Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw

Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.

Suspected drunk driver in Oakland slams into van filled with kids

The driver of a Pontiac G6 going about 90 miles-per-hour in the bus lane ran a red light and plowed into a Honda Odyssey. Two kids, apparently not buckled in, were thrown from the van. 

East Bay mother on path to homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity

An East Bay mother is already planning what she'll do in her new three-bedroom home in Walnut Creek as she waits for construction to begin.

San Francisco flower shop a total loss after burglary, fire

The owner of a San Francisco flower shop is devastated after someone burglarized, then set fire to her business. Frank's Floral Shop at 19th and Irving in San Francisco's Sunset a total loss after 87 years.

Pfizer to seek FDA approval for vaccine use in children 5 and up

Pfizer announced that it plans to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start administering its COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 years-old.

Video shows occupants of vehicle firing upon another vehicle; San Pablo police investigating

San Pablo Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened this past July where a vehicle with multiple occupants drove up to another vehicle and fired upon the driver. 

US halts Afghan evacuee flights due to measles cases

The U.S. has halted all U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two main bases overseas after discovering a limited measles outbreak among Afghans arriving in the United States.

California may allow the sale of to-go cocktails through 2026

California restaurants could be able to serve to-go alcoholic beverages alongside takeout orders until 2026 under a bill newly approved by the state Legislature.

Lightning strikes: Red flag warning in place for North, East Bay

Lightning strikes and light rain move into the area after the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Thursday for the North Bay and East Bay mountains and hills.

New concerns over Oakland A's Howard Terminal stadium proposal

The Oakland A’s continue to battle for a ballpark at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square, but city leaders highlighted some issues that the team will have to address before building can ever begin.

Doctors say many ICU patients with COVID regret not getting vaccine

Doctors working in intensive care units around Northern California say they've noticed a recurring theme among many of their COVID patients.

US records hottest summer since the Dust Bowl, NOAA says

The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.

Audit sheds light on how San Jose code enforcement officer was allegedly able to abuse power for years

San Jose officials are still reeling from the arrest of William Gerry, a city code enforcement officer who was charged with more than a dozen crimes, including sexual assault, extortion, and bribery.

Oakland City Council may have enough votes to raise police staffing

An Oakland city councilmember thinks the council will have enough votes later this month to provide more officers to the police department.

Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death

"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.

US airmen welcomed home after helping with Afghanistan evacuations

Members of the U.S. Air Force returned home this week to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada after assisting with the massive Afghan evacuation effort.