California now requiring free menstrual products in public schools
California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California public schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a bill signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California extends cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining rules
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on California's economy, with many businesses and restaurants still struggling to recover. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Friday aimed at helping restaurants get back on their feet.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on California's economy, with many businesses and restaurants still struggling to recover. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills into law Friday aimed at helping restaurants get back on their feet.
Fire weather watch issued for parts of the Bay Area
Gusty north winds are forecast to sweep over the North Bay mountains, East Bay Hill, and East Bay Valley beginning Sunday night into Tuesday evening.
Gusty north winds are forecast to sweep over the North Bay mountains, East Bay Hill, and East Bay Valley beginning Sunday night into Tuesday evening.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Jacob Blake shooting: Federal officials will not charge Kenosha police officer
Federal criminal civil rights charges will not be presented against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey for his involvement in the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Blake, the United States Justice Department announced Friday.
Federal criminal civil rights charges will not be presented against Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey for his involvement in the August 2020 shooting of Jacob Blake, the United States Justice Department announced Friday.
70% of eligible Black San Francisco residents got at least one dose of vaccine
More than 30,000, or 70%, of eligible Black San Francisco residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 30,000, or 70%, of eligible Black San Francisco residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In California, inconsistent school COVID rules are the norm
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a few jokes.
Now that schools are back in session, parents are mastering this year’s new school vocabulary: Modified quarantine, antigen vs. PCR testing and the so-called Swiss cheese model for keeping classrooms safe, which has become the butt of a few jokes.
Jan. 6 panel members considering contempt charges for Steve Bannon
A lawyer for Steve Bannon says Bannon won’t comply with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol because President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege to block demands for testimony and documents.
A lawyer for Steve Bannon says Bannon won’t comply with a congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol because President Donald Trump is asserting executive privilege to block demands for testimony and documents.
Colorado woman denied kidney transplant after refusing COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
A Colorado woman has been denied a kidney transplant because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 due to her religious beliefs.
UK court sentences man who disguised self as Black woman to throw acid on ex
A man in the UK will spend more than a decade in prison after confessing to disguising himself as a Black woman and throwing acid on his ex-girlfriend.
A man in the UK will spend more than a decade in prison after confessing to disguising himself as a Black woman and throwing acid on his ex-girlfriend.
California makes it illegal to 'stealth,' or remove condom without consent
California became the first state to prohibit “stealthing,” or removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Now, sex workers can sue clients who remove condoms.
California became the first state to prohibit “stealthing,” or removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Now, sex workers can sue clients who remove condoms.
Mother ID's 15-year-old daughter as victim killed in Oakland road-rage incident
A teenage girl was shot and killed Wednesday night in what police say is a suspected road rage incident. Her death marks Oakland's 109th homicide this year.
A teenage girl was shot and killed Wednesday night in what police say is a suspected road rage incident. Her death marks Oakland's 109th homicide this year.
Mission District mural gifted to community highlights COVID's impact
A new mural in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood is a gift from health care workers to the community they serve. The artwork honors frontline workers for their contributions and sacrifice.
A new mural in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood is a gift from health care workers to the community they serve. The artwork honors frontline workers for their contributions and sacrifice.
California enacts law to suspend driver's licenses of illegal sideshow participants
A new law in California imposes a harsher punishment for those who participate in illegal sideshows.
A new law in California imposes a harsher punishment for those who participate in illegal sideshows.
Giants brace for longtime rival Dodgers in NLDS matchup
The San Francisco Giants won an astonishing 107 games this season. But, that's in the past as the team prepares to meet the Dodgers in the postseason playoff series.
The San Francisco Giants won an astonishing 107 games this season. But, that's in the past as the team prepares to meet the Dodgers in the postseason playoff series.
Twitter testing feature to warn users of the 'vibe' of 'intense' conversations
The new feature offers some tips for keeping things civil, too
The new feature offers some tips for keeping things civil, too
Bay Area health officers announce criteria to lift indoor mask mandate
Health officers for nine Bay Area jurisdictions on Thursday said they would lift indoor mask mandates when COVID cases and hospitalizations are low and when 80% of the cities' total population is fully vaccinated. That won't be until at least December.
Health officers for nine Bay Area jurisdictions on Thursday said they would lift indoor mask mandates when COVID cases and hospitalizations are low and when 80% of the cities' total population is fully vaccinated. That won't be until at least December.
Elon Musk announces Tesla is moving headquarters to Austin
The big news that came out of Tesla's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday is that the company is moving its headquarters from California to Texas.
The big news that came out of Tesla's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday is that the company is moving its headquarters from California to Texas.
California oil spill: 4,000-foot section of pipeline split, dragged out of place by up to 105 feet
Officials coordinating the response to the Orange County oil spill say divers have confirmed that a 4,000-foot section of a 17.7-mile pipeline was moved out of place -- by as much as 105 feet -- and a 13-inch "split" in the line was detected.
Officials coordinating the response to the Orange County oil spill say divers have confirmed that a 4,000-foot section of a 17.7-mile pipeline was moved out of place -- by as much as 105 feet -- and a 13-inch "split" in the line was detected.
Federal jury convicts San Jose woman of sex trafficking conspiracy
In federal court, the jury found that prosecutors proved Araceli Mendoza conspired with three co-defendants to operate a prostitution ring of adult women and girls under age 18 in cities throughout the South Bay.
In federal court, the jury found that prosecutors proved Araceli Mendoza conspired with three co-defendants to operate a prostitution ring of adult women and girls under age 18 in cities throughout the South Bay.



















