One week to recall election day: Newsom campaigns in SF, appeals to Latino voters
With one week until recall election day, Governor Gavin Newsom campaigned at a phone bank in San Francisco’s Mission district, hoping to drum up support in the Latino community.
Santa Rita Jail sees spike in new COVID-19 cases, Alameda County sheriff's officials say
The Santa Rita Jail in Dublin has experienced a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Firefighter injured in rollover crash en route to a vegetation fire in Oakley
A firefighter was injured in Oakley on Tuesday, during a rollover accident while responding to a grass fire.
Robert E. Lee statue to be removed from Richmond Wednesday
A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is expected to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.
US surpasses 40M recorded COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
More than 40 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the U.S. since the start of the global pandemic, and more than 646,000 have died.
‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC
"The Wire"’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment Monday afternoon.
Walnut Creek 'dine and dash' suspect opens fire, police say
A suspect in a "dine and dash" situation at a downtown Walnut Creek restaurant opened fire after being confronted about not paying for a meal, authorities said Monday.
Off-duty Union City cop rushes to help kids hurt in deadly crash
An off-duty Union City Police officer is being hailed as a hero after rushing to render first aid to victims of a serious crash, including three small children. It happened early Sunday morning on Highway 84 near Sunol.
Unemployment benefits expire for millions of Americans, but will hiring increase?
Labor Day 2021 may be remembered as the day millions of Americans lost all their unemployment support well before the economy fully recovered. We looked at the numbers past, present and future.
Tearful celebration: 5-year-old cancer patient can't let go of hospital worker as she hugs her in gratitude
It was a moving demonstration of gratitude that drew tears and cheers. Video of a little girl, who finished her cancer treatment has gone viral, as she’s seen hugging and re-hugging and holding on tightly to a woman who helped elevate the child’s spirits during years of treatment for leukemia.
Dispute over parking spot may have led to double murder in California
A family is devastated after two people were gunned down following a dispute over a parking spot
Rocket destroyed in explosive fireball off Central California coast
A privately designed, unmanned rocket built to carry satellites into orbit exploded in a fireball off the California coast. The Alpha rocket from the company Firefly Aerospace lifted off Thursday evening at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
CHP probes Daly City freeway shooting; 6 people injured
Video at the scene showed the windows were blown out and the driver's side airbag had been deployed. The CHP said the Yukon sustained “multiple bullet strikes” on its left side.
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office correctional lieutenant dies after 5-week COVID battle
A Sonoma County Sheriff's lieutenant has died after a five-week battle with COVID-19.
FBI warns of ransomware uptick ahead of Labor Day holiday
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have alerted consumers and business owners of an increase in deleterious ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.
Arrest of Antioch High student draws outcry
The arrest of a 16-year-old student at Antioch High School, who witnesses said was held down by security and police officers by his hair, has led to an outcry in the community.
Ex-Windsor mayor Dominic Foppoli files paperwork to run again
Dominic Foppoli stepped down as Windsor mayor in May, after being accused of sexual misconduct by at least nine women. But on Wednesday, he filed paperwork suggesting he may want his old job back.
Star Wars drone show lights up Oakland A's game
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
Elijah McClain: 5 first responders charged in Black man's 2019 death
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Concord father reflects on 14-year-old daughter who died of fentanyl overdose
Valentina was a freshman at Concord High School, the eldest of three children, a happy girl who loved the outdoors, camping, and dirt bikes. But last month, she was found dead in her bed, from a pill someone gave her.