Daytime naps once or twice a week may keep your heart healthy, study finds
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
Menlo Park man pleads not guilty to lewd acts with children
A 59-year-old Peninsula man associated with a local swimming pool pleaded not guilty on Monday to 20 counts of sexual assault charges involving children. The accusations date as far back as the 1980's, San Mateo County prosecutors said.
A 59-year-old Peninsula man associated with a local swimming pool pleaded not guilty on Monday to 20 counts of sexual assault charges involving children. The accusations date as far back as the 1980's, San Mateo County prosecutors said.
Man in handcuffs escapes custody, jumps to death at Graton Casino
A suicidal man was able to escape from the custody of Sonoma County sheriff's deputies while in handcuffs and jumped to his death from the parking garage at Graton Resort & Casino early Monday morning, sheriff's officials said.
A suicidal man was able to escape from the custody of Sonoma County sheriff's deputies while in handcuffs and jumped to his death from the parking garage at Graton Resort & Casino early Monday morning, sheriff's officials said.
Tesla driver spotted 'asleep at wheel' on Massachusetts highway
Boston resident Dakota Randall was driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike at around 3 pm on Sunday, September 8, when he noticed both the driver and the front-seat passenger of a Tesla next to him appeared to be asleep.
Boston resident Dakota Randall was driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike at around 3 pm on Sunday, September 8, when he noticed both the driver and the front-seat passenger of a Tesla next to him appeared to be asleep.
Mom's raw post on childhood cancer goes viral: 'It affects the entire family'
Heart-wrenching photos of a 5-year-old girl gently supporting her 4-year-old brother as the side effects of chemotherapy disrupt their playtime have gone viral after their mother shared a raw post about how childhood cancer impacts the whole family.
Heart-wrenching photos of a 5-year-old girl gently supporting her 4-year-old brother as the side effects of chemotherapy disrupt their playtime have gone viral after their mother shared a raw post about how childhood cancer impacts the whole family.
Family plans to sue Fremont, Alameda Co. Sheriff's Dept. after son's suicide
Parents of a 20-year-old East Bay man are preparing to sue the City of Fremont and the Alameda County Sheriff’s office after they say he was beaten, choked, restrained and eventually left unsupervised in a jail cell where he committed suicide.
Parents of a 20-year-old East Bay man are preparing to sue the City of Fremont and the Alameda County Sheriff’s office after they say he was beaten, choked, restrained and eventually left unsupervised in a jail cell where he committed suicide.
Marshawn Lynch helps Oakland Panthers and football stay in 'Da Town
Football is staying in Oakland with the advent of an Indoor Football League franchise founded in part by NFL great and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Football is staying in Oakland with the advent of an Indoor Football League franchise founded in part by NFL great and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Raiders beat Broncos 24-16 in 1st game after Brown's release
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the season, rookie Josh Jacobs ran for two scores and the Oakland Raiders responded to a tumultuous week surrounding former receiver Antonio Brown by beating the Denver Broncos 24-16 on Monday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the season, rookie Josh Jacobs ran for two scores and the Oakland Raiders responded to a tumultuous week surrounding former receiver Antonio Brown by beating the Denver Broncos 24-16 on Monday night.
TV anchor gives on-air rebuttal to viewer critique of attire
A weekend news anchor and TV reporter in Portland, Oregon, is doubling down on her preference for high-waisted pants after a male viewer told her to "dress like a normal woman" in a message sent to her Facebook work account.
A weekend news anchor and TV reporter in Portland, Oregon, is doubling down on her preference for high-waisted pants after a male viewer told her to "dress like a normal woman" in a message sent to her Facebook work account.
NRA sues San Francisco over terrorist declaration
The National Rifle Association has sued San Francisco where city officials recently declared the gun-rights lobby a terrorist organization.
The National Rifle Association has sued San Francisco where city officials recently declared the gun-rights lobby a terrorist organization.
California governor signs vaccine bills he demanded
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills Monday to crack down on doctors who write fraudulent medical exemptions for school children's vaccinations.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills Monday to crack down on doctors who write fraudulent medical exemptions for school children's vaccinations.
Blind since birth, Georgia 3-year old thrives in innovative pre-K program
Brooklyn Hunt of Bartow County has a lot to say, or make that sing.
Brooklyn Hunt of Bartow County has a lot to say, or make that sing.
Mattel debuts ‘Día de los Muertos' Barbie doll marking ‘Day of the Dead'
Mattel is releasing a limited-edition Barbie in honor of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” will hit stores this month.
Mattel is releasing a limited-edition Barbie in honor of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” will hit stores this month.
Criminal probe underway in fiery California boat disaster
U.S. authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into the fiery dive boat disaster that killed 34 people off the coast of California, the FBI said Monday.
U.S. authorities are conducting a criminal investigation into the fiery dive boat disaster that killed 34 people off the coast of California, the FBI said Monday.
Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Missing 9-year-old boy with autism found dead in Inglewood park swimming pool
Within hours after Inglewood police asked for public help to find a missing autistic 9-year-old boy, his body was found in a park swimming pool, authorities said Monday.
Within hours after Inglewood police asked for public help to find a missing autistic 9-year-old boy, his body was found in a park swimming pool, authorities said Monday.
Udi's Classic Hamburger Buns recalled over concerns they may contain plastic
There is a nationwide recall involving the popular gluten free brand, Udi's.
There is a nationwide recall involving the popular gluten free brand, Udi's.
More than 100 Bahamian evacuees reportedly ordered to exit ferry headed to US over visas
After waiting hours to board a ferry from the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas to the U.S., dozens of evacuees were told to disembark Sunday if they did not have a visa to enter, according to a report.
After waiting hours to board a ferry from the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas to the U.S., dozens of evacuees were told to disembark Sunday if they did not have a visa to enter, according to a report.
Tourist charged over $68K for 'most expensive beer in history'
One Australian man visiting England said there’s a “massive hole” in his finances after he was wrongfully charged $68,478 for a single beer during a recent outing to a bar in Manchester.
One Australian man visiting England said there’s a “massive hole” in his finances after he was wrongfully charged $68,478 for a single beer during a recent outing to a bar in Manchester.
McDonald's to launch spicy BBQ chicken sandwich, tenders
McDonald’s is turning up the heat on the chicken sandwich wars. The surprise hit of summer 2019 is Popeye’s new chicken sandwich, which is reportedly so popular among fans that it sold out. Other fast-food chains have responded, either by reminding customers of their existing sandwiches or by unveiling new chicken offerings of their own.
McDonald’s is turning up the heat on the chicken sandwich wars. The surprise hit of summer 2019 is Popeye’s new chicken sandwich, which is reportedly so popular among fans that it sold out. Other fast-food chains have responded, either by reminding customers of their existing sandwiches or by unveiling new chicken offerings of their own.