Trailblazing Hollywood film star Anna Wong to be first Asian-American to appear on U.S. currency
Widely considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, Anna May Wong will be recognized for another first: She'll be the first Asian-American to be featured on a U.S. currency.
Runners around the world finish slain mother’s last run in show of support to family
She had 1.9 miles left of her 7-mile running goal for the day when North Carolina mother of three, Susan Karnatz, was fatally shot. Now a #RunForSue social media movement has been launched in her memory as runners complete the final leg of the run she never got to finish.
Stockton serial killer suspect has criminal history, "distressed" over brother's Oakland shooting death
Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested Saturday by Stockton police for six deadly shootings, including one in Oakland. He's also accused of wounding another woman in Stockton. Police said he "was out hunting" for an eighth victim. Court records shed light on Brownlee’s family life and mental state.
'It means survival': San Francisco program protects vulnerable day laborers and domestic workers
A grassroots nonprofit in San Francisco has been working to help hundreds of immigrants find work and build a better future.
UC Berkeley professor to award $1,000 to a winner each month for acts of kindness
UC Berkeley professor launches a campaign awarding $1,000 each month to one person in his community who demonstrates kindness. Professor Alan Ross is funding the project with his own money with hopes the acts of kindness will ripple through his city.
Bus driver attacked with hammer says AC Transit ignored pleas for help
An AC Transit bus driver who was attacked in East Oakland by the same woman three times, said the agency did nothing to prevent it from happening again. Antoine Nolen says Sharee Hall has targeted him and other drivers for months.
Newly formed Oakland homeless encampment on Caltrans property cleared
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
Hammer attack on AC Transit bus driver in Oakland caught on video
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland police seek help in search for girl, 14, missing since last week
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
These are the worst California cities for retirees: study
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
Former Wood Street encampment residents move to another Oakland Caltrans lot
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Stanford worker raped in campus basement, university says
A woman working in her office at Stanford University said she was dragged into the basement of a building and raped on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Gunshots fired, firecrackers thrown at 2 Oakland sideshows
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
Bay Area astronaut - and 1st Native woman - leads crew to space
Nicole Mann, commander of the SpaceX Dragon, is from Petaluma and became the first Native American woman to live and stay aboard the space station.
Just 'plane' bad etiquette: Airline passenger drapes her long, thick hair over the back of her seat
Social media users came up with creative ways for the blogger who posted the photo to get revenge on the "rude" passenger.
BTS members face possible military service in South Korea
Whether the band’s seven members must serve in the army is one of the hottest issues in South Korea.
Homelessness increased for California Latinos during pandemic
A new report says due to the pandemic, over 22,000 additional people fell into homelessness in California. The data also shows that Latinos experienced an increase in homelessness during that time, more than any other group.
Body language analyzed while slain Merced family kidnapped
Surveillance video taken at a vehicle storage business in Merced shows a man in a hoodie and a medical mask walking two brothers out of a portable and then going back inside to get the mother and the baby. The family was found dead two days later.