Crown Act: California woman says bill to end race-based hair discrimination is long overdue
The California state Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill adding discrimination based on hair associated with race to the state’s anti-discrimination law. A woman who lives in Clayton, Calif., says this bill is long overdue.
The California state Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill adding discrimination based on hair associated with race to the state’s anti-discrimination law. A woman who lives in Clayton, Calif., says this bill is long overdue.
Oakland boy, 4, who accidentally shot himself in head is now saying 'thank you,' 'Grandpa'
Last month, 4-year-old Na’vaun Lamarii Price Jackson was able to sip through a straw. This week, he's talking.
Last month, 4-year-old Na’vaun Lamarii Price Jackson was able to sip through a straw. This week, he's talking.
Sunnyvale crash intentional, but not terrorism; man's mental health in question
Authorities in Sunnyvale are recommending eight counts of attempted murder charges for the driver who apparently acted intentionally when he ran over a group of people Tuesday night and was seen praising Jesus repeatedly after the violent collision.
Authorities in Sunnyvale are recommending eight counts of attempted murder charges for the driver who apparently acted intentionally when he ran over a group of people Tuesday night and was seen praising Jesus repeatedly after the violent collision.
Sunnyvale crash victim: 'It happened so fast, I'm hoping everyone is okay'
Fifteen-year-old Miguel Balbuena is walking with crutches Wednesday night. He’s one of eight pedestrians who was hit and survived a horrific crash in Sunnyvale. Police identified the driver as 34-year-old Isaiah Peoples of Sunnyvale.
Fifteen-year-old Miguel Balbuena is walking with crutches Wednesday night. He’s one of eight pedestrians who was hit and survived a horrific crash in Sunnyvale. Police identified the driver as 34-year-old Isaiah Peoples of Sunnyvale.
Parents arrested in Northern California after children found in cages
Authorities in Northern California say the parents of two boys found inside cages bolted to a bedroom wall have been arrested for child endangerment. Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy said Tuesday deputies arrested 25-year-old Ramon Zendejas and his girlfriend, 25-year-old Mercadies Williams on Friday after deputies found the boys in the cages.
Authorities in Northern California say the parents of two boys found inside cages bolted to a bedroom wall have been arrested for child endangerment. Modoc County Sheriff Tex Dowdy said Tuesday deputies arrested 25-year-old Ramon Zendejas and his girlfriend, 25-year-old Mercadies Williams on Friday after deputies found the boys in the cages.
North Bay boy becomes international ambassador for spreading Down Syndrome awareness
A five-year-old boy from the North Bay has become a new face for spreading awareness about down syndrome. James O’Leary just became an international ambassador for the non-profit Nothing Down which is dedicated to showing people there is nothing down about Down Syndrome.
A five-year-old boy from the North Bay has become a new face for spreading awareness about down syndrome. James O’Leary just became an international ambassador for the non-profit Nothing Down which is dedicated to showing people there is nothing down about Down Syndrome.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy suffers from some type of opioid exposure
An Alameda County sheriff’s deputy was exposed to some type of opioid early on Wednesday – the third time in less than a year that this has happened to someone in the department.
An Alameda County sheriff’s deputy was exposed to some type of opioid early on Wednesday – the third time in less than a year that this has happened to someone in the department.
Sunnyvale: Driver in custody after plowing into 8 people, possibly intentionally
A driver plowed into eight people in Sunnyvale on Tuesday, and now police are saying the act might have been intentional.
A driver plowed into eight people in Sunnyvale on Tuesday, and now police are saying the act might have been intentional.
Oakland's Marshawn Lynch to retire from Raiders, NFL: reports
It looks like Raiders running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is leaving the team after two seasons.
It looks like Raiders running back and Oakland native Marshawn Lynch is leaving the team after two seasons.
Thousands of Boy Scout troop leaders accused of sexual abuse
Thousands of Boy Scout troop leaders are accused of sexual abuse.
