'Worst house on best block' of San Francisco sells for $2M
A decaying, 122-year-old Victorian marketed as “the worst house on the best block” of San Francisco has sold for nearly $2 million — an eye-catching price that the realtor said was the outcome of overbidding in an auction.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
California hospital has 700 employees in isolation because of Covid
Hundreds of employees at one hospital in California are in self-isolation following COVID-19 exposure, amid a nationwide surge of the omicron variant, health officials said Wednesday.
Apple AirTags could be used to track cops, law enforcement warned
Law enforcement officers in New Jersey are being warned about criminals possibly using Apple AirTags to track them.
Pair uses baby strollers to steal makeup from Concord Sephora store, police say
Two women were arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of makeup from a store in Concord using baby strollers, police said Thursday.
2 child care employees charged with abuse of 8-month-old hospitalized with skull fracture
Child care workers Rudie Megan Maldonado and Felicia Ann Ferra were arrested after an 8-month-old boy was hospitalized with a skull fracture. The pair is accused of conspiring to conceal the victim's injuries and child abuse. Authorities believe there may be additional victims.
Adalia Rose, YouTuber with rare genetic condition, dies at 15
Adalia Rose lived with a rare genetic condition called Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. She was 15 years old.
Burger King homicide: 'Staged' robbery led to gunfire, victim in on plan, complaint says
The man captured on surveillance video reaching through a drive-thru window at a Milwaukee Burger King restaurant is now charged – and the complaint indicates he, his daughter, and the victim in this case, Niesha Harris-Brazell, were all part of a plan to stage a robbery of the restaurant.
Pregnant Chicago mom, 29, gunned down while sitting in parked car outside her home
Chicago police are on the hunt for two gunmen seen on surveillance video pumping bullets into a parked car, killing 29-year-old Derricka Patrick. She was three-months pregnant with her second child.
One arrest made in Antioch homicide, mother remembers victim as her 'baby boy'
Antioch police announce an arrest in a homicide two months after the shooting and investigators are asking for help in locating a second suspect.
Vallejo's 'Pothole Vigilantes' take matters into their own hands
A group of Vallejo residents who call themselves the "Pothole Vigilantes" are filling potholes instead of waiting for the city to send its own crews.
Burglars ransack Dublin preschool, take iPads, cameras, and diapers
Officials at a Dublin preschool are in shock after intruders broke in and stole everything, from iPads to diapers.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
OUSD students in solidarity with teachers calling for more COVID protection
A sickout by Oakland students and teachers caused nine schools to close for the day on Thursday.
Nurses protest nationwide for safer workplace conditions
National Nurses United registered nurses held a national day of action Thursday to demand that hospitals invest more in safe staffing.
Brandon woman arrested for giving car keys to intoxicated friend who caused deadly I-4 crash, deputies say
Polk County investigators made a second arrest stemming from a deadly DUI crash in November, saying nine minutes before the collision, a Brandon woman handed the driver car keys knowing she was intoxicated, they said.
Betty White Challenge: Purina, Petfinder donate $15k to support animals
In the spirit of the #BettyWhiteChallenge, Purina and Petfinder announced they would make a donation to the late actress — to pay tribute to White while also helping animals in need.
Police identify suspect wanted in connection with Antioch homicide
One man has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with a fatal shooting at a gas station in Antioch in November, police said Thursday.
Marin County schools relax COVID quarantine rules for students, staff
Schools in Marin County will be able to relax some rules about when and how long students and staff have to quarantine after being exposed to a positive COVID case.
Houston police: Prematurely born baby found buried days after teen gave birth
Police say the remains of a baby born prematurely were found buried in southwest Houston after a teen went to the hospital for abdominal pain and told staff she had given birth days before.