French President Macron slapped in face during small town visit
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “violence” and “stupidity” after he was slapped in the face Tuesday by a man during a visit to a small town in southeastern France.
Hero rat retires after sniffing out land mines for 5 years
Magawa the rat has cleared more than 1.5 million square feet of land, the equivalent of some 20 soccer fields, sniffing out 71 land mines and 38 items of unexploded ordnance.
Border Patrol agents find girl, 5, abandoned near U.S.-Mexico border wall
U.S. Border Patrol agents said they found a 5-year-old girl wandering alone near the U.S.-Mexico border wall near San Ysidro on Monday.
Missing: Oakland police need help locating man last seen almost 3 weeks ago
Authorities said Michael Robertson is known to frequent waterways/piers, as well as areas around Lake Merritt and Trestle Glenn. His mother wants him to know she loves him.
Five men shot and wounded at East Oakland house party
The men were shot on the 5100 block of Ygnacio Avenue during a house party.
Silicon Valley in-person tech conventions to return in fall
While Apple's mega software showcase of the year, the World Wide Developer Conference remained virtual for a second year, many more tech conventions are poised to be in-person, after California moves away from the color-coded tier blueprint on June 15.
Body found on Las Vegas trail 10 days ago identified as San Jose boy
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been investigating the case as a homicide after a group of hikers discovered the boy's body 10 days ago on a trail in Mountain Springs, Nevada.
Two suspects arrested in road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, law enforcement sources say
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection to the road rage shooting death of 6-year-old Aiden Leos, law enforcement sources announced.
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack ransom recovered, feds say
In a rare outcome, the U.S. has recovered $2.3 million in cryptocurrency that was paid as a ransom in the Colonial Pipeline shutdown last month.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts
It’s the only therapy that U.S. regulators have said can likely treat the underlying disease, rather than manage symptoms like anxiety and insomnia.
Carnival restarting cruises for fully vaccinated passengers July 3 from Texas
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
2 arrested in SoCal road rage killing of 6-year-old Aiden Leos
Marcus Anthony Eriz, 24, and Wynne Lee, 23, were detained Sunday outside a home in Costa Mesa south of Los Angeles, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement.
San Francisco Zoo announces death of Cobby, oldest male chimpanzee in U.S.
The San Francisco Zoo on Sunday is mourning the loss of Cobby, a 63-year-old chimpanzee with a distinguished grey beard and a longtime favorite for visitors.
Amazon delivery driver arrested for assault; says she punched 67-year-old in self defense
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies took Itzel Ramirez, 21, into custody. That's after they received a 911 call from a 67-year-old woman who said the Amazon driver punched her at least 10 times around the face and head.
Police launch homicide investigation at Rohnert Park apartment complex
Officers said the homicide happened around 2:51 p.m. at the Parkridge Apartments located at 4949 Snyder Lane.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Family of young man killed in San Jose says he was not intended target
Eric Zarate, 43, and Michael Herrera, 34, were arrested for the shooting reported at 1:50 p.m. Thursday in the area of North San Pedro and West Hedding streets.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
3,000 eggs abandoned after drone scares birds in California
Fearing an attack from a predator, several thousand terns abandoned their ground nests, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.



















