California school mask requirements likely to remain in place into 2022
State public health officials said Wednesday that indoor mask requirements in schools are likely to remain in place into 2022, but could be modified as more students get vaccinated against COVID-19.
State public health officials said Wednesday that indoor mask requirements in schools are likely to remain in place into 2022, but could be modified as more students get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kansas mom returns to find apartment completely cleared out, left with nothing: 'My jaw dropped'
The alleged property management's clerical mistake is being blamed for the mishap.
The alleged property management's clerical mistake is being blamed for the mishap.
Defund the police? More Americans saying not so fast, Pew research shows
Pew Research Center surveyors found the share of adults who want increased spending on their local police currently stands at 47% compared to 31% in June 2020.
Pew Research Center surveyors found the share of adults who want increased spending on their local police currently stands at 47% compared to 31% in June 2020.
Iconic California Theater in Berkeley closes permanently
It's a sad day for movie buffs in Berkeley. The iconic California Theater has closed its doors after a century of playing movies.
It's a sad day for movie buffs in Berkeley. The iconic California Theater has closed its doors after a century of playing movies.
Severely injured 'whistling cat' being treated at Minnesota wildcat sanctuary
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, is treating a severely injured "whistling cat" with breathing issues, the nonprofit reported Wednesday.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Jury convicts Danville police officer of assault, deadlocks on manslaughter
A Danville police officer was convicted Tuesday of assault with a firearm in the 2018 fatal shooting of an unarmed mentally ill man who was shot nine times while driving away. But the jury deadlocked on the voluntary manslaughter charge.
A Danville police officer was convicted Tuesday of assault with a firearm in the 2018 fatal shooting of an unarmed mentally ill man who was shot nine times while driving away. But the jury deadlocked on the voluntary manslaughter charge.
'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.