2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
Dognapper snatches service dog in San Francisco
Authorities are searching for a service dog that was stolen in San Francisco.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Nation’s oldest living WWII veteran, Lawrence Brooks, dies at the age of 112
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider robbed at gunpoint in Oakland
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Alameda County Sheriff's recruit killed in freeway shooting near Bay Bridge toll plaza
KTVU has learned the victim of an Oakland freeway shooting on Tuesday was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was about to graduate next month.
East Bay mom warns dangers of COVID after baby's battle in ICU
The spreading omicron variant is taking a toll on the youngest people in the country. Doctors with the American Academy of Pediatrics report 325,000 children tested positive for COVID last week.
Dixie Fire sparked after tree collided into PG&E lines, Cal Fire determines
State investigators concluded that power lines owned by Pacific Gas & Electric played a significant role in sparking the monstrous Dixie Fire.
Man speaks out after girlfriend allegedly killed by ex in Milpitas
The boyfriend of a woman who was allegedly killed by her ex in Milpitas spoke out Tuesday, saying he is heartbroken over her slaying.
OUSD says 920 students, staff tested positive for COVID-19, calling mass testing effort 'huge success'
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
DoorDash driver pleads no contest to assault on clerk who asked him to wear mask correctly
A 31-year-old man working as a DoorDash driver has pleaded no contest to felony assault charges for attacking a liquor store clerk in South San Francisco last March after the clerk asked him to wear his face mask correctly in the store.
Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $610 million
2022 comes with another shot at winning the massive Powerball lottery after no winners on Monday.
Omicron now responsible for 95.4% of all new COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The new omicron variant of COVID-19 has nearly made delta obsolete, as it was responsible for 95.4% of all new cases in the week that ended Jan. 1, according to CDC data released Tuesday.
Oakland's Akintunde Ahmad is now a clothing designer, investing in his community and West Africa
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
Oakland's First Fridays canceled because of virus surge
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays have canceled the upcoming event scheduled for Jan. 7 due to the surge in coronavirus cases.
Clayton police union wants 'Hero Pay' for working during pandemic
The special pay could extend to other city employees in Clayton, who union leaders say have been facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic.
Remembering Bay Area hyphy powerhouse Traxamillion as 'classy' mastermind
Traxamillion, a Bay Area music producer, is being remembered as a powerhouse responsible for a cultural movement known as hyphy. "Just a classy guy," his manager said. "He let his work speak for himself."
San Francisco records first homicide of year
A man was fatally shot in San Francisco Monday evening. His death marked the city's first homicide of 2022.