Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'

A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.

Drive-in movie theaters making a comeback during COVID-19

Movie studios aren't really releasing new movies right now, so the drive-ins are screening movies that were still being shown in late February.

Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina was doing homeowner's nails

The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.

California couple first in state to tie knot via Zoom during coronavirus pandemic

Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.

Artists transforming boarded-up storefronts in San Francisco into murals

The pandemic has forced businesses throughout San Francisco to close their doors and board their windows. Now, organizations such as "Paint the Void" are raising money to pay artists to transform those boards into showcases.

San Leandro police won't ID officers in fatal Walmart shooting

San Leandro officials won't identify two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor inside a Walmart over alleged violent threats directed against the department.

Warriors announce $250K to Oakland, SF schools, as teachers get surprise Warriors visit

Some teachers in San Francisco and Oakland got a special surprise on Monday, along with word of financial assistance to help them better connect with students amid ongoing distant learning efforts.

22-year-old Twitter employee dies after being shot in San Francisco's Mission District

A 22-year-old Twitter employee, who was critically wounded in a shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District, died from his injuries on Monday night, police said.

Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers

The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.

California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential

"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home." 

Kaiser Oakland medical workers make touching music video to say 'Thank you'

Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.

Newsom: Certain retail sectors can open at the end of the week

“As early as the end of this week you will have the capacity as a retailer...to begin to reopen for pickup," he said. "We are entering the next phase this week. This is a very positive sign," he said. "The data says it can happen."