Livermore woman honors son who died 20 years ago with act of kindness
When word went out there would be free ice cream in Livermore on Monday people, parents especially, hopped in their cars and lined up.
When word went out there would be free ice cream in Livermore on Monday people, parents especially, hopped in their cars and lined up.
Double meteor showers to light up the night sky this week in the wake of comet NEOWISE
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
A pair of meteor showers are set to peak on the night of Tuesday, July 28. The Southern delta Aquariids and the alpha Capricornids should both be visible.
Family keeps dad's memory alive with Oakland A's fan cutout
Sal Valencia loved his family, and he loved his Oakland A’s. He passed away on January 16, 2019, at the age of 65, but his family has been overjoyed to see his smiling face in the stands of the Oakland Coliseum once again, overlooking his beloved team.
Sal Valencia loved his family, and he loved his Oakland A’s. He passed away on January 16, 2019, at the age of 65, but his family has been overjoyed to see his smiling face in the stands of the Oakland Coliseum once again, overlooking his beloved team.
John Lewis’ body arrives at Capitol to lie in state
he late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda following a procession around the District today.
he late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda following a procession around the District today.
Fires set, rocks hurled during weekend racial justice and police reform protest in Oakland
Several fires were set in the downtown area, including one at the Alameda County Superior Courthouse that was quickly contained. Demonstrators hurled rocks, ceramic paint-filled balls and frozen water bottles through windows at the courthouse, federal building and police building in a raucous night that was unlike peaceful marches that have taken place in the city in recent weeks, Watson said.
Several fires were set in the downtown area, including one at the Alameda County Superior Courthouse that was quickly contained. Demonstrators hurled rocks, ceramic paint-filled balls and frozen water bottles through windows at the courthouse, federal building and police building in a raucous night that was unlike peaceful marches that have taken place in the city in recent weeks, Watson said.
Alameda County sheriff's technician who died of COVID-19 leaves behind 13 grandchildren
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
Valerie Leon had just come home from a road trip and had a high-risk job. The beloved employee leaves behind three sons and 13 grandchildren.
'I was speechless': Woman who witnessed couple wearing Nazi face masks recounts incident at Walmart
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
Man allegedly pepper sprayed for not wearing face mask in SoCal
“That is me crying hysterically in the background because my innocent husband just got maced for no reason,” Ash O’Brien says in a Facebook post that includes the cellphone video.
“That is me crying hysterically in the background because my innocent husband just got maced for no reason,” Ash O’Brien says in a Facebook post that includes the cellphone video.
Television personality Regis Philbin dead at 88
Philbin died Friday, just over a month before his 89th birthday. He died of natural causes, according to a family statement to people magazine.
Philbin died Friday, just over a month before his 89th birthday. He died of natural causes, according to a family statement to people magazine.
First female coach on MLB staff debuts with SF Giants
San Francisco Giants made history during baseball's opening night with the debut of the first woman in a big league coaching staff.
San Francisco Giants made history during baseball's opening night with the debut of the first woman in a big league coaching staff.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy loses battle with COVID-19
Oscar Rocha, an Alameda County sheriff's deputy, has died from COVID-19. He was 56.
Oscar Rocha, an Alameda County sheriff's deputy, has died from COVID-19. He was 56.
Los Gatos girl gets surprise from Make-A-Wish Foundation after dream trip put on hold
It was a surprise for 7-year-old Collette Towler who has battled leukemia for the past two years but now is in remission.
It was a surprise for 7-year-old Collette Towler who has battled leukemia for the past two years but now is in remission.
On House floor, Dem women call out abusive treatment by men
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outrage over a Republican lawmaker’s verbal assault broadened into an extraordinary moment on the House floor Thursday as she and other Democrats assailed a sexist culture of “accepting violence and violent language against women” whose adherents include President Donald Trump.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outrage over a Republican lawmaker’s verbal assault broadened into an extraordinary moment on the House floor Thursday as she and other Democrats assailed a sexist culture of “accepting violence and violent language against women” whose adherents include President Donald Trump.
Woman without mask commands ‘demon’ customers to leave grocery store aisle until she’s done shopping
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
$100K raised for out-of-work mom who gave lottery winnings to cop shot in the line of duty
Shetara Sims, who lives in Kansas City, Missouri, recently went to a grocery store and found a $1 bill in the parking lot, according a GoFundMe page organized by the Kansas City Police Department. She used it to buy a scratch-off ticket and ended up winning $100.
Shetara Sims, who lives in Kansas City, Missouri, recently went to a grocery store and found a $1 bill in the parking lot, according a GoFundMe page organized by the Kansas City Police Department. She used it to buy a scratch-off ticket and ended up winning $100.
Lady Liberty stands tall – amid lightning strike in NY Harbor
How strong is Lady Liberty? Strong enough to withstand a lightning strike.
How strong is Lady Liberty? Strong enough to withstand a lightning strike.
Ole’s Waffle Shop owners resort to spending retirement money to avoid layoffs
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
Breaking Barriers: Richmond’s new top cop the only Black female police chief in California
The city of Richmond is breaking barriers. Bisa French is becoming the first female police chief in the 110-year history of the Richmond Police Department. French spoke to KTVU for her first sit-down interview since her promotion was announced.
The city of Richmond is breaking barriers. Bisa French is becoming the first female police chief in the 110-year history of the Richmond Police Department. French spoke to KTVU for her first sit-down interview since her promotion was announced.
Oregon urges judge to rein in US agents deployed in Portland
Attorneys for Oregon argued Wednesday for a restraining order against federal agents deployed to quell protests in Portland — a standoff that some legal experts have warned could lead to a constitutional crisis in an election year.
Attorneys for Oregon argued Wednesday for a restraining order against federal agents deployed to quell protests in Portland — a standoff that some legal experts have warned could lead to a constitutional crisis in an election year.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.