Teacher's body found under tarp at park, 2 students charged in killing

Two 16-year-olds in Iowa were charged with first-degree homicide Thursday after the body of a Spanish teacher at their high school was found underneath a tarp at a local park that she would frequent.

San Francisco police sergeant arrested on suspicion of robbing San Mateo Rite Aid

A San Francisco police sergeant was arrested on suspicion of robbing a San Mateo Rite Aid and is on unpaid leave pending an internal investigation. A source said he was stealing painkillers.

Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race

A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias. 

1 dead, another wounded in San Francisco Haight-Ashbury shooting

San Francisco police are investigating a homicide in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood after two people were shot Thursday afternoon. Area neighbors are concerned with the recent spike in violent crime. 

SJPD employee already facing gun crime charges arrested for child porn possession

A San Jose civilian community service officer, arrested in October on suspicion of gun crimes charges, was arrested again this week for possession of child pornography, according to a San Jose police spokesperson late Thursday afternoon.

Turkey prices will exceed all-time high, food market analysts say

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says, since September of last year, overall food prices have increased 4.6%. What does this mean for what's on your Thanksgiving table this year?

Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says

The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.

Santa Clara County schools now offering COVID vaccine doses to kids

Santa Clara County on Thursday marked another first. After being the first Bay Area county to begin vaccinating children ages 5-11, the county is now offering inoculations at schools.

'Zoombombers' disrupt SFUSD committee meeting with racial slurs, porn

San Francisco Board of Education President Gabriela Lopez on Thursday denounced an attack by a hacker made during a San Francisco Unified School District committee meeting.

Elizabeth Holmes trial: Live updates as former venture capitalist testifies

A venture capitalist and former investor in Theranos took the witness stand Thursday in the federal fraud trial against Elizabeth Holmes.

Jan. 6 rioter who tweeted she was ‘definitely not going to jail’ gets 2 months

Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.

Henry Ruggs crash: Witness says he tried to save woman, hasn’t ‘slept since’

A witness of the aftermath of the crash involving Henry Ruggs, the former Las Vegas Raiders star receiver, said he tried desperately to pry the woman who died from her car but the fire spread too quickly, according to a report.

Afghan family who fled Taliban's hail of bullets looks to rebuild lives in Hayward

An Afghan family who was forced to flee the Taliban has now resettled in Hayward, leaving the relatives – who are journalists, pizza shop owners and teachers – to rebuild their lives after leaving nearly everything behind.

Bay Area health departments bolster vaccine supply with kids now eligible for doses

Bay Area health departments have begun receiving their first doses of the Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine for children and are planning to administer them this weekend.

Remembrance ceremony marks three years since death of Laudemer Arboleda

Wednesday marked the third anniversary of the death of Laudemer Arboleda, the unarmed and mentally ill man who was shot and killed by a Danville police officer.

Santa Clara County first in Bay Area to start vaccinating young children

Santa Clara County health officials led the way as the Bay Area as the first in the region to offer free COVID vaccinations for young children.