San Francisco Chinatown businesses question fairness of ADA lawsuits
At least 100 businesses have been sued or received demand letters alleging ADA violations, such as inaccessible front doors and restrooms, Chinatown officials said. They said many of the lawsuits involve the same two plaintiffs.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
NC man arrested for allegedly putting ‘I (heart) being White’ stickers on cars
The 60-year-old man was arrested for ethnic intimidation and vandalism, according to police.
Future Olympians: Toddlers compete in adorable ‘diaper dandies’ race
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Three arrested in San Jose shootout that left man wounded
Two of the men, brothers Ezau Martinez, 21, and Isaac Martinez, 25, were arrested on June 22 in Chandler, Arizona, by U.S. Marshals and booked into the Maricopa County Jail, according to San Jose police.
COVID-19 and Alzheimer's: Researchers find worrisome links
Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer "brain fog" and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome overlaps with Alzheimer’s disease.
Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.
California inmate dies while on death row for killing mother
Donald Millwee, a California inmate has died of natural causes while awaiting execution for killing his physically disabled mother, officials said.
Ron Popeil, infomercial icon, dead at 86
Ron Popeil, infomercial icon, dead at 86
Family files wrongful death suit against Piedmont wealth manager charged in deadly hit-and-run
"My days have become an endless loop of reminders that our son and I are forced to live our lives without Greg," said Angie Brey, the partner of Greg Turnage Jr., 41, who was killed in the Mother's Day crash.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
49ers fans return to Levi’s Stadium for first time in 18 months
The last time fans saw the Niners play in Santa Clara was the NFC Championship game in January 2020 before the pandemic.
SF elections chief prepares for quickly approaching recall vote
John Arntz is the director of elections for the county and city of San Francisco. Once the Lieutenant Governor set the date for the gubernatorial recall election, Arntz and other election chiefs statewide began staffing up and doing the work they usually have more than a year to do—in just weeks.
‘Let me run’: 6-year-old girl imitates US track star Sha'Carri Richardson
A 6-year-old girl dressed up as U.S. track star Sha’Carri Richardson to send the message, “let her run!”
IRS says another 1.5M will receive unemployment compensation refunds
Refunds by direct deposit will begin July 28 and refunds by paper check will begin July 30.
San Francisco wants to rename street after elderly Asian man killed in attack
A member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday introduced a resolution to rename a street in the city's Anza Vista neighborhood after an elderly Asian man who died after being violently shoved to the ground in January.
Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist also winning cash, housing and other prizes
A windfall of financial rewards awaits 30-year-old weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in nearly a century.
Crews mopping up 25-acre vegetation fire that jumped Coyote Creek from Milpitas to San Jose
The fire near the 500 block of Mill River Lane was first reported just after 4 p.m.
Bob Odenkirk collapses on 'Better Call Saul' set
"Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the show's New Mexico set on Tuesday and had to be hospitalized.