Thousands of Boy Scout troop leaders are accused of sexual abuse.
Goodrow's OT goal caps Sharks 5-4 Game 7 win vs. Vegas
Barclay Goodrow scored 18:19 into overtime to send San Jose into the second round of the playoffs with a 5-4 win Tuesday night, capping a wild Game 7 that featured the Sharks erasing a three-goal deficit by scoring four times on a disputed major penalty in the third period and Vegas tying the game in the final minute of regulation.
Barclay Goodrow scored 18:19 into overtime to send San Jose into the second round of the playoffs with a 5-4 win Tuesday night, capping a wild Game 7 that featured the Sharks erasing a three-goal deficit by scoring four times on a disputed major penalty in the third period and Vegas tying the game in the final minute of regulation.
Man wrongfully convicted of murdering family friend
Ricky Davis was convicted in 2005 of brutally murdering a family friend. It was a cold case murder from 1985 that appeared to be solved.
Ricky Davis was convicted in 2005 of brutally murdering a family friend. It was a cold case murder from 1985 that appeared to be solved.
San Francisco port commission votes to approve homeless navigation center
Supporters and opponents of a proposed homeless shelter along San Francisco's waterfront packed a Tuesday meeting of port commissioners, who will decide whether to lease the land to the city
Supporters and opponents of a proposed homeless shelter along San Francisco's waterfront packed a Tuesday meeting of port commissioners, who will decide whether to lease the land to the city
Truck fatally strikes skateboarder in South of Market neighborhood Tuesday afternoon
A skateboarder died Tuesday in San Francisco when they were struck by a commercial truck in the South of Market neighborhood, police said.
A skateboarder died Tuesday in San Francisco when they were struck by a commercial truck in the South of Market neighborhood, police said.
In rambling note to judge, pipe bomb mailer blames steroids
A Florida man who mailed crudely made pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump said he abused steroids for over 40 years, an issue his lawyers say they'll cite at sentencing.
A Florida man who mailed crudely made pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump said he abused steroids for over 40 years, an issue his lawyers say they'll cite at sentencing.
"Why does she have to choose": Photographer captures young girls as athletes and princesses
An Alabama photographer is taking on gender stereotypes in a new photo series that has captured the internet's attention.
An Alabama photographer is taking on gender stereotypes in a new photo series that has captured the internet's attention.
Alameda County supes to vote on deal to allow Oakland A's to buy its share of Coliseum
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will vote on Tuesday on whether to begin formal negotiations on a proposed deal in which the Oakland A's baseball team would buy the county's half ownership of the Coliseum complex for $85 million.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will vote on Tuesday on whether to begin formal negotiations on a proposed deal in which the Oakland A's baseball team would buy the county's half ownership of the Coliseum complex for $85 million.
Oregon K-9 officer stuck with more than 200 porcupine quills while pursuing suspect, police say
A police K-9 in Oregon was in pursuit of a suspect when a porcupine crossed the dog's path and pierced him with more than 200 quills, authorities said Monday.
A police K-9 in Oregon was in pursuit of a suspect when a porcupine crossed the dog's path and pierced him with more than 200 quills, authorities said Monday.
DC 5th grader among Americans killed in Sri Lanka bombings
A student from a DC school has been identified as one of the victims killed in the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, according to school officials.
A student from a DC school has been identified as one of the victims killed in the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, according to school officials.
Sri Lanka minister: Easter bombings a response to NZ attacks
Sri Lanka's state minister of defense said Tuesday that the Easter attack on churches, hotels and other sites was "carried out in retaliation" for the shooting massacre at two New Zealand mosques last month, as the Islamic State group sought to claim responsibility for the attack.
Sri Lanka's state minister of defense said Tuesday that the Easter attack on churches, hotels and other sites was "carried out in retaliation" for the shooting massacre at two New Zealand mosques last month, as the Islamic State group sought to claim responsibility for the attack.