Another victim in Kevin Nishita's fatal Oakland shooting emerges, describes gunman
For the first time, a witness in the deadly shooting of security guard Kevin Nishita provided a detailed account of what happened.
Do more police reduce violence? Oakland grapples with how to make city safer
As homicides surge in Oakland and city officials debate whether to hire more officers a key question lingers: Do more police reduce crime and are collateral consequences worth the benefits of having more officers on the street?
Chesa Boudin says he's working to fix broken criminal justice system
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin hit back at his critics at a rally Monday.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
SAP Center expands COVID policy for children to prevent superspreader events
The SAP Center in San Jose has updated its guest attendance policy to align with health and safety directives outlined by the state.
Oakland's Jack London Square Christmas tree torched
An arson investigation was underway in Oakland on Monday, after the large Christmas tree at Jack London Square was torched overnight.
North Bay vehicle pursuit ends in crash, two arrests
Two men were arrested following a 16-mile pursuit in the North Bay Sunday night. The pursuit ended in a crash into an occupied travel trailer in Sebastopol, Sonoma County Sheriff's Department says.
NASA selects 10 new astronauts ahead of moon, Mars explorations
More than 12,000 applied for the coveted spots. The 10 selected are in their 30s and 40s, and face two years of training before becoming eligible for spaceflight.
Drake withdraws from Grammy Awards consideration
Rapper Drake, who received two nominations for this year's Grammys -- best rap performance for "Way 2 Sexy" and best rap album for "Certified Lover Boy," has withdrawn from consideration for this year's Grammy Awards.
‘Drink it and hang’: Miller Lite’s ‘Beernament’ arrives for Christmas tree decorators
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
Emmett Till investigation closed by US Justice Department; no new charges
Emmett Till’s family said they were disappointed by the news that there will continue to be no accountability for the infamous killing of the 14-year-old Chicago boy.
Chris Cuomo, fired CNN anchor, quits SiriusXM radio show
“So, right now, I have to take a step back and focus on what comes next,” Chris Cuomo posted on Instagram. “That means I will no longer be doing my SiriusXM radio show.”
Flamenco dancer, guitarist miss one payment, foreclosure pending on Oakland home
An Emmy-award winning flamenco dancer and her guitarist husband will likely have to leave their Oakland home this holiday season as one missed mortgage payment has gotten them in financial trouble with their service lender.
Prosecutor: Oxford School officials could be charged in deadly Michigan shooting
Michigan school officials could still face charges following the tragic Oxford High School shooting last week that left four students dead and seven other people injured.
Sheriff's office admits photo of Santa getting a concealed handgun permit may have been 'insensitive'
One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."
COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test
A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.
'It's not safe anymore, you can barely go outside': Oakland's latest homicide victim mourned
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
US Marshals post $10K reward for info leading to arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley
US Marshals have posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jennifer and James Crumbley.
Oakland mayor proposes hiring 60 officers amid surging violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Family pleads for help in solving case of slain Bay Area news security guard
The family of a retired police officer who was killed while working as a security guard for a television crew in Oakland made a public appeal for even the smallest clue to help solve the case.