Family of Oakland men who drowned saving nephew hope to send bodies to Guatemala
The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.
Couple injured in deadly Oakland chase can't afford to get car back
A young couple hospitalized after two Oakland police officers chased a 19-year-old driver in a deadly crash that killed their cousin can't afford to get their car back.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
Popular tapas bar Cesar leaving current Berkeley location after quarter century
The Berkeley tapas bar, Cesar, will officially close on July 23 at its current location. The closure comes after a battle with Chez Panisse.
Tight-knit Tongan family has not yet buried young man killed in Oakland chase
A tight-knit circle of Tongan friends and family have not yet buried a 28-year-old man killed during an Oakland chase, but they did celebrate the life of Lolomanaia “Lolo” Soakai over the July 4 weekend.
Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
Music superstar Carlos Santana says he was dehydrated before stage collapse
Music superstar Carlos Santana told his fans that collapsed on stage in Michigan because he forgot to eat and drink water, causing him to get dehydrated and pass out.
86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant
A lot has changed in the skies in the last 65 years — but Bette Nash’s career is still going strong.
Joey Chestnut regrets putting Berkeley protester in chokehold at hot dog contest
Joey Chestnut said he feels bad about putting an animal rights protester from Berkeley into a brief chokehold during the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest over the Fourth of July weekend, which was captured in a viral video.
Parents of boy found alone after Highland Park parade shooting were among those killed
The parents of a little boy who was found alone after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Independence Day parade were identified as two of the victims killed after a gunman opened fire on the crowd.
Bystanders help rescue unconscious surfer off Point Reyes
Emergency crews along with the quick action of bystanders helped rescue a person from a near drowning incident off Point Reyes in Marin County on Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Joey Chestnut puts protestor in chokehold during Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut’s performance was briefly disrupted by a protestor who rushed the stage as he chomped down on dogs.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
'More than just singing': Voena choir channels healing power of music
For the Voena choir, it is not just about the song.
Zip Trips: Benicia
Mornings on 2 is on the road again and this time Benicia is the destination for a Zip Trip. We find some of the best places to get a bite to eat, hear an incredible youth choir and test your knowledge with trivia from this North Bay city.
Tragic chain of events devastate Tongan community after deadly Oakland police chase
Community members held signs along International Boulevard asking for “Justice4Lolo” and for the city to do more to prevent sideshows and enhance traffic safety.
Oakland nonprofit that helps youth targeted twice by thieves in recent months
A nonprofit in Oakland has been targeted by thieves twice in recent months. In both cases, criminals went after the group's van. It played a crucial role in its mission to help students.
Suspects arrested in San Jose after elderly couple bound with belts, toddler held at gunpoint
San Jose police have arrested four suspects following a violent string of home invasions, including occasions where several men bound an elderly couple with belts before stealing their bank cards and jewelry and then continued on to hold a father and toddler at gunpoint.
Oakland police chase suspect, flee scene after deadly crash, sources say
Two rookie Oakland police officers chased the driver of a Nissan 350Z they said was involved in a sideshow event, prompting a deadly crash before fleeing the scene without helping anyone who was injured, two sources with knowledge of the department told KTVU.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex abuse case
R& B star R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in a federal sex abuse case in New York.