As California reopens from pandemic, Bay Area residents describe life changes

California is emerging from 15 months of pandemic restrictions. Here's how residents say their lives have been changed and what makes them optimistic.

FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far

Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.

US military guns lost, stolen from California bases

An investigation into firearms missing from the U.S. armed services shows at least 111 guns disappeared or were recovered in California between 2010 and 2019.

Cashier dead, deputy injured after dispute with man over a mask, GBI says

The GBI has released the name of the suspect who investigators said killed a cashier and injured a deputy in a shooting stemming from a dispute over wearing a mask.

Two teens identified as victims in fatal Rohnert Park crash

Killed were 17-year-old San Rafael resident Lorena Recendez-Martinez, who was driving, and 16-year-old Los Angeles resident Amada Guadalupe Salinas-Agular, who was a passenger in a 2018 Mercedes Benz Coupe, according to public safety officials.

Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’

Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.

Metallic balloons likely sparked fast-moving grass fire in San Jose

Cal Fire first reported the fire on Twitter around 11:52 am. The fire broke on Silicon Valley Road and Basking Ridge and grew at a dangerous rate of speed, fire officials said.

Man allegedly killed kids to spite mom for getting new boyfriend

A man allegedly drugged his two young daughters, killed them, and then dumped their bodies into the sea in an effort to get back at his ex-wife.

Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear

Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.

Stockton woman reunited with Yorkshire terrier stolen in San Francisco

The reunion comes less than 72 hours after Leo was stolen from her white Lexus near Fisherman’s Wharf. Jacqueline and her husband were in San Francisco celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary.

San Francisco car burglar steals "Leo" the Yorkie from vehicle in North Beach

A 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Leo was stolen from a parked car in San Francisco's North Beach Thursday night, and San Francisco police are asking the public for help in locating him.

Wedding bells for Warriors super fans ring at Chase Center

Angelina Marie Yambao and Rowell Fidel of Fremont had their first date at a Warriors game, so they decided to get married near their favorite team court. 

'I'm living in a nightmare,' says father of San Jose boy allegedly killed by mother

"My heart and mind are flooded with grief and pain, and I am living in a nightmare," Nicholas Husted said. "The knowledge that he was taken away forever by someone he trusted is entirely unforgivable."