California parents of 5 killed when 175-foot redwood tree crashes on car

Jessica and Jake Woodruff, of Yreka, were traveling up the coast during an annual trip to celebrate her 45th birthday when the massive tree fell directly on their 2016 Honda, a fundraiser for the family stated.

US departments urged to become year-round wildfire agencies

The move would require reclassifying more seasonal federal firefighter positions as permanent, said a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

Trump's heir? Mike Pence re-emerges, lays groundwork for 2024 presidential run

Former Vice President Mike Pence is steadily reentering public life as he eyes a potential run for the White House in 2024 -- despite an apparent snub by former President Donald Trump.

Dose supply tight in Sonoma County as state opens up vaccine eligibility

"Significant resources have been directed to expanding our capacity," wrote Board of Supervisors Chair Lynda Hopkins. "It is disappointing that this effort has been met with a decreasing supply of vaccines for our community."

Armed suspect barricaded inside home in San Jose, police say

According to the San Jose Police Department, the suspect fled from officers on foot in the area of S White Road and Alum Rock Avenue. 

Sideshow in San Francisco brings crowd, stops traffic

Video from the Citizen App shows a crowd and dozens of cars gathered in the city's South of Market neighborhood on Harrison Street, not far from the Embarcadero. 

Suspect seen of video hurling rocks into Antioch church

Police are investigating a vandalism incident after a man was seen on video hurling rocks into Cornerstone Christian Center in Antioch around 4 a.m. Monday.

COVID outbreak at veterans home could jeopardize Napa County's move to orange tier

Napa County spokesperson Janet Upton said the county has been tracking an outbreak at the veterans home and is working with the California Department of Public Health on the issue.

San Mateo County Fair to return this year, as one of California’s first major events since start of pandemic

San Mateo County Event Center announced on Monday that its long-running and beloved annual fair will return this June, in another show that pandemic restrictions were easing in the Bay Area. 

Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’: Nike files copyright infringement suit over modified Airmax 97 sneakers

Lil Nas X and MSCHF, a streetwear label, released a modified Nike Airmax 97 called “Satan Shoes,” according to multiple reports, but Nike said it wasn’t involved in the production of the sneakers and filed a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Concord officer revives toddler exposed to fentanyl

A police officer revived a toddler he found unresponsive after being exposed to the opiate fentanyl in Concord on Friday night. 

FBI: Capitol riot suspect wore 'I Was There' shirt when arrested

Federal prosecutors say a man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was wearing a T-shirt commemorating the day of the riots when law enforcement officers arrested him at his Dallas home.

SFPD searching for driver who hit 4 people during sideshow

According to police, around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the corner of Mission and 24th streets, where they learned of a sideshow and collision involving injured pedestrians.

Study finds high levels of carcinogen in several hand sanitizer brands

An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer. 

Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks

"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.