Bay Area Olympic athlete, coach react to travel advisory to Japan
The U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens against travel to Japan because of rising COVID-19 infection rates. It comes two months before Tokyo is set to host the Summer Olympics.
The U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens against travel to Japan because of rising COVID-19 infection rates. It comes two months before Tokyo is set to host the Summer Olympics.
Bay Area bewildered by prominent lenticular clouds
Some people in the Bay Area were perplexed by the sight of lenticular clouds in the sky Monday evening. It's not exactly a common sight to see them so prominently as KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo put it.
Some people in the Bay Area were perplexed by the sight of lenticular clouds in the sky Monday evening. It's not exactly a common sight to see them so prominently as KTVU Meteorologist Mark Tamayo put it.
Family of Caleb Smith plans to sue City of Hayward after deadly police shooting
An attorney for Caleb Smith's family says Smith leaves behind a 3-year-old son.
An attorney for Caleb Smith's family says Smith leaves behind a 3-year-old son.
The reopening of San Francisco's largest hotel could mark return of tourism for city
The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the largest hotel on the West Coast and the hope is guests at the hotel will mark the return of tourism.
The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the largest hotel on the West Coast and the hope is guests at the hotel will mark the return of tourism.
Man fatally shot in broad daylight near Oakland's Chinatown
The shooting incident happened around 2:12 p.m. near Broadway and 8th Street.
The shooting incident happened around 2:12 p.m. near Broadway and 8th Street.
14-year-old girl hands newborn baby to strangers at NJ restaurant
The couple who took care of the baby before police arrived said the teenage girl had asked for help from employees at the restaurant before they intervened.
The couple who took care of the baby before police arrived said the teenage girl had asked for help from employees at the restaurant before they intervened.
Woman gets back $1M lottery ticket that she threw away
Lea Rose Fiega bought the $30 Diamond Millions scratch-off ticket in March at the Lucky Stop convenience store in Southwick near were she works.
Lea Rose Fiega bought the $30 Diamond Millions scratch-off ticket in March at the Lucky Stop convenience store in Southwick near were she works.
Harvey Weinstein extradition to California faces another delay
Harvey Weinstein’s extradition from New York to California to face rape and sexual assault charges faces further delays over paperwork issues raised by his lawyer, the attorney confirmed Monday.
Harvey Weinstein’s extradition from New York to California to face rape and sexual assault charges faces further delays over paperwork issues raised by his lawyer, the attorney confirmed Monday.
Man who went missing on Mount Whitney hike found alive
Searchers rescued Edward Lee Alderman several miles west of the Whitney summit on Sunday, a Sequoia National Park statement said.
Searchers rescued Edward Lee Alderman several miles west of the Whitney summit on Sunday, a Sequoia National Park statement said.
2 ex-CHP officers charged with accepting $35,000 in bribes in car scheme
Two former California Highway Patrol officers have been charged with accepting $35,000 in bribes in exchange for falsifying records for exotic cars, authorities said Monday.
Two former California Highway Patrol officers have been charged with accepting $35,000 in bribes in exchange for falsifying records for exotic cars, authorities said Monday.
Concern grows over the fate of young gray wolf celebrated for historic California journey
There is growing concern over the fate of a rare gray wolf that made a remarkable journey from Oregon and across at least 16 California counties, to travel farther south than any other GPS collared wolf in the Golden State in more than a century.
There is growing concern over the fate of a rare gray wolf that made a remarkable journey from Oregon and across at least 16 California counties, to travel farther south than any other GPS collared wolf in the Golden State in more than a century.
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. recovers his stolen Maserati after social media posts
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. took to Instagram Friday night after someone drove off with his blue Maserati. Within 24 hours he recovered his vehicle, thanks to the power of social media.
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. took to Instagram Friday night after someone drove off with his blue Maserati. Within 24 hours he recovered his vehicle, thanks to the power of social media.
More than a dozen killed after volcano erupts in Congo
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said Sunday.
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said Sunday.
UPS driver spots 86-year-old woman bleeding in street, carries her to hospital
A UPS representative said Devon Brooks saw the 86-year-old woman lying in the middle of the street bleeding and ran to help.
A UPS representative said Devon Brooks saw the 86-year-old woman lying in the middle of the street bleeding and ran to help.
Pittsburg police kill man with gun at apartment complex; doorbell video captures gunfire
Pittsburg police on Friday said that two officers killed a 31-year-old man who they said was armed with a gun, which he pointed at them.
Pittsburg police on Friday said that two officers killed a 31-year-old man who they said was armed with a gun, which he pointed at them.
Bay Area sports alive and well: Warriors eye playoffs, Giants prepare for rival Dodgers
It's a big night for Bay Area sports fans. The Golden State Warriors are getting ready for a one game play in; the winner goes on to the playoffs, the loser goes home.
It's a big night for Bay Area sports fans. The Golden State Warriors are getting ready for a one game play in; the winner goes on to the playoffs, the loser goes home.
California to drop social distancing requirements when state reopens mid-June
State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it’s safe for the state to remove nearly all restrictions next month.
State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it’s safe for the state to remove nearly all restrictions next month.
Justice delayed? In wealthy California town of Danville, officer kills 2 men of color
Two fatal shootings by the same police officer in Danville have cast a spotlight on what criminal justice activists are calling a case of delayed justice and its deadly consequences.
Two fatal shootings by the same police officer in Danville have cast a spotlight on what criminal justice activists are calling a case of delayed justice and its deadly consequences.
Oakland party bus shooting: Medic describes tragic scene as ‘one of the worst’
Erik Mrazek had attended many tragic scenes as a paramedic, but what he saw at the scene of a fatal shooting on a party bus was unlike any of the emergencies he'd handled before.
Erik Mrazek had attended many tragic scenes as a paramedic, but what he saw at the scene of a fatal shooting on a party bus was unlike any of the emergencies he'd handled before.
Japanese artist living in Berkeley creates public works to cope with the pandemic
Masako Miki of Berkeley says her focus on public art is a way to reach people from all walks of life. The Japanese artist is part of a new campaign in Oakland's Chinatown to help communicate a message of coming together.
Masako Miki of Berkeley says her focus on public art is a way to reach people from all walks of life. The Japanese artist is part of a new campaign in Oakland's Chinatown to help communicate a message of coming together.