Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.

Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt charges for defying January 6 subpoena

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Death inquest of Tyrell Wilson reignites debate over sheriff-coroner separation

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's death inquest of how Tyrell Wilson died is re-igniting a California debate over whether sheriff's departments and coroner's offices should be separated. 

3 killed after plane crashes into Napa County vineyard

A single engine plane crashed Friday morning in a Napa County vineyard. All three people on board were killed, officials said.

Raiders, community mourn loss of Oakland super fan 'Griz' Jones

Greg "Griz" Jones, a Raiders super fan known for his philanthropy, epic tailgate parties and deep love of Oakland, has died.

Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland

The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.

An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35

The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.

'The story happened in front of my eyes': Bay Area resident recalls events of Great Escape from Alcatraz

Bay Area author Jolene Babyak was 15 and living on Alcatraz when three inmates escaped what was then known as "the world’s most secure prison." 60 years later, new photos show what the escapees would look like today. Babyak shares in fascinating detail what unfolded the night of the escape and what she believes happened.

'Where the Crawdads Sing' author Delia Owens wanted for questioning in murder

The movie adaptation of the best-selling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" hits theaters Friday — but the author’s connection to a murder in Zambia that’s nearly three decades old shared the spotlight with opening day.

Snoop Dogg pokes fun at Biden with ‘Sleepy Joe OG’ weed strain

Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., has always been a well-known critic of United States presidents including Donald Trump.

Fall semester is free at Laney College in Oakland

The fall semester is free at Laney Community College in Oakland – a gift to students who might have suffered financially and academically throughout the pandemic. 

Driver OK after double decker tour bus burns in Millbrae

A double decker tour bus caught fire and completely burned on southbound Highway 101 in Millbrae Wednesday evening in a fiery spectacle where the driver was able to walk away unharmed.

SF Gay Men's chorus says goodbye to conductor Tim Seelig

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus is celebrating the retirement of artistic director and conductor Tim Seelig.

California man who served 25 years poised to be deported to Cambodia

Phoeun You, who served a 25-year-sentence at San Quentin, is now slated to be deported back to Cambodia, despite the pleas of activists who say he has changed his life for the better.

Bay Area woman who was the oldest living in California dies at age 114

East Bay resident Mila Mangold, who held the title of California’s oldest person, died earlier this month at the age of 114. She was also considered the second oldest in the U.S. and the seventh oldest in the world.

NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy

The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.