2 charged with using drone to fly drugs into California jail

A man living under a stolen identity and a female inmate have been charged with using a drone to smuggle drugs into a Southern California jail, prosecutors said Thursday.

Bay Area school districts consider vaccine mandates for students

The boards of the Bay Area’s two largest school districts are set to vote next week on whether to mandate vaccinations against COVID-19 for all staff and students age 12 and older.

Campbell man honored by police for thwarting potential mass shooter

“You don’t have to be a cop a firefighter or a superhero to save innocent lives. You just need to call 911 when you see someone armed and dangerous,” Santa Clara County's district attorney said.

Gabby Petito: National Parks post calls for tips on missing 22-year-old

Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks posted on Instagram that their rangers are working with law enforcement officials to investigate the disappearance of Gabby Petito.

White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Redwood City man accused of sexually abusing stepdaughter for years

A 45-year-old Redwood City man was arrested on suspicion of repeatedly sexually abusing his stepdaughter for six years, San Mateo County sheriff's officials and prosecutors said Thursday.

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.

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.

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.