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."

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Oakland father shot in face while holding newborn recovers amid community support for family

There has been an outpouring of community love and support for an Oakland family that was shaken to the core last month when gunfire ripped into their home and injured a father holding his newborn.

'Lectern Guy' expected to plead guilty to Capitol riot charges

Adam Johnson is facing several federal charges that include trespassing, theft, and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. His attorney agreed early on that the picture of Johnson carrying a lectern would be a problem.

Bay Area man wanted by FBI for role in Capitol riot seeks asylum

A Mill Valley man who faces criminal charges from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol is seeking asylum in Belarus, in a move that could further heighten tensions between the turbulent former Soviet nation and the United States.

Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds

New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.

Report: Earth has 11 years to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous warming mark

The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.

California parents sue after getting another couple’s embryo

Daphna Cardinale said she and her husband, Alexander, had immediate suspicions that the girl she gave birth to in late 2019 wasn’t theirs because the child had a darker complexion than they did.