is a loss of prestige in the industry.



















