Homicide rate rises in San Jose for second consecutive year
San Jose has seen a string of violence in recent weeks and the latest incident marks the city's 38th homicide of the year.
San Jose has seen a string of violence in recent weeks and the latest incident marks the city's 38th homicide of the year.
More than 500 Asian giant hornets found in Washington nest; threat not over
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
Napa family recreates Disney’s famous Matterhorn ride in elaborate backyard roller coaster
A Napa family has built a backyard roller coaster modeled on Disney’s famous Matterhorn ride.
A Napa family has built a backyard roller coaster modeled on Disney’s famous Matterhorn ride.
Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance
Trump’s resistance, backed by senior Republicans in Washington and across the country, could prevent background investigations and security clearances for Biden’s prospective national security team and access to federal agencies to discuss budget and policy issues.
Trump’s resistance, backed by senior Republicans in Washington and across the country, could prevent background investigations and security clearances for Biden’s prospective national security team and access to federal agencies to discuss budget and policy issues.
San Francisco pumps the brakes again, no more indoor dining amid COVID-19 surge
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the elimination of indoor dining and called for reduced capacity at gyms and movie theaters. The city is also pausing the reopening of additional high schools.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the elimination of indoor dining and called for reduced capacity at gyms and movie theaters. The city is also pausing the reopening of additional high schools.
AMC launches private theater rentals nationwide after pilot program entices moviegoers
The uptick in interest marks a positive sign for the country’s largest movie theater chain, which is still trying to recover after its theaters were shuttered for months to stem the spread of the coronavirus
The uptick in interest marks a positive sign for the country’s largest movie theater chain, which is still trying to recover after its theaters were shuttered for months to stem the spread of the coronavirus
Doctors may be better equipped to handle latest virus surge
Authorities released a photo of the boy, who is described as being white, 3 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes, and was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants with stars on them.
Authorities released a photo of the boy, who is described as being white, 3 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes, and was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants with stars on them.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
‘Jeopardy!’ to feature special message after death of host Alex Trebek
“Jeopardy!” will feature a special message a day after the death of the show’s longtime host, Alex Trebek.
“Jeopardy!” will feature a special message a day after the death of the show’s longtime host, Alex Trebek.
Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper
Trump tweeted Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will replace Esper.
Trump tweeted Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will replace Esper.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Black female to lead US Naval Academy's brigade for first time
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Childhood friend sang Jackson 5 on school bus with Kamala Harris in Berkeley
Childhood friend Carole Porter sat next to Kamala Harris on the bus to Thousand Oaks Elementary School in Berkeley singing Jackson 5 songs.
Childhood friend Carole Porter sat next to Kamala Harris on the bus to Thousand Oaks Elementary School in Berkeley singing Jackson 5 songs.
Joe Biden's German shepherd 'Major' set to be first shelter rescue dog in White House
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
Firefighters rescue baby raccoon wedged in tree, name it 'Freedom'
The raccoon was discovered after residents reported loud cries and screams in the area of 15th Avenue at Santiago Street.
The raccoon was discovered after residents reported loud cries and screams in the area of 15th Avenue at Santiago Street.
Florida athlete becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish IRONMAN triathlon
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
Family of Oakland doctor recalls the birth of Kamala Harris
Dr. Maynard Douglas Driver delivered Kamala Harris in 1956.
Dr. Maynard Douglas Driver delivered Kamala Harris in 1956.