UC Davis develops rapid COVID test that yields results in 20 minutes
The University of California, Davis has developed a fast and low-cost saliva test, that can accurately detect the virus in 20 minutes.
The University of California, Davis has developed a fast and low-cost saliva test, that can accurately detect the virus in 20 minutes.
Biden adds Buttigieg as transportation secretary, Granholm as energy chief
President-elect Joe Biden picked his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation.
President-elect Joe Biden picked his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
GOP leader McConnell finally acknowledges Biden won election
The Republican leader’s statement, delivered in a speech on the Senate floor, ends weeks of silence over President Donald Trump’s defeat. It came a day after electors met and officially affirmed Biden’s election win.
The Republican leader’s statement, delivered in a speech on the Senate floor, ends weeks of silence over President Donald Trump’s defeat. It came a day after electors met and officially affirmed Biden’s election win.
Teachers, farmworkers, grocery store employees may get COVID vaccine next
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday afternoon during a press briefing that early vaccination supply goes to the state's roughly 3 million frontline workers first.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday afternoon during a press briefing that early vaccination supply goes to the state's roughly 3 million frontline workers first.
Oakland woman pleads for help in locating dog that went missing during burglary of her home
An Oakland woman has put out a desperate plea for help in the search for her dog, after a burglary of her home led to the disappearance of her beloved pet.
An Oakland woman has put out a desperate plea for help in the search for her dog, after a burglary of her home led to the disappearance of her beloved pet.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
Biden to take oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions
The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.
The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.
SF D.A. Boudin charges SFPD officer for man's Fisherman’s Wharf beating
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Monday announced charges against a San Francisco police officer for the alleged 2019 beating of a man at Fisherman's Wharf.
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Monday announced charges against a San Francisco police officer for the alleged 2019 beating of a man at Fisherman's Wharf.
Silicon Valley exodus: Bay Area tech companies leaving for Texas
In the last few weeks, three major Silicon Valley players have decided that the Lone Star State is more tech friendly than the Golden State by moving their headquarters.
In the last few weeks, three major Silicon Valley players have decided that the Lone Star State is more tech friendly than the Golden State by moving their headquarters.
Hillary Clinton calls for abolishing Electoral College after casting electoral vote for Biden
"I believe we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president by the winner of the popular vote, same as every other office,” Clinton tweeted. “But while it still exists, I was proud to cast my vote in New York for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
"I believe we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president by the winner of the popular vote, same as every other office,” Clinton tweeted. “But while it still exists, I was proud to cast my vote in New York for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check
The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.
First round of COVID-19 vaccine administered in California
With the push of the plunger on a hypodermic needle, California's vaccination effort against COVID-19 is in effect. A nurse in Southern California, who's on the front lines of the pandemic was among the first in the state to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
With the push of the plunger on a hypodermic needle, California's vaccination effort against COVID-19 is in effect. A nurse in Southern California, who's on the front lines of the pandemic was among the first in the state to receive the Pfizer vaccine.
‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’: Mariah Carey’s 1994 song tops Billboard chart, nears 1B streams
Mariah Carey just received the best Christmas gift a singer could ever want: Decades after she released her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song topped the Billboard chart once again.
Mariah Carey just received the best Christmas gift a singer could ever want: Decades after she released her holiday hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” the song topped the Billboard chart once again.
Attorney General Bill Barr to leave White House just before Christmas, Trump announces
President Donald Trump announced Monday that Attorney General William Barr will leave the White House before Christmas.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that Attorney General William Barr will leave the White House before Christmas.
Temperature-tracking ring may detect COVID infection, per UCSF study
A temperature-monitoring ring may be able to determine when the wearer has been infected with the coronavirus, even when symptoms of the infection are subtle, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco and UC San Diego.
A temperature-monitoring ring may be able to determine when the wearer has been infected with the coronavirus, even when symptoms of the infection are subtle, according to a study led by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco and UC San Diego.
Cliff House blasts National Park Service over impending closure
San Francisco's historic Cliff House restaurant is closing for good.
San Francisco's historic Cliff House restaurant is closing for good.
Spy novelist John le Carre dies at 89
John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller and brought acclaim to a genre critics had once ignored, has died.
John le Carre, the spy-turned-novelist whose elegant and intricate narratives defined the Cold War espionage thriller and brought acclaim to a genre critics had once ignored, has died.
Country music legend Charley Pride dies from COVID-19 complications
Country music legend Charley Pride has died from COVID-19 complications Saturday in Dallas.
Country music legend Charley Pride has died from COVID-19 complications Saturday in Dallas.
Oracle relocates Redwood City headquarters to Austin, Texas
The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.
The company is the largest employer in Redwood City, with over 6,500 employees, representing 13.5% of the jobs in that city.