Man charged in back-to-back robberies at high-end sneaker store in Santa Clara

A 19-year-old Pittsburg man was charged Tuesday with invading a high-end sneaker store with a group and making off with almost $200,000 in merchandise, authorities said.

CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge

N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.

40-year-old man injured in shooting during San Francisco robbery

A 40-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting during a robbery in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood on Sunday afternoon, police said Tuesday.

Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.

Felony charges are 1st in a fatal California crash involving Autopilot

California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.

Large 'potentially hazardous' asteroid passing by Earth on Tuesday

Astronomers are tracking a large and "potentially hazardous" asteroid that is set to make a relatively close pass by the Earth on Tuesday.

OUSD students threaten to skip classes if COVID safety concerns not addressed

Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.

'Extremely rare' 555.55-carat black diamond going up for auction

A 555.55-carat black diamond, called “the Enigma,” is going up for auction in February and is expected to be sold for at least $6.8 million

FAA clears some low-visibility landings after warnings of 5G disruptions

The clash between two powerful entities, the telecom and airline industries, as well as two powerful federal agencies is causing yet another headache for air travelers beginning Wednesday.

Teen killed, brother hurt in Sonoma DUI crash

A 16-year-old boy was killed and his brother was hurt when the car they were riding in crashed in Sonoma County, the California Highway Patrol said. 

Warriors part-owner dismisses Uyghur Muslims' human rights abuses

Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.

California mother of 3 children found dead in home charged with murder

The mother of three children found dead inside a central California home has been charged with murder, officials said Thursday.