Pot tax "sticker shock" follows statewide legalization
With recreational cannabis now legal, some buyers are experiencing sticker shock when it comes to pot taxes.
With recreational cannabis now legal, some buyers are experiencing sticker shock when it comes to pot taxes.
Oakland Unified school board saves job of district librarian, yet 30% of libraries closed
The Oakland Unified School District board of trustees on Wednesday night reversed a decision to lay off the head librarian and instead allowed her to keep her job, less than a month after a 2 Investigates report about her pending removal.
The Oakland Unified School District board of trustees on Wednesday night reversed a decision to lay off the head librarian and instead allowed her to keep her job, less than a month after a 2 Investigates report about her pending removal.
Broken, aging Oakland sewers spill sewage onto woman's property
Aging infrastructure, in need of replacement or major rehabilitation, can be found everywhere, but Oakland has a huge sewer line problem that, if placed end to end, would stretch from the city itself all the way to the Colorado border. One tenacious woman has experienced her share of that problem. And then some.
Aging infrastructure, in need of replacement or major rehabilitation, can be found everywhere, but Oakland has a huge sewer line problem that, if placed end to end, would stretch from the city itself all the way to the Colorado border. One tenacious woman has experienced her share of that problem. And then some.
Man who was diagnosed with autism thrilled to finally get tattoo
A 23-year-old man who was diagnosed Autism was having problems finding a tattoo shop to give him a tattoo.
A 23-year-old man who was diagnosed Autism was having problems finding a tattoo shop to give him a tattoo.
Proud big sister shares skin-to-skin moment with newborn brother
A photo of a proud big sister with her newborn brother is gaining attention and helping normalize the birthing process. According to the National Institute of Health skin-to-skin contact significantly improves maternal and newborn outcomes and helps promote nursing. Oftentimes dads also enjoy the skin-to-skin bonding time with their babies.
A photo of a proud big sister with her newborn brother is gaining attention and helping normalize the birthing process. According to the National Institute of Health skin-to-skin contact significantly improves maternal and newborn outcomes and helps promote nursing. Oftentimes dads also enjoy the skin-to-skin bonding time with their babies.
27-year-old woman's life advice prior to death spreads around the world
A 27-year-old Australian woman who was battling cancer wrote down her thoughts before her death in a "note before I die" Facebook post. Her positive message has spread around the world and is inspiring many to let go of the little things, focus on the positive and live life to the fullest.
A 27-year-old Australian woman who was battling cancer wrote down her thoughts before her death in a "note before I die" Facebook post. Her positive message has spread around the world and is inspiring many to let go of the little things, focus on the positive and live life to the fullest.
Birth mom shares heartfelt video message to son recorded hours before his adoption
A birth mom in Utah along with her son Taggart's family are sharing their open adoption story in hopes of inspiring others. Hannah Mongie, 21, of Provo made the difficult decision to put her son Taggart up for adoption when he was born in March of 2016.
A birth mom in Utah along with her son Taggart's family are sharing their open adoption story in hopes of inspiring others. Hannah Mongie, 21, of Provo made the difficult decision to put her son Taggart up for adoption when he was born in March of 2016.
Jon Gruden to return as Oakland Raiders coach. But how did he get the nickname Chucky?
Jon Gruden is expected to be formally knighted as the newest Oakland Raiders coach on Tuesday morning, returning to a team he previously coached two decades ago. But how did he get the name "Chucky?"
Jon Gruden is expected to be formally knighted as the newest Oakland Raiders coach on Tuesday morning, returning to a team he previously coached two decades ago. But how did he get the name "Chucky?"
Family of dog mauled at Walnut Creek kennel searches for answers
Nearly a week after a Concord family’s dog was mauled and left with 18 puncture wounds and tears to his ear and head, they still have no answers about what happened at the Walnut Creek kennel where the dog was staying.
Nearly a week after a Concord family’s dog was mauled and left with 18 puncture wounds and tears to his ear and head, they still have no answers about what happened at the Walnut Creek kennel where the dog was staying.
Skull collector Ray "Bones" Bandar dies at 90 in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP/KTVU) -- Ray "Bones" Bandar, a retired high school science teacher who kept 6,000 animal skulls in his San Francisco home, has died. He was 90.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP/KTVU) -- Ray "Bones" Bandar, a retired high school science teacher who kept 6,000 animal skulls in his San Francisco home, has died. He was 90.
Ringo Starr, Bee Gee Barry Gibb tapped as British knights
By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press
By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press
Deputy helps homeless man get ID
Mike Myers is 67-years-old. He's homeless. He's disabled and in pain because of a car crash decades ago.
Mike Myers is 67-years-old. He's homeless. He's disabled and in pain because of a car crash decades ago.
Woodland police officer given new puppy by 49ers after losing K9 partner
A Woodland police officer recently lost a friend. His retired K9 partner Peydro unexpectedly passed away in November after being critically injured last year. At Sunday’s 49ers game, Officer Juan Barrera got a big surprise.
A Woodland police officer recently lost a friend. His retired K9 partner Peydro unexpectedly passed away in November after being critically injured last year. At Sunday’s 49ers game, Officer Juan Barrera got a big surprise.
Man with terminal cancer moves up wait list and gets a Tesla
A man with terminal cancer was on the delivery wait list after ordering a Tesla "Model 3." It was the last thing on his bucket list. Word got out and Tesla responded.
A man with terminal cancer was on the delivery wait list after ordering a Tesla "Model 3." It was the last thing on his bucket list. Word got out and Tesla responded.
Walk-on to Heisman: Oklahoma's Mayfield wins in landslide
NEW YORK (AP) -- Baker Mayfield took a unique road to the Heisman Trophy, a long and winding climb from walk-on to one of the most accomplished players to ever play college football.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Baker Mayfield took a unique road to the Heisman Trophy, a long and winding climb from walk-on to one of the most accomplished players to ever play college football.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 45
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
San Francisco mayor signs legislation allowing adult-use cannabis sales to start in January
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee today signed legislation creating regulations and permit requirements for commercial cannabis retail, distribution and production, paving the way for recreational sales to begin in January.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee today signed legislation creating regulations and permit requirements for commercial cannabis retail, distribution and production, paving the way for recreational sales to begin in January.
New 'oddly shaped' IKEA sculpture causing controversy
A new sculpture outside of the Burbank IKEA store is raising some eyebrows. Because of its ...suggestive shape.
A new sculpture outside of the Burbank IKEA store is raising some eyebrows. Because of its ...suggestive shape.
Santa's mailbox open at Danville community center
The Danville Community center officially opened a Santa's Mailbox on Monday for children to drop off Christmas wish lists and letters, according to town officials...
The Danville Community center officially opened a Santa's Mailbox on Monday for children to drop off Christmas wish lists and letters, according to town officials...
It's time to give, celebrate #GivingTuesday, Facebook to match up to $2M
We’ve been thankful and we’ve consumed. Now it’s time to give.
We’ve been thankful and we’ve consumed. Now it’s time to give.