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.

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." 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.