California will require healthcare workers to get COVID booster shot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot.
Last surviving dog rescued from ex-NFL Michael Vick's dog fighting ring dies in Oakland
The last surviving dog from ex-NFL player Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring died over the weekend in Oakland, local Pit Bull advocacy group BAD RAP announced, saying "The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over."
The last surviving dog from ex-NFL player Michael Vick’s dog fighting ring died over the weekend in Oakland, local Pit Bull advocacy group BAD RAP announced, saying "The incredible 'Vick dog' era is over."
Nearly $100B in COVID-19 relief funds stolen, Secret Service says
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Pittsburg high school QB is one of best in country
Pittsburg quarterback Jaden Rashada has signed a four-figure deal to promote the Athletes in Recruitment app through his social media.
Pittsburg quarterback Jaden Rashada has signed a four-figure deal to promote the Athletes in Recruitment app through his social media.
Family of Bay Area teen left paralyzed after shooting at football game at risk of losing home
Home for Ashley Parker is a place surrounded by flowers and filled with love. It is a home that has literally been built for her and one she says holds her future.
Home for Ashley Parker is a place surrounded by flowers and filled with love. It is a home that has literally been built for her and one she says holds her future.
San Francisco doctor showcases some of city's unhoused residents in outdoor exhibit
A family physician in San Francisco said his many walks in the city has opened his eyes to the plight of homeless individuals.
A family physician in San Francisco said his many walks in the city has opened his eyes to the plight of homeless individuals.
Stormy weather means rainy, snowy California Christmas
The first in a predicted series of storms is entering California, bringing the likelihood of a rainy and snowy Christmas, forecasters said.
The first in a predicted series of storms is entering California, bringing the likelihood of a rainy and snowy Christmas, forecasters said.
Restaurants brace for decline in business with threat of omicron
The latest surge in the omicron variant of COVID is impacting restaurants around the Bay Area as the busy holiday season kicks into high gear.
The latest surge in the omicron variant of COVID is impacting restaurants around the Bay Area as the busy holiday season kicks into high gear.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee tests positive for COVID breakthrough case
Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee shared Tuesday that she contracted a breakthrough case of COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and boosted.
Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee shared Tuesday that she contracted a breakthrough case of COVID, despite being fully vaccinated and boosted.
Arizona 6-year-old tests positive for STD; father's roommate arrested, sheriff's office says
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office are accusing a 26-year-old man of sexually assaulting a six-year-old.
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office are accusing a 26-year-old man of sexually assaulting a six-year-old.
Oakland to require proof of vaccination for indoor spaces like bars, coffee shops, gyms
Under Oakland's new emergency ordinance, customers must show proof of vaccination upon entry to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, clubs, theaters, gyms, and senior centers.
Under Oakland's new emergency ordinance, customers must show proof of vaccination upon entry to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, clubs, theaters, gyms, and senior centers.
Search continues for two suspects wanted in San Jose mall shooting
Police officers on Tuesday continued their search for two suspects wanted in connection to a shooting at a San Jose mall.
Police officers on Tuesday continued their search for two suspects wanted in connection to a shooting at a San Jose mall.
How one strand of Christmas lights in support of a neighbor turned into a touching community light display
It began as a touching gesture to show support for a neighbor who was struggling, and then it grew into something much bigger -- a community-wide demonstration of connectedness and a physical symbol of love and light.
It began as a touching gesture to show support for a neighbor who was struggling, and then it grew into something much bigger -- a community-wide demonstration of connectedness and a physical symbol of love and light.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
Witnesses saw people fighting near Forever 21 before San Jose mall shooting
Shots fired inside a San Jose mall Monday evening during the height of the Christmas shopping season sent shoppers running in panic.
Shots fired inside a San Jose mall Monday evening during the height of the Christmas shopping season sent shoppers running in panic.
Oakland elderly couple fears for safety after bullet goes through bedroom window while sleeping
An older couple spoke in detail about their close call with a bullet that came through the window of their apartment in downtown Oakland.
An older couple spoke in detail about their close call with a bullet that came through the window of their apartment in downtown Oakland.
Newsom offers $50K reward to solve San Pablo homicide
Tillis was fatally shot in his car outside of a Rumrill Boulevard apartment complex on June 12, 2020.
Tillis was fatally shot in his car outside of a Rumrill Boulevard apartment complex on June 12, 2020.
6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Humboldt County
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Monday, bringing significant shaking but likely minimal damage to the sparsely populated area.
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Monday, bringing significant shaking but likely minimal damage to the sparsely populated area.



















