Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

San Francisco shooting leaves woman dead, man wounded

Authorities in San Francisco are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and a second victim wounded.

No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians

No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.

Over 90% of BART employees fully vaccinated ahead of looming deadline

As of Friday, 91 percent of the agency's board members, train drivers, station agents, police officers and other employees have proved their full vaccination status.

Woman charged with stealing $300K from California retailers

A woman has been charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 in merchandise from retail stores in California.

Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley in court, hearing pushed back to Jan. 7

Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley is set to be in court for a hearing on Monday. Here's what is expected to happen during the probable cause hearing.

Will new bacon law begin? California grocers seek delay

Put simply, the law requires that breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves be given enough space to stand and turn around. For pigs, that means they no longer can be kept in narrow “gestation crates” and must have 24 square feet of usable space. Hog farmers argue the changes would be too expensive.

Fort Benning soldier makes history with Medal of Honor for heroic rescue

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.

Elon Musk named Time's 2021 Person of the Year

Time has named Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who leads electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, as its 2021 Person of the Year.

Inflation rises to 6.8%, highest jump in 39 years

The U.S. Labor Department reported Friday that inflation surged to a 39-year high as the consumer price index rose 6.8% in November from a year ago.

Powerful winter storm takes aim at Bay Area

The Bay Area's sun-filled skies on Friday faded behind an atmospheric river. Forecasters said by Sunday the entire region will see rain.

Bar, fitness club appear to be threatened by same anti-vaxxer in Marin County

Authorities are investigating arson threats against two Marin County businesses, targeted because of their COVID vaccination requirements. Both a bar and a fitness club appear to have been singled out by the same person.

American Red Cross is seeing 'lowest blood supply' in a decade

The usual blood drives at schools and workplaces, decreased during the pandemic. That's meant a 48% drop in new blood donors this year in the Bay Area, and the short supplies are coming at the time they are needed most.