Oakland has among highest cannabis business tax rate in U.S. - some want to change that
Cannabis business owners and their supporters are urging the Oakland City Council on Tuesday to slash their taxes owed to the city, arguing that the high costs are hypocritical to The Town’s self-proclaimed progressive agenda.
Cannabis business owners and their supporters are urging the Oakland City Council on Tuesday to slash their taxes owed to the city, arguing that the high costs are hypocritical to The Town’s self-proclaimed progressive agenda.
San Jose Sharks season ends, eliminated from NHL Playoffs
It’s the end of the season for the San Jose Sharks after losing to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night. The Blues winning 5 to 1.
It’s the end of the season for the San Jose Sharks after losing to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night. The Blues winning 5 to 1.
Veteran survives after being impaled by tripod thrown onto California freeway
Authorities say somebody stole a tripod from a California Department of Transportation crew and then dropped it from an overpass onto a Sacramento freeway, impaling the lung of a passenger in a van.
Authorities say somebody stole a tripod from a California Department of Transportation crew and then dropped it from an overpass onto a Sacramento freeway, impaling the lung of a passenger in a van.
Family of murdered pregnant teen demands answers from hospital
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez’s family met with hospital staff at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, asking about the baby's medical care and questioned the staff about what happened in this case.
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez’s family met with hospital staff at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, asking about the baby's medical care and questioned the staff about what happened in this case.
Guardrail impales SUV, injures passenger
The CHP is investigating a serious collision in the North Bay involving an SUV and a highway guardrail. The guardrail went through the SUV and hit the passenger in the front seat.
The CHP is investigating a serious collision in the North Bay involving an SUV and a highway guardrail. The guardrail went through the SUV and hit the passenger in the front seat.
Gilroy garlic to benefit from trade war with China
While many farmers have been hard hit by the U.S. trade war with China, there is actually one crop that stands to benefit: garlic. In Gilroy, increased tariffs have Christopher Ranch rejoicing.
While many farmers have been hard hit by the U.S. trade war with China, there is actually one crop that stands to benefit: garlic. In Gilroy, increased tariffs have Christopher Ranch rejoicing.
Students celebrate beloved retiring Georgia school custodian
A special send-off Friday for a man who's impacted thousands of children in Carroll County. Mr. John Deer Lockett has been the long-time custodian at Sand Hill Elementary School in Carrollton. Friday, students, teachers and administrators joined to celebrate his last day.
A special send-off Friday for a man who's impacted thousands of children in Carroll County. Mr. John Deer Lockett has been the long-time custodian at Sand Hill Elementary School in Carrollton. Friday, students, teachers and administrators joined to celebrate his last day.
SF videographer upset after police confiscate his equipment looking for leak after Adachi's death
A freelance videographer is upset that San Francisco police seized much of his electronics and work gear in trying to figure out who leaked him a suggestive report timed shortly after the death of The City’s well-known public defender, Jeff Adachi.
A freelance videographer is upset that San Francisco police seized much of his electronics and work gear in trying to figure out who leaked him a suggestive report timed shortly after the death of The City’s well-known public defender, Jeff Adachi.
Little girl reaches for Harriet Tubman's hand in heartwarming photo
This toddler's precious connection with a mural of Harriet Tubman will melt your heart!
This toddler's precious connection with a mural of Harriet Tubman will melt your heart!
Warriors beat Blazers 119-117 in OT for NBA Finals berth
The Golden State Warriors swept their way to a fifth straight NBA Finals, getting triple-doubles from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in a 119-117 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
The Golden State Warriors swept their way to a fifth straight NBA Finals, getting triple-doubles from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in a 119-117 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
Midwife discovers that she delivered her assistant 19 years earlier
(FOX NEWS) - A midwife in training made a shocking discovery after helping deliver her first baby: her instructor had delivered her 19 years earlier.
(FOX NEWS) - A midwife in training made a shocking discovery after helping deliver her first baby: her instructor had delivered her 19 years earlier.
East Bay Congresswoman pushes back against military action in Iran
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee says Congress needs to reassert its constitutional power as the branch of government authorized to determine whether the nation should go to war. Rep. Lee plans to present a bill limiting presidential war powers, amidst escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran over the weekend.
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee says Congress needs to reassert its constitutional power as the branch of government authorized to determine whether the nation should go to war. Rep. Lee plans to present a bill limiting presidential war powers, amidst escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran over the weekend.
Two local favorite restaurants pushed out of San Jose airport
Restaurants with iconic San Jose brands could soon be forced to move out of Mineta San Jose International Airport. City leaders are set to vote Tuesday on new concession contracts at the airport. The new contracts don't include two local favorites, San Jose Joe’s and the Brit.
Restaurants with iconic San Jose brands could soon be forced to move out of Mineta San Jose International Airport. City leaders are set to vote Tuesday on new concession contracts at the airport. The new contracts don't include two local favorites, San Jose Joe’s and the Brit.
Oakland city official says no one applied for residency permit at Ghost Ship warehouse
A principal engineer with Oakland's planning and building department testified on Monday that no one associated with the Ghost Ship warehouse, where a fire killed 36 people in 2016, ever applied for a permit to allow people to live at the building.
A principal engineer with Oakland's planning and building department testified on Monday that no one associated with the Ghost Ship warehouse, where a fire killed 36 people in 2016, ever applied for a permit to allow people to live at the building.
New SJPD recruits required to hit the history books before they hit the streets
It's a new requirement for San Jose Police recruits: history class. The Chief wanted them to understand the current social and political climate. And so before they hit the streets, new officers are hitting the books.
It's a new requirement for San Jose Police recruits: history class. The Chief wanted them to understand the current social and political climate. And so before they hit the streets, new officers are hitting the books.
SF cable car operator's dream job becomes a nightmare
For 14 years David Reyes worked as a cable car operator. He said he loved every minute of it.
For 14 years David Reyes worked as a cable car operator. He said he loved every minute of it.
3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) -- Three handwritten wills have been found in the suburban Detroit home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the "Queen of Soul," including one that was discovered under cushions in the living room, a lawyer said Monday.
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) -- Three handwritten wills have been found in the suburban Detroit home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the "Queen of Soul," including one that was discovered under cushions in the living room, a lawyer said Monday.
Judge: Concord parents of West Point cadet can use late son's frozen sperm
A judge has cleared the way for the parents of a 21-year-old West Point cadet fatally injured in a skiing accident to use his frozen sperm to produce a child.
A judge has cleared the way for the parents of a 21-year-old West Point cadet fatally injured in a skiing accident to use his frozen sperm to produce a child.
Warriors' Draymond Green shows a more mature side, credits mom, fiancee, 'little ones'
Draymond Green would rather do more playing than complaining these days.
Draymond Green would rather do more playing than complaining these days.
Billionaire tech investor stuns 2019 Morehouse grads, offers to clear their student debt
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at up to $40 million.
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at up to $40 million.