Police locate 10-year-old girl who went missing in Pleasant Hill
A 10-year-old girl who went missing Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill has been found, according to police.
A 10-year-old girl who went missing Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill has been found, according to police.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
NASA’s Perseverance rover produces oxygen on Mars in historic first — water could be next, scientists say
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, extracted oxygen from the red planet’s atmosphere for the first time, making it the first device to isolate the element on another planet.
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, extracted oxygen from the red planet’s atmosphere for the first time, making it the first device to isolate the element on another planet.
Life-size teddy bear walking from LA to SF almost to finish line
A giant teddy bear that has been trekking across California entirely on foot for nearly two weeks has finally made its way to the Bay Area.
A giant teddy bear that has been trekking across California entirely on foot for nearly two weeks has finally made its way to the Bay Area.
California public schools see ‘sharp decline’ in enrollment
California public schools have experienced a sharp decline in enrollment this year as the pandemic forced millions into online school, according to data made public Thursday.
California public schools have experienced a sharp decline in enrollment this year as the pandemic forced millions into online school, according to data made public Thursday.
Say Hey, kid! Willie Mays wins lifetime achievement award
The Hall of Fame center fielder was honored Thursday with a new accolade to be given annually recognizing a living individual who has made "significant contributions to the national game."
The Hall of Fame center fielder was honored Thursday with a new accolade to be given annually recognizing a living individual who has made "significant contributions to the national game."
Oakland now accepting applications for police commission
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.
Rapper Cardi B takes on Wisconsin Rep. Grothman: 'Gets me so mad'
Rapper Cardi B took issue Thursday with a Wisconsin congressman who criticized her Grammy performance during a speech on the House floor.
Rapper Cardi B took issue Thursday with a Wisconsin congressman who criticized her Grammy performance during a speech on the House floor.
How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?
Experts don’t know yet because they’re still studying vaccinated people to see when protection might wear off. How well the vaccines work against emerging variants will also determine if, when and how often additional shots might be needed.
Experts don’t know yet because they’re still studying vaccinated people to see when protection might wear off. How well the vaccines work against emerging variants will also determine if, when and how often additional shots might be needed.
Animal control officer coaxes ducklings out of drain with mother duck cell phone sounds
A Hayward animal control officer managed to coax 11 ducklings out of a storm drain they had fallen into by playing mother duck sounds on her cell phone.
A Hayward animal control officer managed to coax 11 ducklings out of a storm drain they had fallen into by playing mother duck sounds on her cell phone.
Vigil held for father, caretaker who died of 'medical emergency' in Alameda police custody
Activists and family members organized a vigil for a man who died Monday morning while in Alameda Police Department's custody during an attempted arrest.
Activists and family members organized a vigil for a man who died Monday morning while in Alameda Police Department's custody during an attempted arrest.
San Leandro ultimately decides not to issue curfew after reports of 'criminal activity'
The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center.
The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center.
Biden says Trump would've taken until September to reach 200M vaccine does as he takes 98 days
Biden claimed the vaccination pace established by the prior administration would have taken until September to reach 200 million shots in arms.
Biden claimed the vaccination pace established by the prior administration would have taken until September to reach 200 million shots in arms.
Burning Man mulling mandatory COVD-19 vaccines for August
The organizers backed off an earlier statement indicating that they had already decided to make the shots mandatory. They say they won’t decide for sure until the end of the month whether the event that was canceled last year because of the pandemic will take place this summer.
The organizers backed off an earlier statement indicating that they had already decided to make the shots mandatory. They say they won’t decide for sure until the end of the month whether the event that was canceled last year because of the pandemic will take place this summer.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
Day-use passes for Yosemite National Park available for reservations starting April 21
Reservations opened Wednesday for day passes to Yosemite National Park. The park requires advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
Reservations opened Wednesday for day passes to Yosemite National Park. The park requires advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.
Derek Chauvin verdict: Guilty on all counts in George Floyd's death
The jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The 12 jurors deliberated for around 10 hours before deciding to convict Chauvin of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Live coverage continues on FOX 9 and online at fox9.com/live.
The jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The 12 jurors deliberated for around 10 hours before deciding to convict Chauvin of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Live coverage continues on FOX 9 and online at fox9.com/live.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
4/20 revelers try to celebrate safely, some vector to Dolores Park
Today's date 4/20, is a day of celebration for the cannabis community. But, the celebration looked much different than in years' past.
Today's date 4/20, is a day of celebration for the cannabis community. But, the celebration looked much different than in years' past.