Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says
Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.
New California COVID rules for hospital visitors take effect
A new rule goes into effect on Wednesday requiring anyone visiting a hospital or skilled nursing home in California to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
Active shooter alarm sparks unnecessary scare on Treasure Island
Law enforcement officers on Wednesday descended on Treasure Island after being alerted to a possible active shooter, that ultimately ended in an all-clear.
Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing
Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.
Temple Sinai in Oakland forced to close summer camp due to COVID infection
The synagogue officials said 4 3-year-old children and 2 vaccinated staff members were tested positive.
Fremont police asking for help locating woman missing since February
Fremont Police Department are asking the public's help to locate a woman who went missing in February.
Pleasanton will pay $5.9M to parents of mentally ill man who died after confrontation with police
The city of Pleasanton has agreed to pay the parents of a man who died in police custody $5.9 million, one of the largest wrongful death settlements ever in the Bay Area.
Experts share criticism of video showing California sheriff overdosing from fentanyl exposure
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore has acknowledged that he, not a doctor, concluded a deputy overdosed from fentanyl exposure while searching a vehicle for drugs.
Oakland community leaders demand Newsom declare state of emergency over violent crime
Oakland community leaders on Tuesday called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency to help quell an ongoing spree of violent crime in Chinatown and across the city.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Residents in Oakland Upper Rockridge neighborhood clash over proposed BLM mural
A deeply polarizing battle has been brewing in Oakland’s Upper Rockridge neighborhood over proposed plans for a permanent Black Lives Matter memorial mural along a popular stairway known as the Sunflower Path.
SF appeals court upholds $86.2 million award to a couple who developed cancer from using herbicide
An appeals court in San Francisco upheld an $86.2 million award to a Livermore couple who developed cancer from using Monsanto's Roundup for 30 years.
SFUSD now requiring all employees to get vaccinated or test regularly for COVID
The district said starting Sept. 7 all employees must be fully vaccinated or test for COVID weekly. The requirement does not apply to students.
PepsiCo and Boston Beer Co. to create alcoholic Mountain Dew
Alcoholic Mountain Dew is set to hit shelves in early 2022 in a collaboration with PepsiCo and Boston Beer.
Eligible Santa Mateo County residents can receive up to $4K to purchase electric vehicles
Eligible county residents could receive up to $4,000 in rebates to purchase a used electric vehicle.
Good Samaritan shot while trying to stop robbery in Oakland's Chinatown
A good Samaritan was shot and wounded while trying to stop a robbery in Oakland's Chinatown.
14-year-old California boy youngest person to swim length of Lake Tahoe
James Savage of Los Banos completed the trip across the scenic lake, which straddles the California-Nevada line, in 12 hours. At age 8, he swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco.
Family of Angelo Quinto brings wrongful death lawsuit against Antioch police
Attorney’s representing Angelo Quinto’s family contend that the man died from restraint asphyxia while two officers held him face down in his mother’s room after being called to reports of a person experiencing a mental health crisis on Dec. 23.
Oakland victim of hit-and-run says man who used car on him had 'murderous intent'
A driver was seen on video deliberately mowing down a man in the Oakland hills after being asked to slow down.
Dry California tourist town to guests: 'Please conserve'
Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: "Severe Drought. Please conserve water."