Family of man killed by FBI agent want answers, surveillance video confiscated by law enforcement
Family members of a man shot and killed by a federal law enforcement officer in East Oakland early this week say they want answers about what happened.
Man dies after vehicle goes over cliffside near Devils Slide stretch of Highway 1
A man is dead after his vehicle went over the cliffside near the Tom Lantos Tunnels on Highway 1 on Wednesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Marin County schools offering students free take-home COVID test kits
To keep kids in school, one Bay Area County is sending home free COVID test kits to students and staff. Nine schools in Marin County are part of a pilot program with the California Department of Health, that could become a model for schools across the state.
Nicki Minaj says she was invited to White House after COVID-19 vaccine tweet
Nicki Minaj’s tweet comes just days after she posted a separate, controversial tweet in which she claimed her cousin’s friend allegedly became impotent and suffered swollen testicles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
San Francisco launches vandalism fund to help targeted businesses with repairs, damages
San Francisco businesses can now get help recovering from acts of vandalism thanks to a fund set up by city leaders.
Phoenix mother accused of killing 2 young daughters by drugging them
The incident happened near 13th Street and Mountain View Road at around 6 p.m. The department got a 911 call from a man who said his two children were dead inside their home, says Sgt. Andy Williams.
Daly City leaders vote to ban plastic food wares at food facilities starting in 2022
Daly City has joined cities around San Mateo County in banning single-use plastics at food facilities, with enforcement starting in 2022.
4 accused in theft of $2M in goods from 43 California stores
Officials needed multiple trucks to haul away the stolen goods, which still had store tags and security sensors attached. Officials also found more than $65,000 in cash.
Contra Costa County issues order to require vaccines or negative tests for indoor dining, gyms
Contra Costa County has issued a countywide health order requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test in restaurants, gyms, and other indoor businesses where there's elevated risk of spreading COVID-19.
Bay Area air quality advisory extended through Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended an air quality advisory for the region through Thursday because of smoke from wildfires elsewhere in Northern California.
Missing 12-year-old boy found, SFPD says
San Francisco police said a 12-year-old boy who went missing on Tuesday has been found.
California recall fails; Gov. Gavin Newsom stays in office
The victory cements Newsom as a prominent figure in national Democratic politics and preserves his prospects for a future U.S. run.
Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Climate change could force over 200 million people to move by 2050, report says
Climate change could push more than 200 million people to move within their own countries in the next three decades and create migration hot spots unless urgent action is taken in the coming years to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap.
Family identifies man fatally shot by FBI agent in Oakland
A man shot and killed by an FBI agent in Oakland was identified by his family Tuesday as 30-year-old Michael Jonathan Cortez.
Police release video of dine & dash suspects who allegedly shot at restaurant employee
Walnut Creek police on Tuesday released video of two people who allegedly ‘dine & dashed’ at Modern China and then one of which, allegedly shot at a restaurant employee when confronted about it. Police are seeking their identities.
Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
Bay Area firefighters battling Caldor Fire raise American Flag where post office once stood
Cal Fire has shared a moving photo of crews from multiple Bay Area fire agencies raising the American flag where a post office once stood in the fire ravaged community of Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County.
California has paid or approved over $1B in rent, utility payment relief
California has received more than 243,000 applications for rent and utility payment assistance, with requests totaling more than $2.2 billion.
SHOCKING: Woman kicked down Brooklyn subway escalator
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying the man who kicked a woman causing her to fall down an escalator inside a subway station in Brooklyn.