Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia
Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades.
Taiwan's legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades.
Bay Area homeless populations continue to rise with some staggering figures
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Thursday announced a $5 million investment to prevent homelessness in her city as a count shows it rose.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Thursday announced a $5 million investment to prevent homelessness in her city as a count shows it rose.
TurboTax hid entirely free online tax filing service from search engines, report alleges
If you've used online software to file your tax returns, you might not have realized that companies that sell online tax filing services are required to offer lower-income Americans an entirely free option.
If you've used online software to file your tax returns, you might not have realized that companies that sell online tax filing services are required to offer lower-income Americans an entirely free option.
Oakland police confiscate weapons, crack down on gang 'super cell' in early morning raid
A multi-agency, multi-city operation was conducted early Thursday in Oakland and 16 other locations, yielding a plethora of weapons and more than a dozen people taken into custody.
A multi-agency, multi-city operation was conducted early Thursday in Oakland and 16 other locations, yielding a plethora of weapons and more than a dozen people taken into custody.
Trump administration pulls $1B for California rail project
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project Thursday, further throwing into question the future of the ambitious plan to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal money for California's high-speed rail project Thursday, further throwing into question the future of the ambitious plan to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco.
'It felt unreal:' San Jose man freed in drive-by shooting after 17 years in prison
A San Jose man wrongfully convicted in a 2002 drive-by shooting that left a man paralyzed has been exonerated and freed after 17 years in prison.
A San Jose man wrongfully convicted in a 2002 drive-by shooting that left a man paralyzed has been exonerated and freed after 17 years in prison.
Husband, wife and dad to graduate together from same university on same day
Graduation season is now in full swing and three members of the same family will soon celebrate earning their college degrees – all from the same university!
Graduation season is now in full swing and three members of the same family will soon celebrate earning their college degrees – all from the same university!
Alabama governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
Alabama's Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.
Alabama's Republican governor signed the most stringent abortion legislation in the nation Wednesday, making performing an abortion a felony in nearly all cases.
California cafe touts its $75 coffee as the world's priciest
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A California cafe is brewing up what it calls the world's most expensive coffee - at $75 a cup. Klatch Coffee is serving the exclusive brew, the Elida Natural Geisha 803, at its branches in Southern California and San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A California cafe is brewing up what it calls the world's most expensive coffee - at $75 a cup. Klatch Coffee is serving the exclusive brew, the Elida Natural Geisha 803, at its branches in Southern California and San Francisco.
Special lighting exhibit prepared for Salesforce Tower's 1st anniversary
The glowing and ever-changing light installation at the top of the Salesforce Tower has brought artwork to the skyline of San Francisco.
The glowing and ever-changing light installation at the top of the Salesforce Tower has brought artwork to the skyline of San Francisco.
Hundreds of teachers to strike following breakdown in contract talks
Hundreds of teachers will strike next week following a breakdown in contract talks with a Union City school district Wednesday, teachers announced.
Hundreds of teachers will strike next week following a breakdown in contract talks with a Union City school district Wednesday, teachers announced.
US birth rate hits new low, fewest babies born in 32 years
America's baby bust isn't over. The nation's birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years.
America's baby bust isn't over. The nation's birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years.
Man checking mail killed by stray bullet in Richmond; family says he was never angry
Richmond Police are investigating six shootings in three days that left two people dead.
Richmond Police are investigating six shootings in three days that left two people dead.
Students with special needs allege being physically restrained at Concord school
Four disabled elementary school students are suing a school in Concord, alleging that staff members have thrown one of them against the wall and forced to write a sentence on the board 100 times, while another was pressed to the ground in a "floor restraint" – all of which are not only counterproductive but go against California’s education code.
Four disabled elementary school students are suing a school in Concord, alleging that staff members have thrown one of them against the wall and forced to write a sentence on the board 100 times, while another was pressed to the ground in a "floor restraint" – all of which are not only counterproductive but go against California’s education code.
Man shot to death on Oakland sidewalk, half a block away from elementary school
Police on Wednesday morning were out early with flashlights looking for a shooter in East Oakland after officers found a man dead on the sidewalk, half a block away from Garfield Elementary School.
Police on Wednesday morning were out early with flashlights looking for a shooter in East Oakland after officers found a man dead on the sidewalk, half a block away from Garfield Elementary School.
Disturbing video shows elderly man pushed off bus, dies from injuries
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released a disturbing video of a 74-year-old man being violently shoved off a bus by another passenger.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released a disturbing video of a 74-year-old man being violently shoved off a bus by another passenger.
100th birthday celebration surprises Brentwood veteran and Camp Fire survivor with POW medal
Red, white and blue party decorations brought a festive air to the Brentwood Veterans Hall Tuesday evening, while the guest of honor, Oscar Leonard, sat with a military hat covered in pins, telling the crowd that he wasn't exactly convinced he was deserving of all the attention.
Red, white and blue party decorations brought a festive air to the Brentwood Veterans Hall Tuesday evening, while the guest of honor, Oscar Leonard, sat with a military hat covered in pins, telling the crowd that he wasn't exactly convinced he was deserving of all the attention.
Vallejo city council meeting disintegrates into shouting and name-calling over police behavior
Vallejo's City Council meeting disintegrated into shouting and name-calling Tuesday night, during public comment on policing.
Vallejo's City Council meeting disintegrated into shouting and name-calling Tuesday night, during public comment on policing.
Doesn't feel like mid-May: Rain, hail, gusty winds, thunderstorms in the forecast for Bay Area
It’s mid-May, and instead of spreading on suntan lotion and sporting shorts, folks in the Bay Area should be preparing for a winter-like storm system that will not only bring rain, but gusty winds, scattered thunderstorms and possible hail, according to the National Weather Service.
It’s mid-May, and instead of spreading on suntan lotion and sporting shorts, folks in the Bay Area should be preparing for a winter-like storm system that will not only bring rain, but gusty winds, scattered thunderstorms and possible hail, according to the National Weather Service.
Paralyzed man's specialized bicycle stolen in Richmond
Parker Wills says his idea of freedom is getting out of his wheelchair and on to his mountain bike, made especially for those who are paralyzed.
Parker Wills says his idea of freedom is getting out of his wheelchair and on to his mountain bike, made especially for those who are paralyzed.