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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Chances of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccine are slim, study finds
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
A recent study found that the chances of developing heart inflammation complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine are slimmer than a person’s chances of getting struck by lightning.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Police arrest 3 alleged gang members tied to violent crimes in San Jose
Police served several search warrants on Aug. 3 throughout San Jose and arrested Omar Tabora, 22, Christopher Rosales, 19, and Nelson Vargas, 23, in connection with crimes that included armed robbery and carjacking.
Police served several search warrants on Aug. 3 throughout San Jose and arrested Omar Tabora, 22, Christopher Rosales, 19, and Nelson Vargas, 23, in connection with crimes that included armed robbery and carjacking.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Bay Area air quality diminishes as wildfire smoke settles in
Smoke from wildfires burning further north has drifted into the Bay Area – causing moderate air quality conditions.
Smoke from wildfires burning further north has drifted into the Bay Area – causing moderate air quality conditions.
Preliminary autopsy rules out foul play in runner's death
Preliminary autopsy results are in for the man who went missing after running on an East Bay trail on a day with dangerously hot temperatures last month.
Preliminary autopsy results are in for the man who went missing after running on an East Bay trail on a day with dangerously hot temperatures last month.
San Francisco sheriffs' union says deputies may quit over vaccine mandate
Ken Lomba, president of the San Francisco Deputy Sheriff's Association said some deputies have threatened to quit over the city's vaccine mandate.
Ken Lomba, president of the San Francisco Deputy Sheriff's Association said some deputies have threatened to quit over the city's vaccine mandate.
Newsom touts $123 billion education package for reopening schools
Gov. Newsom touted the $123 billion education package for reopening schools on Friday. He also mentioned his mask mandate for students which will be enforced by individual school districts.
Gov. Newsom touted the $123 billion education package for reopening schools on Friday. He also mentioned his mask mandate for students which will be enforced by individual school districts.
In a twist, Kristin Smart's alleged killer wants Scott Peterson to testify
Two of the most infamous criminal cases in California were linked together in a surprise court development this week.
Two of the most infamous criminal cases in California were linked together in a surprise court development this week.