Artist plans to fix sculpted Breonna Taylor bust vandalized in Oakland

A Breonna Taylor sculpture that was installed in Oakland just two weeks ago was vandalized. The artist is planning to fix the damaged bust.

Sonoma County converts former hotel into housing for homeless

The 31-room supportive housing complex, opening the week of Dec. 28, is the second of two acquired by the county through funds made available through the state's Project Homekey, county officials said.

California Supreme Court rules meth-using mom can face murder charge in baby's stillborn death

The ruling Wednesday was also a setback for state Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who recently was named President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis

Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.

Restaurants' lawsuit against outdoor dining restrictions in Contra Costa County on hold

Contra Costa was one of five Bay Area counties that, earlier this month, shut down outdoor dining a few weeks ahead of the expected ICU bed capacity decrease kicking in.

California deaths spur pleas to stay home for Christmas

Festive gatherings with friends and family might be tempting after a year that has seen the pandemic take at least 23,635 lives and ravage the economy as much of the state remained under a stay-at-home order that has closed nonessential businesses.

Federal judge postpones execution of  only woman on US death row

A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row.

Glide hands out over 1,600 Christmas Eve meals to homeless during holiday tradition

Three thousand pounds of prime rib from San Francisco's House of Prime Rib have gone toward helping Tenderloin-based organization Glide with their efforts to feed the homeless over the holidays.

Some won't receive second stimulus check if coronavirus relief bill is signed – here's why

Some American's aren't eligible to receive the cash payment: College students and dependents over the age of 17 won't receive the money, nor will undocumented people who don't have a Social Security number.

2 custodians found in Dublin school library with chemical smell - one dead, another hospitalized

Dublin police are investigating the death and injury of two custodians found at a middle school on Wednesday. Their condition may have been the result of an unknown chemical smell.

San Francisco woman wins $10M off scratcher before Christmas

Arminda Villafuerte scored $10 million on an Ultimate Millions scratcher she bought at an Arco station at 5898 Mission Street in San Francisco.

Petaluma police warning shoppers about theft scam

A woman had just returned to her vehicle after going to the bank at the center at 301 S. McDowell Blvd. about 6 p.m. last Friday when she heard a knock on the window.

Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on announced that some 433,600 units of Excedrin products are subject to the recall, including Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, and Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets.