'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.
Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger shut for violating COVID orders
A Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger restaurant was shut down Tuesday for repeatedly violating the county's COVID health orders, public health officials confirmed.
A Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Burger restaurant was shut down Tuesday for repeatedly violating the county's COVID health orders, public health officials confirmed.
Landlord threatens eviction, sparks battle with tenants during moratorium
In Alameda County, evictions are illegal for unpaid rent, unless there's a threat to health or safety or if the owner wants to sell the property, which this landlord claims he wants to do. But the tenants say they're being harassed and bullied into leaving.
In Alameda County, evictions are illegal for unpaid rent, unless there's a threat to health or safety or if the owner wants to sell the property, which this landlord claims he wants to do. But the tenants say they're being harassed and bullied into leaving.
A's chances of staying in Oakland improves following Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors vote
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said last week that county participation in the ballpark development is necessary for the city to move forward with it. But supervisors were reluctant Tuesday afternoon to decide without more information.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said last week that county participation in the ballpark development is necessary for the city to move forward with it. But supervisors were reluctant Tuesday afternoon to decide without more information.
Residents in one San Francisco neighborhood hire private cop to help fight crime
Neighbors in San Francisco's Marina District have banded together and are paying for an extra set of eyes to keep a lookout for crime.
Neighbors in San Francisco's Marina District have banded together and are paying for an extra set of eyes to keep a lookout for crime.
86-year-old woman reported missing in San Francisco found safe
An 86-year-old woman who was reported missing in San Francisco has been located, authorities said.
An 86-year-old woman who was reported missing in San Francisco has been located, authorities said.
COVID-19 forecast model predicts rise in cases, hospitalizations as winter nears
With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.
With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.
Huey Newton bronze bust installed in Oakland, the first permanent statue honoring the Black Panther co-founder
More than 30 years after his death, the city of Oakland has its first permanent public art piece honoring Huey Percy Newton, the co-founder of the Black Panther Party.
More than 30 years after his death, the city of Oakland has its first permanent public art piece honoring Huey Percy Newton, the co-founder of the Black Panther Party.
China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Cash, drugs, guns, flamethrower seized in Oakland illegal 'gambling shack' bust
Among the items recovered by officers were four loaded firearms, a 50 round drum magazine, a flame thrower and $17,500 in cash, police said.
Among the items recovered by officers were four loaded firearms, a 50 round drum magazine, a flame thrower and $17,500 in cash, police said.
Bay Area's massive storm could lead to even higher gas prices, as San Francisco nears all-time high
The record breaking storm to slam the Bay Area over the weekend could end up pushing gasoline prices to records of their own.
The record breaking storm to slam the Bay Area over the weekend could end up pushing gasoline prices to records of their own.
Wife accused of dismembering man’s body, collecting benefits
Nancy Shedleski deposited $121,000 of her husband’s retirement benefits after his death, and Social Security officials didn’t know anything was wrong until they received an anonymous tip that the husband had disappeared, according to a complaint.
Nancy Shedleski deposited $121,000 of her husband’s retirement benefits after his death, and Social Security officials didn’t know anything was wrong until they received an anonymous tip that the husband had disappeared, according to a complaint.
Colorado hiker, lost for 24 hours, ignored rescuers' phone calls because they didn’t recognize the number
A Colorado hiker who got lost after wandering off a trail had a search party out overnight looking for them -- but ignored repeated phone calls from rescuers because the hiker didn't recognize the number.
A Colorado hiker who got lost after wandering off a trail had a search party out overnight looking for them -- but ignored repeated phone calls from rescuers because the hiker didn't recognize the number.
Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal status to marry commoner boyfriend
Japanese Princess Mako gave up her royal status to marry commoner Kei Komuro and said it was "a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”
Japanese Princess Mako gave up her royal status to marry commoner Kei Komuro and said it was "a necessary choice to live while cherishing our hearts.”
Early Sierra snow welcome sign after wildfire season
The early snow was a welcome sign for Sierra ski resorts after the wildfire season that saw the Caldor Fire fully contained only one week ago.
The early snow was a welcome sign for Sierra ski resorts after the wildfire season that saw the Caldor Fire fully contained only one week ago.
Newsom issues proclamation in honor of Filipino American labor leader
As part of Filipino American Heritage Month, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 25 "Larry Itliong Day" in honor of the Filipino American labor leader.
As part of Filipino American Heritage Month, Governor Newsom issued a proclamation declaring October 25 "Larry Itliong Day" in honor of the Filipino American labor leader.
Two SF prosecutors who quit their jobs at DA's office join Boudin recall effort
The campaign to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin continued to gain steam on Monday with two former San Francisco prosecutors publicly joining the effort to vote their former boss out of office.
The campaign to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin continued to gain steam on Monday with two former San Francisco prosecutors publicly joining the effort to vote their former boss out of office.
Idaho mall shooting: 2 dead, 4 injured, suspect in custody, Boise police say
Police in Boise, Idaho, say two people were killed and four injured in a shooting at a shopping mall.
Police in Boise, Idaho, say two people were killed and four injured in a shooting at a shopping mall.
Abandoned Houston children found living with skeletal remains of 9-year-old brother: Police
Police found three siblings in a Houston apartment, as well as the skeletal remains of their 9-year-old brother, authorities said. The boys appeared to have been abandoned and malnourished.
Police found three siblings in a Houston apartment, as well as the skeletal remains of their 9-year-old brother, authorities said. The boys appeared to have been abandoned and malnourished.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.