Oakland teens known as 'Bored Bread Heads' donate 100 loaves of bread to needy

It began as a stress relieving outlet and a way for a group of students from Oakland Technical High School to connect with one another during the pandemic.

Gym owner leads rooftop workouts in Brazil

Ivan Nascimento is continuing to work out, but now he's sharing his routines with members of his community in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’

In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”

E-40 donates 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to California prisons

The rapper donated 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to San Quentin and Lompoc prisons. Reportedly, 900 inmates at Lompoc have tested positive for the virus. 

Musician Carlos Santana's youngest brother, Jorge, dies

"We take time to celebrate the magnificent spirit of our beloved brother Jorge," Carolos Santana wrote. "He transitioned unto the realm of light that cast no shadow....We love cherish and honor your soul." 

New Oakland rules: No food trucks at parks, no weekend parking at Lake Merritt

City officials said people are encouraged to exercise but officials want to discourage gatherings and crowds in parks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Bay Area feels large western Nevada earthquake

People living in cities, including Castro Valley, Pittsburg, Palo Alto, and Oakland reported feeling the ground shaking.

Suspect identified in fatal Oakland hit-and-run that killed mother of 7

Oakland police on Thursday identified a suspect wanted in the fatal hit-and-run collision that killed the mother of seven back in January. 

Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order

Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.

California 8th grader gives graduation speech to empty school yard

President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.

Competing through COVID-19: axe throwing finds its niche

The Quarantine Axe Throwing League (QATL) is an extension of the surprisingly popular World Axe throwing league. And it’s kind of exploding.

Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug

A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.

7 California counties get OK to more quickly reopen

El Dorado, Butte, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Amador and Shasta counties have had no or few virus deaths were the first to win state permission to reopen their economies more quickly.

Family concerned for missing San Francisco man

The family of a man missing from San Francisco for a week now, needs help in finding him. 

Not all face masks effective in protecting against COVID-19, San Mateo County officials say

Since March, masks have become the new must-have wardrobe item, designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Various styles have flooded the market, from the N95 surgical masks to those designed for comfort.