San Francisco's Castro District allows new bars for 1st time in more than 30 years
The LGBTQ+ neighborhood is known for its nightlife, but over the years the number of bars in the area has dwindled to fewer than 10.
Legally armed jewelry store owner thwarts smash-and-grab robbery attempt in San Bruno
A legally armed jewelry store owner in San Bruno thwarted a smash-and-grab robbery attempt by five men at his shop, authorities said.
SJSU settles sex abuse cover-up lawsuit for $560K with fired whistleblower, attorney says
The attorney for a whistleblower in a sex abuse coverup at San Jose State University announced Tuesday that the university had agreed to a $560,000 settlement of a civil lawsuit filed against the school and its former athletic director, Marie Tuite.
San Francisco landlords required to give 10-day notice before evictions
Under the ordinance, before filling out a three-day eviction notice, landlords must provide a tenant with a 10-day warning period that allows the tenant to correct the behavior that could lead to eviction.
French bulldog reunites with Castro Valley owners after armed robbery
The latest stolen French bulldog to reunite with its rightful owner was announced Tuesday by Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Thousands of dollars in antique jewelry stolen from San Francisco store
Yet another store in San Francisco, falling victim to thieves, who made off with thousands of dollars worth of antique jewelry and watches. The owner of Gaslight & Shadows Antiques says she’s just latest business on her street in the Richmond District to be targeted by crooks like these.
11 cases of new omicron sub-variant BA.2 detected in California, at least 2 in Santa Clara Co.
The California Department of Public Health confirmed that there are 11 cases of the new omicron subvariant in the state.
Port of Oakland again at odds with neighbors
A proposed open air rock and gravel year near the Bay Bridge ports has raised concerns around pollution.
Fashion Nova to pay $4.2M to settle claims it blocked negative online reviews
Fashion Nova will be required to pay $4.2 million to settle allegations it blocked negative reviews of its products from being posted to its website, the Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday.
Concord homeless encampment packs up to meet deadline, has nowhere to go
Tuesday was moving day for some unsheltered people living in about 25 tents in a field under BART tracks, along San Miguel Road in Concord.
Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose
The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.
Missing Stanford nurse's body found along Bay in Fremont, authorities say
A missing Stanford nurse's body was found Thursday afternoon along the Bay in Fremont, officials say. By evening, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office coroner identified the man as Michael Odell, 27.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces reelection bid ahead of 2022 midterms
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will seek reelection in this year's midterms.
OUSD, teachers' union reach deal on COVID safety plan to avoid strike
The Oakland Unified School District announced on Tuesday that it hammered out an agreement with the teachers' union to resolve differences surrounding COVID safety protocols.
COVID sick leave to be extended for Californians, lawmakers announce
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Tuesday reached an agreement that would bring back paid COVID sick leave through the end of September.
SFSU professor first Latino to head university's art department
Victor De La Rosa is the first Latino to head the SFSU Art Department. De La Rosa is an alumni of the program and hopes to bring diverse mentors and an inclusive curriculum to the department.
Thieves use Caterpillar machine to rip out ATM at Oakland Wells Fargo
An automated teller machine was ripped from the side of a Wells Fargo bank in Oakland over the weekend, and it appeared the thieves used some heavy machinery to carry out the crime.
FDA restricts use of certain monoclonal antibody treatments that don't work against omicron
U.S. health officials say COVID-19 antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly should no longer be used because they don't work against the omicron variant.
Police: Thief stole cash, meds from Petaluma CVS, case may be linked to violent robbery in Santa Rosa
Police in Petaluma were investigating a robbery at a CVS store on Monday night, during which the suspect ordered employees to open multiple safes before taking off with cash and medication from the store’s pharmacy, investigators said.
Deputies: Florida caregiver stole $14K from victim, says she 'wasn't getting paid enough'
Donnitta Jean Vaughn, 56, is facing several charges.