Oakland teacher is raising money to bring 'phenomenal' 5th graders to speak at a conference in Philadelphia
An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.
49ers Fred Warner and wife welcome birth of their first child
49ers linebacker Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney, are new parents. The couple called the arrival of their baby boy, “The best day of our lives."
Man doused with pepper spray outside Islamic center: Novato police
Novato police accused a man of disrupting a religious ceremony and using pepper spray on a person planning to celebrate Ramadan at an Islamic center.
San Francisco man, who worked at a middle school, charged with sexually abusing student, DA says
A 20-year-old man, who worked at a San Francisco middle school, has been charged with multiple sex abuse felonies including lewd acts with a child and unlawful sexual intercourse.
Scott Peterson's new attorneys from Innocence Project seek DNA testing
Attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project on Tuesday went before a San Mateo County judge, arguing for DNA testing to help prove Scott Peterson did not kill his pregnant wife.
FCI Dublin warden, 3 other top managers ousted amidst FBI raid
The warden and three other top managers were ousted on Monday during a surprising FBI raid of the scandal-plagued all-women's prison in Dublin.
Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy
Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.
Oakland high school basketball teams state champions again
Oakland Tech and Oakland High basketball teams both have state champions again this year.
Juvenile suspect arrested in the killing of longtime West Oakland store clerk, police say
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
Judge rules in favor of a Safeway worker who was fired after trying to stop a shoplifter
A California judge has ruled in favor of a longtime Safeway employee who was fired after she attempted to stop a shoplifter from stealing more than $500 worth of groceries, her attorney said.
Giants manager Bob Melvin requires team to stand for national anthem
San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem.
Multiple Oakland car windows smashed near Jack London Square
It's not an unusual sight anymore in Oakland: Drivers woke up to find that someone had smashed their car windows, leaving glass shattered on the street and emotions shaken up in the process.
Oakland Coliseum has new A's signage after 'Rooted' banner taken down
The Oakland Coliseum has a new sign after the “Rooted in Oakland” signage came down earlier this week.
UC Berkeley spent $7.8M on seizing and securing People's Park
UC Berkeley has released an expense account detailing how much it cost to secure and seize People's Park last month.
Iconic Chevy's in Emeryville set to close after 25 years
Chevy's Fresh Mex in Emeryville is expected to close April 16 after 25 years in business.
Overjoyed and shocked, students react to news that a New York medical school will be tuition-free
Students screamed, jumped from their seats and some started crying after the news was announced that a record $1 billion donation would establish free tuition for all students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Apple scrapping electric car project
Apple is reportedly abandoning efforts to build an electric car after spending nearly a decade and billions of dollars on the project.
Professional rock climber convicted of sexual assaults at Yosemite National Park
A professional rock climber has been convicted of aggravated sexual assaults at Yosemite National Park, as prosecutors accused him of using his job and position to "lure and intimidate victims."
Odysseus moon lander: More pictures sent back with only hours left until it dies
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.