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. 

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.

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.

When can kids under 12 get COVID-19 vaccine? Likely not in 2021, NIH says

Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said he believes it is “unlikely” that a vaccine for children younger than 12 will be approved by U.S. regulators before the end of the year.

'AntiVaxMomma' sold hundreds of bogus vaccination cards, prosecutors say

Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.

Caldor Fire wipes out homes in Twin Bridges as flames inch closer to South Lake Tahoe

Flames from the Caldor Fire edged closer to the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, after it bore down on homes and businesses — anything in its path, in neighboring Twin Bridges on Sunday.

$50K reward offered in killing of San Francisco teen

As the death of a 16-year-old girl in San Francisco remains unsolved, authorities have offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Sutter Health agrees to pay $90M to settle Medicare false claims case

The government alleged in 2015 that Sutter Health knowingly submitted unsupported diagnosis codes for certain patient encounters for beneficiaries under its care, inflating payments to be made to the plans and to Sutter Health.

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes heads to trial: What to expect

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes heads to trail this week on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. Here's what to expect in the sensational legal case.