Sheriff's association announces $10k reward in case of recruit slain in Oakland
The Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy Association on Thursday announced a $10,000 reward in the case of a sheriff's deputy recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway this week.
4 Bay Area residents charged in Capitol riot await fate
A year after the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., criminal cases against four Bay Area residents are making their way through the court.
Man who paid former employee's final paycheck in pennies gets sued by US Dept. of Labor
The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.
Rancher fatally attacked by bull in Discovery Bay
A rancher was fatally attacked by his bull Thursday morning in Discovery Bay, authorities said.
San Francisco State postpones Saturday's commencement ceremony due to omicron
San Francisco State University on Thursday announced the decision to postpone the winter commencement ceremony due to the rising number of omicron cases.
I-95 shutdown: Uber rider trapped in traffic slammed with $600 bill
Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.
OUSD warns of possible teacher sickout amid omicron surge
The Oakland Unified School District on Thursday warned parents that some educators may be planning what they described as an "illegal" sickout amid skyrocketing COVID cases seen across the region, according to an email sent to families.
Judge blasts Colorado governor for reducing truck driver's sentence by 100 years
A judge who ordered a Colorado trucker to spend 110 years behind bars for killing four in a fiery crash has called out the governor for his lack of "respect" in slashing the sentence by 100 years before the hearing could take place.
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
What type of face mask is best amid the recent omicron surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top.
'Get the F out of here:' Buccaneers officially terminate Antonio Brown's contract
Coach Bruce Arians did not mince words Thursday when he responded to Antonio Brown's allegations and what led up to the temperamental receiver's dismissal from the team.
Philadelphia fire: Family shares photos of children killed in devastating rowhome fire
Gut-wrenching photos show a group of children who family members say died in Wednesday's devastating rowhome fire in Fairmount that claimed the lives of a dozen people and was the city's deadliest single fire in more than a century.
Ghislaine Maxwell to seek new trial after juror claims he was sexually abused as a child
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers will ask a federal judge to order a new trial after revelations by a juror in her case that he was a victim of sexual abuse.
California extends indoor mask mandate until mid-February
California’s indoor mask mandate was extended into mid-February to help prevent the astonishing spike in coronavirus cases from overwhelming hospitals but the state’s health director said Wednesday additional restrictions are not being considered.
Demand for COVID test kits in Fremont snarls traffic
Fremont Unified held a drive-through COVID test distribution event on Wednesday for students and staff, but the large turnout led to heavy traffic congestion.
Loved ones of slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit 'distraught' over freeway shooting death
The family and girlfriend of a slain 28-year-old recruit are "distraught" over his shooting death and the situation is "tough, very tough" for all of his colleagues, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. JD Nelson told KTVU on Wednesday.
Young Dolph’s murder suspect identified, reward offered for arrest
Justin Johnson, 23, is wanted for the shooting death of Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Thornton Jr.
Granbury Walmart shooting: 2-year-old accidentally shoots 1-year-old, mom
Granbury police are investigating an accidental shooting by a 2-year-old that injured a 1-year-old and their mother at a Walmart.
California extends mask mandate through Feb. 15
California's mandatory indoor mask mandate, which was set to expire next week, has been extended until Feb. 15.
Newsom slammed for California student COVID test shortage
Millions of test kits were sent to families before and during winter break but millions more were not — raising concerns about school safety now that the state’s 6 million K-12 students are returning to classrooms amid soaring rates of COVID cases.