Rapper Young Dolph shot, killed at Memphis cookie shop
Officials say rapper Young Dolph has been fatally shot at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter.
2 men set to be cleared in the 1965 killing of Malcolm X
Two of the three men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X are set to be cleared Thursday after insisting on their innocence since the 1965 killing of one of the United States' most formidable fighters for civil rights.
Matthew Stafford's wife apologizes after throwing pretzel at fan during Rams-49ers game
The wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford apologized on social media after a fan called her out for throwing a pretzel at a trash talker in the stands during Monday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.
California asks review of order tossing ban on private jails
California’s attorney general on Wednesday asked the full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider a ruling that rejected the state’s first-in-the-nation ban on for-profit private prisons and immigration detention facilities.
3.8-magnitude earthquake strikes San Ramon
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near San Ramon on Wednesday shortly before noon, the United States Geological Survey said.
Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine boosters will help avoid winter ‘double whammy’
Dr. Anthony Fauci believes Americans should get a COVID-19 booster shot to avoid a possible winter “double whammy” of the more infectious delta variant and waning immunity among the vaccinated.
Frida Kahlo's 'Diego y yo' self-portrait sells for record $34.9 million
Frida Kahlo’s “Diego y yo,” one of the artist’s final self-portraits, sold this week for a record $34.9 million at Sotheby’s in New York City.
Monarch butterflies making a comeback on the Peninsula. Here's why
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Couple's dreams shattered after Oakland mother is killed in Lake Merritt shooting
Candles and balloons were placed at Oakland's Lake Merritt less than one week after a young woman was shot and killed during a night out with friends.
Laptops, camera, cellphone seized during search of ex-Windsor mayor's home
Authorities revealed what they uncovered at the home of former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli after a search warrant was executed.
Hundreds in need receive free Thanksgiving food from San Mateo nonprofit
Hundreds of people pulled up in cars at Samaritan House in San Mateo Tuesday for free groceries and Thanksgiving turkeys. Don Rasmussen came in his wheelchair.
84-year-old man attacked with bottle in San Francisco robbery attempt, police say
An elderly San Francisco man is recovering after a man attacked him with a bottle in what police say was a robbery attempt on Monday.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Bay Area reacts to Congresswoman Jackie Speier announcing retirement from Congress
The political world reacted to the news Tuesday that is longtime Peninsula Congresswoman Jackie Speier will not run for reelection next year.
Oakland mayor announces bold rental assistance pilot program
200 Oakland families will each get ongoing support, averaging $750 a month, for up to 18 months, to reduce their rents by 50%.
Get a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at its original price on Thursday: 63 cents
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is returning the Egg McMuffin to its original price on Thursday.
Surveillance video: East Bay diamond store cleaned out; robbers smash cases with hammers
A diamond jewelry store in the East Bay has been cleaned out after video shows thieves breaking into the shop, smashing glass cases with hammers and stealing nearly everything.
Bay Area electrician ordered to pay $481 million for scam
A Bay Area electrician was ordered Tuesday to pay $481.3 million in restitution as part of his sentence for participating in a $1 billion Ponzi schemed that suckered Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., among many others.
2 shootings in less than week on Oakland's Lakeshore Avenue, victim named
Devani Sanchez, 22, of Oakland was shot early Thursday morning in the 1400 block of Lakeshore Avenue. She died at a hospital Saturday, according to police.
SF Muni driver goes viral as he offers 'must read' real life commentary on 'Shang-Chi' bus fight scene
A San Francisco Muni operator has gone viral for his entertaining and highly detailed Twitter thread in which he dropped some professional insight and expertise on the action-packed bus scene in the new Marvel movie, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."