Peralta colleges to wipe out $2.8M in student debt
A Bay Area community college district headquartered in Oakland will wipe out $2.8 million in student debt following the receipt of $12.25 million in federal relief money, district officials said.
A Bay Area community college district headquartered in Oakland will wipe out $2.8 million in student debt following the receipt of $12.25 million in federal relief money, district officials said.
'Distraught and hysterical': Family sues after loved one's casket opens and corpse falls out
A Massachusetts family whose loved one's corpse fell out of a casket as it was being lowered into a grave has sued the funeral home and the cemetery.
A Massachusetts family whose loved one's corpse fell out of a casket as it was being lowered into a grave has sued the funeral home and the cemetery.
Investigators carry out search warrant at home of ex-Windsor mayor accused of sexual misconduct
Investigators on Wednesday served a search warrant at the home of ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli who is accused by several women of sexual misconduct.
Investigators on Wednesday served a search warrant at the home of ex-Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli who is accused by several women of sexual misconduct.
After Astroworld tragedy, Texas forms taskforce for concert safety
Texas is forming a task force on concert safety as people look for who to blame in the tragic aftermath of Astroworld in Houston.
Texas is forming a task force on concert safety as people look for who to blame in the tragic aftermath of Astroworld in Houston.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Prosecutors seek 51-month sentence for ‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley
Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.
Prosecutors want Jacob Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman,” to spend 51 months in prison — marking what could be the stiffest penalty yet for convicted capitol rioters.
Rodgers' fiancée, Shailene Woodley, slams media for 'disparaging' athlete amid COVID vaccine controversy
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Shailene Woodley is slamming news outlets for "disparaging" her fiancé Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback revealed he was unvaccinated.
Paul Rudd named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2021
Actor Paul Rudd has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2021, telling the outlet he's "going to lean into it hard."
Actor Paul Rudd has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2021, telling the outlet he's "going to lean into it hard."
Nearly 80 Alameda County freeway shootings in the last year: CHP
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
Effort to recall San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin gets certified for ballot
The petition to remove San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office has secured enough verified signatures to hold a recall election.
The petition to remove San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office has secured enough verified signatures to hold a recall election.
Boy's tragic drowning death inspires safety stations along San Mateo coast
On Wednesday, several emergency life-saving stations equipped with ring buoys will be unveiled. They’ll be installed at beaches along the San Mateo Coast to help prevent drownings. The idea came from the tragic death of a Fremont boy.
On Wednesday, several emergency life-saving stations equipped with ring buoys will be unveiled. They’ll be installed at beaches along the San Mateo Coast to help prevent drownings. The idea came from the tragic death of a Fremont boy.
Oakland City Council committee votes to end testing for off-the-job cannabis use
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan's office said.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan's office said.
Bay Area fast-food workers join statewide strike to demand better conditions, safety standards
Fast-food workers in the Bay Area took part in a statewide strike on Tuesday, demanding better pay and safety standards at their workplaces.
Fast-food workers in the Bay Area took part in a statewide strike on Tuesday, demanding better pay and safety standards at their workplaces.
Man arrested for firearm possession as police continue to investigate deadly Gilroy shooting
A man was arrested Tuesday for possession of a firearm while law enforcement continue to investigate a deadly shooting in Gilroy last month at a city councilwoman's home.
A man was arrested Tuesday for possession of a firearm while law enforcement continue to investigate a deadly shooting in Gilroy last month at a city councilwoman's home.
NASA says next astronaut moon landing will be in 2025 at earliest
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
NASA won't be putting astronauts back on the moon until at least 2025.
One of the Bay Area's last surviving roller skate rinks set to close
One of the Bay Area’s last roller skating rinks — The Golden Skate — is preparing to close.
One of the Bay Area’s last roller skating rinks — The Golden Skate — is preparing to close.
Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Newsom ends absence from public eye, canceled Scotland trip for Halloween with kids
In his first official appearance in nearly two weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom offered an explanation for his very public absence and what caused him to abruptly cancel a trip to Scotland for the UN Climate Conference.
In his first official appearance in nearly two weeks, Governor Gavin Newsom offered an explanation for his very public absence and what caused him to abruptly cancel a trip to Scotland for the UN Climate Conference.
USC's football game vs. Cal postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
USC's football game against Cal on the road has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
USC's football game against Cal on the road has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Judge denies Trump’s request to block some documents from Jan. 6 committee
A federal judge ruled that the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot can access some White House records leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.
A federal judge ruled that the congressional committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot can access some White House records leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection.