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.

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.

Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger shut for violating COVID orders

A Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger restaurant was shut down Tuesday for repeatedly violating the county's COVID health orders, public health officials confirmed.

A's chances of staying in Oakland improves following Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors vote

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said last week that county participation in the ballpark development is necessary for the city to move forward with it. But supervisors were reluctant Tuesday afternoon to decide without more information.

COVID-19 forecast model predicts rise in cases, hospitalizations as winter nears

With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.

China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up

Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.