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.

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.

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. 

Virus cutting into New Year's plans

The coronavirus has forced many people to toss their New Year's plans, while others are trying to adapt.

Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99

Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.

Tourists heartbroken after kitten stolen in San Francisco during smash-and-grab

A Southern California couple traveling to San Francisco ahead of Christmas with their kitten did not get the holiday vacation they hoped for: Their beloved Minnelusa was stolen from their car as they shopped in The City.

Bay Area travel blogger recovers from severe brain trauma, shares survival story

Kaitlyn McCaffrey has traveled to most of the world gaining popularity for her travel blogs. But the short trip from the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to her home in Santa Clara Thursday was perhaps her biggest.

2 charged in killing of young woman near Lake Merritt

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old woman during a robbery near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.

CHP to boost patrols this New Year's weekend

California Highway Patrol officers will be out in full force this New Year's weekend, looking for drunk and unsafe drivers.

Truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos granted clemency by Colorado governor after 110-year prison sentence

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has shortened the prison sentence of a truck driver convicted in a deadly explosive crash to 10 years, drastically reducing his original 110-year term that drew widespread outrage.

Warriors vs. Nuggets game postponed over COVID protocols

The Golden State Warriors game against the Denver Nuggets was postponed Thursday over health and safety protocols.

Despite snow, California still in drought

California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.

Bay Area counties reinstate indoor mask mandate - exceptions no longer apply

Starting on Thursday at midnight, these counties are aligning with the California Department of Public Health and requiring the wearing of face coverings in all indoor public places to stem the virus’ spread. Exceptions won't apply.

California woman killed by family dogs while entering home

A Southern California woman who tried to get into her home through a backyard window was attacked and killed by the family’s four dogs and her young son was bitten, authorities said Wednesday.