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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The loss of accreditation does not stop the preserve from operating but it is a loss of prestige in the industry.
Funeral held for Miya Marcano in South Florida
Loved ones of 19-year-old Miya Marcano said their final goodbyes on Thursday. Marcano was laid to rest in a custom blue casket, wrapped with an image of her angelic face and topped with a crown befitting of a queen.
Loved ones of 19-year-old Miya Marcano said their final goodbyes on Thursday. Marcano was laid to rest in a custom blue casket, wrapped with an image of her angelic face and topped with a crown befitting of a queen.
Richmond police chief on leave after daughter accuses her of threats
The city of Richmond confirmed that it has placed Police Chief Bisa French on paid administrative leave after an 18-year-old relative accused her and her husband of threatening to harm her and her boyfriend.
The city of Richmond confirmed that it has placed Police Chief Bisa French on paid administrative leave after an 18-year-old relative accused her and her husband of threatening to harm her and her boyfriend.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5
Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
BART will require all employees to get vaccinated against COVID
All BART employees and contractors will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or prove their full vaccination status by mid-December under a policy the agency's board adopted Thursday.
All BART employees and contractors will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or prove their full vaccination status by mid-December under a policy the agency's board adopted Thursday.
Norway bow-and-arrow massacre 'act of terror,' officials say
Authorities are calling the shocking bow-and-arrow rampage in which an attacker killed five people in a small town in Norway a terrorist act. Police arrested a 37-year-old Danish citizen for allegedly targeting people in a supermarket and elsewhere.
Authorities are calling the shocking bow-and-arrow rampage in which an attacker killed five people in a small town in Norway a terrorist act. Police arrested a 37-year-old Danish citizen for allegedly targeting people in a supermarket and elsewhere.
Penguin under SeaWorld Orlando's care beats cancer twice
SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.
SeaWorld Orlando says a 33-year-old male King Penguin named Donna has beaten cancer not once, but twice.
Nearly 100 rattlesnakes pulled from under Santa Rosa home
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
Slain teen's uncle speaks out as Oakland road rage shooting remains unsolved
The uncle of a 15-year-old Oakland girl who was shot and killed during a road rage incident is beside himself with grief, as he was driving when shots rang out.
The uncle of a 15-year-old Oakland girl who was shot and killed during a road rage incident is beside himself with grief, as he was driving when shots rang out.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.