'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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gunshots fired, firecrackers thrown at 2 Oakland sideshows
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
Bay Area astronaut - and 1st Native woman - leads crew to space
Nicole Mann, commander of the SpaceX Dragon, is from Petaluma and became the first Native American woman to live and stay aboard the space station.
Nicole Mann, commander of the SpaceX Dragon, is from Petaluma and became the first Native American woman to live and stay aboard the space station.
Just 'plane' bad etiquette: Airline passenger drapes her long, thick hair over the back of her seat
Social media users came up with creative ways for the blogger who posted the photo to get revenge on the "rude" passenger.
Social media users came up with creative ways for the blogger who posted the photo to get revenge on the "rude" passenger.
BTS members face possible military service in South Korea
Whether the band’s seven members must serve in the army is one of the hottest issues in South Korea.
Whether the band’s seven members must serve in the army is one of the hottest issues in South Korea.
Body language analyzed while slain Merced family kidnapped
Surveillance video taken at a vehicle storage business in Merced shows a man in a hoodie and a medical mask walking two brothers out of a portable and then going back inside to get the mother and the baby. The family was found dead two days later.
Surveillance video taken at a vehicle storage business in Merced shows a man in a hoodie and a medical mask walking two brothers out of a portable and then going back inside to get the mother and the baby. The family was found dead two days later.
Dozens of sea lions sickened by domoic acid poisoning
The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito said it has been treating and releasing dozens of sea lions that had been affected by an outbreak of domoic acid poisoning.
The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito said it has been treating and releasing dozens of sea lions that had been affected by an outbreak of domoic acid poisoning.
Pebbles, the world’s oldest dog, dies at 22
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier from Taylors, South Carolina, died on Oct. 3 — five months shy of her 23rd birthday.
Archeologists unearth 2,000-year-old Hercules statue in Greece
The Hercules statue “with a youthful body,” believed to date back to the second century AD, was discovered last month in the ancient city of Philippi.
The Hercules statue “with a youthful body,” believed to date back to the second century AD, was discovered last month in the ancient city of Philippi.
'Person of interest' in custody in the kidnapping of California family, search for the family continues
Sheriff’s officials in Merced County announced on Tuesday that they had a "person of interest" in custody in connection with the kidnappings of an 8-month-old baby, her parents, and her uncle, abducted at gunpoint on Monday. But the desperate search continued for the missing family.
Sheriff’s officials in Merced County announced on Tuesday that they had a "person of interest" in custody in connection with the kidnappings of an 8-month-old baby, her parents, and her uncle, abducted at gunpoint on Monday. But the desperate search continued for the missing family.
Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice
From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.
From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.
Asteroid slammed by NASA spacecraft has debris trail over 6,000 miles long
Astronomers captured the scene millions of miles away with a telescope in Chile, showing an expanding, comet-like tail after the asteroid impact.
Astronomers captured the scene millions of miles away with a telescope in Chile, showing an expanding, comet-like tail after the asteroid impact.
Rams linebacker tackles animal rights protester at Levi's Stadium
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner took down a protestor Monday night during the 49ers game at Levi's Stadium.
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner took down a protestor Monday night during the 49ers game at Levi's Stadium.
VIDEO: Coyote sneaks into bathroom at Riverside area middle school
The coyote snuck into the school Monday morning before classes, was captured and released.
The coyote snuck into the school Monday morning before classes, was captured and released.
Former Napa County schoool worker arrested on 19 counts of sex crimes involving children
A former school employee has been arrested on 19 charges of felony sex crimes involving children, the Napa County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday.
A former school employee has been arrested on 19 charges of felony sex crimes involving children, the Napa County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday.