Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Millions sign petition asking for clemency for trucker sentenced to 110 years for deadly pileup
Days after a truck driver was sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a fiery pileup that killed four people on a Colorado highway, millions have signed an online petition asking for his sentence to be reduced.
Days after a truck driver was sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a fiery pileup that killed four people on a Colorado highway, millions have signed an online petition asking for his sentence to be reduced.
San Francisco man turns life around from being homeless to music entrepreneur
Calvin Robinson's bout with the bottle lasted nearly a decade until he was finally arrested and the court sent him straight to the Salvation Army Harbor Lights program to detox, which ultimately saved his life.
Calvin Robinson's bout with the bottle lasted nearly a decade until he was finally arrested and the court sent him straight to the Salvation Army Harbor Lights program to detox, which ultimately saved his life.
Prosecutors say Tesla employee waited for coworker to get off before shooting him in head
A Tesla employee allegedly waited for his coworker to get off work, before fatally shooting him in the head in the factory's parking lot, prosecutors said.
A Tesla employee allegedly waited for his coworker to get off work, before fatally shooting him in the head in the factory's parking lot, prosecutors said.
Man charged with making threats toward VTA employees at committee meeting
A man is charged with making criminal threats toward the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency during a committee meeting.
A man is charged with making criminal threats toward the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Agency during a committee meeting.
Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
Santa Clara County health leaders anticipate 'deluge' of omicron cases
Santa Clara County health officials are bracing for what they believe will be a surge in omicron variant cases.
Santa Clara County health officials are bracing for what they believe will be a surge in omicron variant cases.
Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says
Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.
Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.
NASA’s Perseverance rover makes ‘unexpected’ discovery about volcanic lava on red planet
Perseverance arrived in February at Mars’ Jezero Crater — a former lakebed and river delta — in search of rocks that could contain evidence of past Martian life.
Perseverance arrived in February at Mars’ Jezero Crater — a former lakebed and river delta — in search of rocks that could contain evidence of past Martian life.
Video: Man holds what appears to be gun before San Pablo police kill him
Surveillance video from a San Pablo grocery store shows a man stumbling by his truck in a parking lot and holding what appears to be a gun in his hand shortly before officers ended up pulling him over and shooting him when they say he refused to drop what was in his hand.
Surveillance video from a San Pablo grocery store shows a man stumbling by his truck in a parking lot and holding what appears to be a gun in his hand shortly before officers ended up pulling him over and shooting him when they say he refused to drop what was in his hand.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Lottery ticket worth $11M sold at San Jose 7-Eleven
A 7-Eleven store in San Jose sold a California Lottery ticket for Wednesday's SuperLotto Plus drawing that is now worth $11 million after matching all five numbers plus the Mega number.
A 7-Eleven store in San Jose sold a California Lottery ticket for Wednesday's SuperLotto Plus drawing that is now worth $11 million after matching all five numbers plus the Mega number.
CDC panel recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J shot
Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health advisers recommended Thursday.
Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health advisers recommended Thursday.
Police make arrest in deadly Sunnyvale Airbnb house shooting
Sunnyvale Police conducted a specialized operation Tuesday to nab a homicide suspect who officers say is responsible for shooting two people during a party at a home rented out on Airbnb.
Sunnyvale Police conducted a specialized operation Tuesday to nab a homicide suspect who officers say is responsible for shooting two people during a party at a home rented out on Airbnb.
Oklahoma boy’s arm ripped off by pit bull after trying to pet puppies, police say
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
A 4-year-old boy is recovering after police say his arm was ripped off by a pit bull after he tried to pet one of the dog's puppies.
Kentucky candle factory tornado survivors sue company, allege 'flagrant indifference'
Mayfield, Ky. candle factory tornado survivors have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging it demonstrated “flagrant indifference.”
Mayfield, Ky. candle factory tornado survivors have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging it demonstrated “flagrant indifference.”
Rainy weather raises concerns around Santa Cruz County homeless encampment already flooded out
Wednesday’s rainstorm is stoking fears that flooding that occurred two days ago could again swamp a Santa Cruz homeless encampment.
Wednesday’s rainstorm is stoking fears that flooding that occurred two days ago could again swamp a Santa Cruz homeless encampment.
San Francisco Unified agrees to make $125M in cuts to close deficit
Families in San Francisco are bracing for big cuts coming to that city's schools. The district is saying the cuts represent a new reality that they and families will have to live with.
Families in San Francisco are bracing for big cuts coming to that city's schools. The district is saying the cuts represent a new reality that they and families will have to live with.
How California mask mandate impacts Bay Area counties
Keeping up with California’s indoor mask mandate can be confusing, but it means most Bay Area counties will see no changes, with the exception of Marin and Solano counties.
Keeping up with California’s indoor mask mandate can be confusing, but it means most Bay Area counties will see no changes, with the exception of Marin and Solano counties.
TSA: Man arrested after handgun, bullets found hidden inside bandage, soap
A Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark International Airport on a weapons charge for concealing a gun and bullets inside his checked baggage.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark International Airport on a weapons charge for concealing a gun and bullets inside his checked baggage.