Sideshows erupt throughout Bay Area: Vallejo, Richmond, Rodeo and Hayward
Illegal sideshows erupted throughout the Bay Area over the weekend in cities from Vallejo to Hayward.
Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts on Election Day 2022
Customers on Tuesday, Nov. 8 can get a free Original Glazed doughnut in celebration of “voters and our democracy,” the company said.
Migos rapper Takeoff shot to death at Houston bowling alley
Takeoff, a member of the popular Atlanta rap group Migos, has been killed in an early morning shooting at a Houston bowling alley.
Oakland artist, formerly homeless, uses his experience 'to capture the true emotions of life'
An Oakland artist, who was once homeless, creates portraits in a popular Lakeshore coffee shop, catching the attention in those in his community.
Oakland schools officials ask families for help as it sees 'disturbing increase' in threats to schools
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) asked its school community for help, as it faced what it called a "disturbing increase" of threats against schools or specific individuals through the use of social media.
Best places to retire in the US updated as inflation woes persist: Which place is No. 1?
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
Taylor Swift announces 27-date ‘Eras Tour’ of US stadiums in 2023
The highly-anticipated tour kicks off next year on March 18 in Glendale, Arizona, and wraps up with two nights in Los Angeles on Aug. 4-5 at SoFi Stadium.
Watch: U. of Tennessee 'security guard' blocking dance team suddenly joins routine, wows crowd
A man posing as a University of Tennessee security guard is being called a “legend” for his unexpected performance during Saturday’s game in Knoxville.
Oakland basketball league gets young people off the streets with 'midnight' games and workshops
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
Family seeks answers in death of 16-year-old killed on San Jose freeway
The family of a 16-year-old girl, who was struck and killed on Interstate 680 in San Jose earlier this month, was making a desperate plea to the public to help them find answers.
Actor Leslie Jordan dies in car crash at 67
Leslie Jordan, a beloved "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story" actor and Instagram sensation, died Monday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed.
California teacher arrested stemming from 2020 disappearance of teen
A 61-year-old Sacramento teacher has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teen who was reported missing in 2020 and then "inexplicably" turned up about two years later.
Trailblazing Hollywood film star Anna Wong to be first Asian-American to appear on U.S. currency
Widely considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, Anna May Wong will be recognized for another first: She'll be the first Asian-American to be featured on a U.S. currency.
Runners around the world finish slain mother’s last run in show of support to family
She had 1.9 miles left of her 7-mile running goal for the day when North Carolina mother of three, Susan Karnatz, was fatally shot. Now a #RunForSue social media movement has been launched in her memory as runners complete the final leg of the run she never got to finish.
'It means survival': San Francisco program protects vulnerable day laborers and domestic workers
A grassroots nonprofit in San Francisco has been working to help hundreds of immigrants find work and build a better future.
UC Berkeley professor to award $1,000 to a winner each month for acts of kindness
UC Berkeley professor launches a campaign awarding $1,000 each month to one person in his community who demonstrates kindness. Professor Alan Ross is funding the project with his own money with hopes the acts of kindness will ripple through his city.
Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland police seek help in search for girl, 14, missing since last week
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
These are the worst California cities for retirees: study
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.