San Francisco assault victim dies from injuries, suspect now accused of homicide

A 37-year-old man who was in custody for assault, now faced a manslaughter charge after the victim died from his injuries, San Francisco police said on Monday.

Did a meteorite start house fire in Northern California?

Firefighters and investigators are trying to figure out if a meteorite was responsible for a fire that burned down a man's home in Northern California.

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 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. 

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.

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.