Well-respected Menlo Park fire chief bids farewell after 42 years of service
He has been to many of the worst disasters in the united states, rescuing victims or recovering bodies. But after 40 years of triumphs, tragedies, and an accident that left him paraplegic, Harold Schapelhouman retired Wednesday as the Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief.
July 4 BBQ tips: Virologist says pack the hand sanitizer, avoid the potato salad
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
Hate crime charge for woman in NYC hotel confrontation
A California woman who wrongly accused a Black teen of taking her phone at a New York City hotel late last year now faces hate crime charges.
Anti-Asian hate crimes in California jumped 107%, attorney general says
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
NCAA clears way for college athletes to get paid for use of their name, image, and likeness
The expected approval from the NCAA Board of Directors came a few days after a recommendation from the Division I Council to allow athletes in every state to pursue compensation for their name, image and likeness without jeopardizing their college eligibility.
Prosecutor: San Jose mother confessed to strangling 7-year-old son
A San Jose mother on Wednesday was denied bail by a Nevada judge who was told by a prosecutor that the woman admitted strangling her 7-year-old son.
Meet Zane! Florida infant wins 2021 Gerber Baby contest
The 4 ½ month-old cutie now takes the honorary role as Gerber's Chief Growing Officer for the year.
San Jose City Council unanimously approve Berryessa Urban Village, shrinking flea market's size
San Jose City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve rezoning for the Berryessa BART Urban Village, city officials say.
Infection from Delta variant reported in Santa Cruz County, as variant spreads nationwide
Bay Area doctors warn no one is fully protected against the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19, and say people who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated are at the highest risk of getting infected and suffering severe illness.
Tensions flare as homeless encampment along Sausalito waterfront is cleared
A homeless encampment on Sausalito's waterfront was cleared Tuesday, but those who lived there protested the move. They said they feel their rights were violated.
California advances decriminalizing psychedelic substances
California has moved another step closer to decriminalizing psychedelics amid a debate over whether their prohibition is an outdated remnant of the War on Drugs.
Fire survivors say neighbor may have sparked San Jose blaze by smoking near oxygen tank
“I was really scared because I didn’t know what to do,” said resident Andrew Guzman. “I’ve never experienced anything like this ever in my life.”
Blackouts in US Northwest due to heat wave, deaths reported
The unprecedented Northwest U.S. heat wave that slammed Seattle and Portland, Oregon, moved inland Tuesday — prompting a electrical utility in Spokane, Washington, to resume rolling blackouts amid heavy power demand.
Florida condo collapse: 12 dead, 149 still missing on day 6 of search
The death toll stood at 12 people on Tuesday at the site of a collapsed condo building in Surfside, Florida, while 149 remained missing.
Tenderloin shooting leaves 17-year-old dead, others injured
Authorities are investigating are investigating a triple shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood that left a 17-year-old dead.
Mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines provides ‘robust’ protection, study says
Being able to mix vaccines could help optimize the global vaccine supply and provide shots to communities with limited access to healthcare.
Bay Area health agencies track the more contagious Delta variant, as LA county issues mask advisory
There have been mounting concerns over the increasing spread of the Delta strain of the coronavirus, as the variant remained on track to become the most dominant in the U.S. with more cases of the strain being detected across California.
500 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated in San Jose
The San Jose Police Department said in a tweet Tuesday that officers seized 500 pounds of fireworks.
Newsom sues his secretary of state to get party affiliation on recall ballot
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a fellow Democrat, came after Newsom’s campaign failed to file the appropriate paperwork.
Golden Gate Bridge tolls going up July 1
The FasTrak rate on the Golden Gate Bridge will rise from $7.70 to $8.05, the Pay-As-You-Go rate from $8.40 to $8.60 and toll invoices from $8.70 to $9.05.