In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
San Francisco Flower Mart welcomes busy Valentine's Day weekend
Valentine's Day weekend means a big demand for flowers.
Feds allege record $25 million in claims from jobless scam
An unemployment scam operated out of California prisons sought a record $25 million from the state and U.S. governments, netting more than $5 million that went for vehicles, furniture, handbags and jewelry, federal authorities said Friday.
Gronkowski thinks Brady will return 'in a couple of years,' report says
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly said Friday that he believes NFL great Tom Brady will return to the league in "a couple of years."
PG&E bills going up as energy inflation hits hard
If energy "sticker shock" wasn't already obviously painful at the pump or on utility bills, inflation is again going after more of your money for natural gas and electric, even beyond the utility's ability to combat it.
Stretch of warm weather persists around the Bay Area
There’s a good chance temperatures flirting with 80 degrees has the seasonal calendar is confused. From the beach to the bay, and all points in-between, summer has sprung across California.
Suspects arrested in homicide of two women in Pittsburg
Two people were arrested for their involvement in a homicide that left two young women dead in Pittsburg. Authorities said a third suspect remains at large.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
AirTag stalking: Apple cracking down on unwanted tracking
While Apple acknowledged that incidents of AirTag misuse are "rare," the company has been working with law enforcement to track down and charge perpetrators who engage in unwanted tracking.
Salesforce sending employees to California redwoods to connect in-person
Salesforce is offering employees a new way to get back acclimated to in-person work as the country emerges from the COVID pandemic that altered workplace environments.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
Former Air Force sergeant pleads guilty in shooting of Oakland federal officer
A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant pleaded guilty Friday in the shooting death of a Federal Protective Service officer and wounding of a second security officer in Oakland in 2020.
Thousands of Americans fall victim to 'romance scams' every year
Some say love is blind, but for the tens of thousands that fall into romance scams each year, it’s love that blinds them into getting swindled out of some serious cash.
Jeremy Giambi’s cause of death was suicide, coroner’s report says
Former Major League Baseball player Jeremy Giambi died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s coroners report.
Santa Rosa bird rescue owner finds new home for him and his flock
After facing the threat of eviction, it looks like John Floyd, owner of a Santa Rosa bird rescue, has found a new place for him and his flock to call home.
Unseasonably warm weather raises concerns about early wildfire season
Weather around the Bay Area has been pleasant with spring-like conditions emerging. But that also brings the concern of fire danger as traditionally wet January and February have failed to materialize.
Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics
Shaun White remained in fourth place after his second run in his final Winter Games as Scotty James of Australia jumped into the lead.
Warm weather lures many to Ocean Beach, but beware of rip tides
Thursday's unseasonably warm weather brought throngs of people to the beach all across the Bay Area. But with rough currents and sneaker waves in the forecast, area officials urged beach goers to play it safe.
Santa Clara's County decision to keep indoor mask mandate could further hurt businesses
Santa Clara County’s continuation of its indoor mask mandate could further impact the business climate, already weakened by the COVID pandemic.
Alameda County coroner working through backlog of autopsies
At the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau, tucked in a eucalyptus grove in the Oakland hills, there's now a backlog of autopsies.