Born in jail, progressive Antioch mayor now champions police reform
Lamar Thorpe was born in jail. He was the only Black child among other children raised by Mexican foster care parents. He couldn’t properly read and write English in high school. Now, he's mayor of Antioch.
Lamar Thorpe was born in jail. He was the only Black child among other children raised by Mexican foster care parents. He couldn’t properly read and write English in high school. Now, he's mayor of Antioch.
Milwaukee bakery burglary: Suspect charged, likeness seen on cookies
A Milwaukee man faces charges for allegedly burglarizing a bakery on the city's south side. The charges come after the bakery digitized the face of the suspect captured by surveillance video – and put it on cookies the bakery then sold.
A Milwaukee man faces charges for allegedly burglarizing a bakery on the city's south side. The charges come after the bakery digitized the face of the suspect captured by surveillance video – and put it on cookies the bakery then sold.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
San Jose sees big turnout for second dose vaccines among homeless community
The hope was that the 500 people who got their first doses in April, would come back for their second. As it turns out, they were pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
The hope was that the 500 people who got their first doses in April, would come back for their second. As it turns out, they were pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
Oakland City Council fires back at A's relocation threat
The city council said local leaders offered several times to meet with A's leadership regarding how to move the project forward.
The city council said local leaders offered several times to meet with A's leadership regarding how to move the project forward.
Trader Joe's ditches mask mandate for vaccinated customers
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
Trader Joe's grocery stores will no longer be requiring masks for vaccinated customers in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to the company's website.
San Rafael police arrest landscaper in supervisor's slaying
A 42-year-old Pittsburg man was found dead in San Rafael on Wednesday and his co-worker at a Concord landscaping company has been arrested on suspicion of killing him, San Rafael police said.
A 42-year-old Pittsburg man was found dead in San Rafael on Wednesday and his co-worker at a Concord landscaping company has been arrested on suspicion of killing him, San Rafael police said.
TikTok user helping to raise money for LA street vendors
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
Jesus Morales has been handing out cash to hard working street vendors in the Los Angeles area.
'It didn't hurt at all': Kids tell us how they feel after getting COVID vaccine
Now, it's the kids' turn. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, 12-year-old Adelina got her first COVID-19 vaccination Friday. She admitted she doesn't like getting shots.
Now, it's the kids' turn. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, 12-year-old Adelina got her first COVID-19 vaccination Friday. She admitted she doesn't like getting shots.
Snag $19 flights from the Bay Area with this new airline
Travelers can purchase one-way flights from Santa Rosa for only $19 and they can check a bag for $10.
Travelers can purchase one-way flights from Santa Rosa for only $19 and they can check a bag for $10.
Do you still have to wear a mask in California?
Will California follow the CDC and ease its mask guidance?
Will California follow the CDC and ease its mask guidance?
California AG takes over Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa
Attorney General Rob Bonta is taking over the review into the Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa – the 22-year-old was killed after an officer opened fire through the windshield of a police cruiser and killed him.
Attorney General Rob Bonta is taking over the review into the Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa – the 22-year-old was killed after an officer opened fire through the windshield of a police cruiser and killed him.
200-pound black bear spotted in a California backyard, triggering shelter-in-place
A black bear weighing about 200 pounds was spotted in a backyard, triggering a local shelter-in-place precaution.
A black bear weighing about 200 pounds was spotted in a backyard, triggering a local shelter-in-place precaution.
Homeless man accused of rape and assault of 2 victims in Fremont
The perpetrator was identified as 28-year-old Alexander Lomax, a homeless man out of Hayward.
The perpetrator was identified as 28-year-old Alexander Lomax, a homeless man out of Hayward.
Bear climbs backyard tree in San Anselmo, briefly causes shelter-in-place
A bear that climbed a tree in a backyard, causing a shelter-in-place in San Anselmo Thursday, came down on its own and was headed for open space, officials say.
A bear that climbed a tree in a backyard, causing a shelter-in-place in San Anselmo Thursday, came down on its own and was headed for open space, officials say.
Woman wakes up to blood dripping on her from apartment ceiling fan
The woman awoke after she felt something dripping on her body. She assumed it was raining outside and thought a leak had sprung from the apartment above hers. She was horrified to find that the dripping liquid was blood. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
The woman awoke after she felt something dripping on her body. She assumed it was raining outside and thought a leak had sprung from the apartment above hers. She was horrified to find that the dripping liquid was blood. (Warning, graphic photos in this story may be distressing.)
See it: US Drought Monitor shows intensifying drought in California
Areas of "exceptional drought" expanded in the southern and eastern Sierra Nevada in response to poor snowpack conditions, the monitor said in its weekly update.
Areas of "exceptional drought" expanded in the southern and eastern Sierra Nevada in response to poor snowpack conditions, the monitor said in its weekly update.
Study: Air pollution mostly related to animal farming contributes to 17,900 annual deaths in US
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
San Francisco police arrest man suspected of slashing victim’s face for refusing to give him money
San Francisco police have arrested a man who allegedly slashed a victim's face on Wednesday morning near Union Square after the victim said he didn't have any money to give.
San Francisco police have arrested a man who allegedly slashed a victim's face on Wednesday morning near Union Square after the victim said he didn't have any money to give.
Super 'Blood Moon' is coming — here's where you can see the eclipse reach 'totality'
Early on the morning of May 26, the Blood Moon – named for its red glow – will be visible from North America.
Early on the morning of May 26, the Blood Moon – named for its red glow – will be visible from North America.