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.
$25K reward for help finding suspect linked to fatal sleeping bag fire in San Francisco
Police in San Francisco on Monday announced a $25,000 reward for help to find the suspect linked to the murder of a homeless man — killed after the sleeping bag he was inside of was set on fire.
Nursing shortage continues to plague hospitals
In some respects, the early stages of the year 2022 seem a lot like the previous two years. This, as the old problem of too few nurses continues haunting hospitals and healthcare providers.
Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Parents scramble to get COVID tests for kids ahead of return to school
Even as San Francisco public schools reopened Monday after the holiday break, some families were lined up at a mobile testing site at district headquarters so their children could get tested for COVID.
CDC considers another change to COVID isolation guidelines
The U.S. could see yet another shift on COVID isolation recommendations in the coming days.
Quadrantid meteor shower: When to watch one of the biggest space spectacles
According to EarthSky.org, the Quadrantid meteor shower is occurring now until Jan. 16.
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
NY attorney general subpoenas Donald Trump, 2 eldest children
The New York attorney general has issued subpoenas for former President Donald Trump and his 2 eldest children as part of a problem of the family's business.
Betty White: Fans seek to honor late animal lover with donations to shelters, rescues
The #BettyWhiteChallenge seeks to honor the late Hollywood icon and animal lover with donations to a local rescue or animal shelter.
California twins born 15 minutes apart, but in different years
Twins Aylin and Alfredo Trujillo entered the world just 15 minutes apart in Salinas, California, but they were born on different days, months and years.
South Bay hip hop producer Traxamillion has died
Some sad news from the music world: Influential hip hop music producer Traxamillion has died at the age of 43.
Family says Houston woman scammed them out of nearly $10K in fake adoption
An Ohio family traveled more than 1,000 miles to Houston to adopt a baby boy, only to return home empty-handed.
Oakland marks 1st homicide of 2022 on New Year's
Oakland police began investigating the first homicide of 2022 on New Year's.
Community calls for accountability and unity at Oscar Grant vigil at Fruitvale BART Station
Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.
Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
French bulldog stolen from owner in SF Marina New Year's Day robbery, police say
A French bulldog was stolen from its owner New Year's Day during a robbery in San Francisco's Marina District, police say.
Toll increases take effect on 7 Bay Area bridges
Tolls increased by one dollar on the Bay Bridge and at six other Bay Area bridges on Jan. 1. The Golden Gate Bridge is not impacted.