Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package

The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.

Bay Area health officials confident in all three available vaccines, so don't hold out

Public health leaders representing the nine Bay Area counties and also Santa Cruz said the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are all highly effective in preventing severe illness and death.

Fremont ranks No.1 happiest city in America in new survey

Fremont has received the distinction as the happiest city in America in a new survey that looked at key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to how much leisure time spent on a daily basis.

Cruise ship passengers recall deaths, confusion, quarantine

After a four-hour wait, the couple of 51 years got on the Grand Princess on Feb. 11, 2020, for a round-trip voyage from San Francisco to the Mexican Riviera, a decision Margrit Gonzalez came to regret.

California gets another round of late-winter rain and snow

"Brrrrr,” the Bay Area weather office tweeted, urging residents to protect pets, livestock and plants.

CDC study finds 9 out of 10 people in US got 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."

Kristin Smart case: Deputies search family home of Paul Flores after he is named 'prime suspect'

A search warrant was served Monday at the Arroyo Grande family home of Paul Flores, a former classmate of Kristin Smart, who, for the first time, was called the "prime suspect" in her 1996 disappearance. Flores is believed to be the last person to see the Cal Poly University student alive.

Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.

Man charged with hate crime in alleged sexual assault at San Jose Caltrain station

The victim named Tiffany, a 26-year-old medical worker from San Jose, said she was tossed around and dragged as the suspect shouted expletives calling her out for being Asian.

Chemical found in San Mateo County deemed non-hazardous

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said the chemical was discovered near Everest Public High School in North Fair Oaks.

California hits equity mark: 2M doses to vulnerable areas; new counties move into red tier

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that he would set aside 40% of vaccine for residents of some 400 ZIP codes the state deems most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, access to health care and education levels.

Richmond police ask help locating two missing girls

Richmond police are asking the public's help in locating two missing 11-year-old girls Thursday night.