Crowded field of candidates vying to become the next mayor of San Jose
A Santa Clara County supervisor announced she is running to be San Jose’s next mayor. She joins a crowded field of candidates that includes three San Jose councilmembers.
Man arrested for attempting to ram occupied police patrol car in Palo Alto, police say
The suspect allegedly started yelling obscenities at a police supervisor while they were both in traffic. The situation escalated, ending in the man's arrest.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Mom shot by school resource officer to be removed from life support against her family's wishes
A young mother who was shot by a school resource officer in Long Beach and was declared brain dead is expected to be removed from life support on Thursday against her family's wishes.
California moving to return land to Black couple’s heirs
The property along the south shore of Santa Monica Bay encompasses two parcels purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when segregation barred them from many beaches.
Decriminalized zone for sideshows proposed in Santa Rosa
While other cities try cracking down on sideshows, some in Santa Rosa say it's time to make a safe zone to host them.
The McRib returns to McDonald's, again
McDonald’s gave fans of the McRib a reason to look forward to November. On Twitter, the company announced that the sandwich will return on Nov. 1.
Governor Newsom writes children’s book about boy with dyslexia
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has written a children’s book. The book draws upon Newsom’s dyslexia in telling of a boy named Ben and his struggles in school. The words will appear in OpenDyslexic font to make it more readable for people with dyslexia.
Immigrant rights activists block morning traffic on Golden Gate Bridge
Immigrant rights activists blocked morning traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge demanding that U.S. Democrats fight for the citizenship of all immigrant families.
Emotional vigil held for in South Bay for woman killed in shooting while pregnant
An emotional vigil was held in the South Bay on Wednesday for pregnant 19-year-old Tatyanna Lopez, who was killed two weeks before her expected delivery date, in Merced back in April.
Face masks no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Renters scared of losing homes with San Francisco eviction moratorium near expiration
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Driver of double-decker bus extracted from vehicle after crashing in Fremont, hospitalized
The solo driver of a double-decker bus had to be extracted from their vehicle after crashing into several trees in Fremont Wednesday morning, officials said.
San Francisco sheriff's deputy pleads not guilty to drunken rampage, agrees to alcohol monitoring
Dominic Barsetti has been placed on administrative leave. In court, the judge ordered him to surrender his firearms and to not consume any alcohol. He allegedly groped an 18-year-old woman and threatened to shoot people at a potluck.
'Major problem' with fleas forces 2 Oakland schools to close
Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.
Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
Missing: 53-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s out of Oakland
Kimberly Cooper, 53, was last seen at 9 p.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of San Pablo Avenue.
PHOTOS: 1st snow of the season falls at California's Mammoth Mountain
The first snow of the year has fallen in California at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort.
Days after Ariz. woman was found dead inside home, crews are dealing with subsequent rat infestation problem
On Sept. 23, a hoarding situation was discovered at a home in Peoria, and in the aftermath of the discovery, people living in the area are now dealing with a big rat problem. Meanwhile, crews are working to round up the rats.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves ban on selling flavored tobacco products
San Jose City Council unanimously approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. The vote came at Tuesday's city council meeting and sets up a secondary vote sometime within the next month.