California's first Clean Air Center launches in San Francisco's Bayview District

State and local leaders gathered in San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the launch of California's first Clean Air Center, designed to give residents, especially those in vulnerable communities, a safe place to go when wildfire smoke creates poor and hazardous air quality.   

Oakland resident, who was California's oldest living man, dies at age 111

A lifelong Oakland resident, who held the title as the oldest living man in California, has died. Giles "Bud" Cropsey died on Wednesday, just ten days after he marked his 111th birthday.

MACRO: Oakland now has alternative to calling police for low-level calls

A KTVU crew rode along with four MACRO teams over the course of a month, witnessing this new approach to handling non-violent 911 calls that don't require a police presence.

Texas sheriff investigating 2 flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov.

A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.

Oakland Tech grad Ahmed Muhammad brings together thousands in the community in the name of science

Oakland Technical High School's first Black male valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, brings out thousands to his alma mater for science learning and inspiration. The Stanford University student said that the event motivated him "to continue doing the good work until every single child has the chance to be inspired by science."

What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign. 

LA County monkeypox: First case in nation linked to workplace exposure

The Los Angeles Public Health Department has reported the nation's first monkeypox case in a healthcare worker who was exposed to the virus at work.

Oakland's Zendaya makes history with her 2nd Emmy

Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. She's now also the first Black woman to twice take the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. 

Oakland police, U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in sexual assault and armed robbery

Oakland Police and U.S. Marshals have arrested a parolee suspected in a sexual assault and armed robbery last month, investigators announced on Monday.   

Outpouring of support for San Jose family, after son killed, daughters injured in Labor Day crash

A South Bay couple involved in a serious accident during a Labor Day weekend road trip was mourning the loss of one of their young children, as their two other children faced a long road to recovery.  

Video: 4 women dined and dashed on $200 tab, Albany restaurant says

The owners of 938 Crawfish in Albany shared surveillance video showing the women entering the restaurant, sit down, have a meal and then leave without paying. The tab was more than $200.

Silicon Valley biotech executive convicted in $77M COVID-19 and allergy testing scheme

A federal jury has convicted the president of a Silicon Valley medical tech company on charges he carried out an elaborate scheme that led to $77 million in false and fraudulent claims for COVID-19 and allergy testing.

Steph Curry aims to inspire with ‘I Have a Superpower’ book

Four-time NBA champion, Stephen Curry, can now add author to his long list of accomplishments. The Warriors superstar debut children's book, "I Have a Superpower," was released on Tuesday.