San Jose police arrest man in violent purse snatching caught on video

San Jose police have made an arrest in a violent purse snatching where a woman and her young daughter were dragged down a flight of stairs last week.

Dead whale found in Pacifica is 10th killed this year in Bay Area, marine scientists say

A dead whale washed ashore in Pacifica on Tuesday, bringing the total this year to 10 in the San Francisco Bay Area -- a cause for serious concern, scientists said. 

Craigslist advertises illegal drugs for sale, police say hard to track dealers

Giancarlo Baldini’s drug of choice was heroin. Jeffrey Walker was addicted to prescription pills.  Baldini lived in the Napa Valley and Walker in suburban Los Angeles. The men about a decade apart in age, never met and have little in common.  Except one thing: both had drug addictions that led them to Craigslist to buy the illegal drugs they needed to feed their...

Livermore couple awarded more than $2 billion in Monsanto cancer judgement

An Alameda County jury awarded a Livermore couple a combined $2.055 billion in damages against Monsanto Monday, a decision which attorneys for the couple say clearly shows that the jury found the company's roundup weed killer caused the couple's cancer. 

Powerful quake hits Papua New Guinea, tsunami alert issued

A powerful earthquake stuck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday evening, triggering a tsunami alert for the country and for the nearby Solomon Islands.

Incredible pictures show lion undergoing cancer treatment at South African hospital

A lion in South Africa has become something of an internet sensation after the animal was photographed receiving treatment for cancer at a hospital in the city of Tshwane.

Steph or Seth? Coin flip to decide who Mom and Dad Curry represent

Dell Curry was standing near the loading dock at the Pepsi Center in Denver when Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum approached, gave him a big hug and asked, "Which shirt are you wearing?" for the Western Conference final. "Got to flip a coin," Curry responded. Literally. With sons Stephen and Seth Curry becoming the first siblings to face each other in an NBA conference...

Port of Oakland commissioners vote moves Oakland A's stadium a step closer to reality

The Port of Oakland Board Commissioners voted Monday to move ahead with an agreement which clears a hurdle for the Oakland Athletics to build a waterfront stadium at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square. “A great day for Oakland and the Oakland A's,” said team President Dave Kaval. “Over the next year it's going to be really important to get the environmental...

17-year-old football player from Fremont killed by suspected DUI driver on Highway 17

A 28-year-old San Jose woman was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter after a crash on State Route 17 in Santa Clara County early Saturday morning left a teenager dead, authorities said.

Amazon offers to help employees start delivery business

Amazon, which is racing to deliver packages faster, is turning to its own employees with a proposition: Quit your job and we'll help you start a business delivering Amazon packages.

Surveillance video shows girl taking packages off porch near Sacramento

A homeowner in a quiet Sacramento suburb that neighbors describe as “fantastic” and filled with good schools and lots of children spotted what appeared to be a young girl taking packages off the front porch and hopping into a getaway car.

Legendary actress and singer Doris Day dead at 97

 Doris Day, whose wholesome screen presence stood for a time of innocence in '60s films, has died, her foundation says. She was 97.

Eating cheese and yogurt helps protect against premature death, study finds

Eating dairy products, especially cheese and yogurt, was found to protect against premature death from any cause, according to researchers.

'Dancing is part of the resistance:' Oakland's 510 Day celebrates culture, fights gentrification

Oakland is poised to party on Friday to celebrate The Town’s history and culture, and true to form, the festivities will be peppered with political activism and a whole lot dancing.  

Police officer hugs missing man after search in Rohnert Park

Lance Grumley is 31 year old guy who enjoys swimming, playing baseball and watching television. He also loves animals, puzzles and Disney movies. But one thing the developmentally disabled Rohnert Park man doesn’t like is being away from his mom. 

Repairs to two cracked beams at the Salesforce Transit Center completed, set to reopen in June

Eight months after two cracked steel beams were discovered at the newly-opened Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco, repairs on those beams have been completed, officials with the Transbay Joint Powers Authority announced Thursday.

Department of Homeland Security and Belmont Police arrest man for manufacture of illegal weapons

Belmont Police Department announced Thursday afternoon that an early morning search at a Belmont residence lead to the seizure of several illegal weapons, and the arrest of one of the home's residents.