San Jose’s Happy Hollow welcomes newborn twin lemurs

San Jose’s Happy Hollow Park & Zoo welcomed two newborn lemur pups this month and they are adorable.

Stranger surprises twins with gifts, a puppy after wish-list balloon to Santa found 650 miles away

Four-year-old twins Gianella and Luna sent Christmas wish lists to Santa Claus via red balloons. Little did they know, a stranger would find one of the balloons hundreds of miles away and fulfill their wishes.

State files request for aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin

The state filed a request Friday for an aggravated sentence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted by a jury for the murder of George Floyd.

‘Taco moon’: Taco Bell giving away free tacos on May 4

The lunar phase of the moon will resemble a taco on May 4, and Taco Bell will give fans a free crunchy taco to mark the occasion.

Disneyland reopening highlights California's COVID turnaround

Disneyland and neighboring Disney California Adventure swung open its gates to cheering visitors Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure due to the pandemic. The park is operating at 25% capacity under state health rules.

US health officials say anxiety caused COVID-19 vaccine reactions in 5 states

U.S. health officials concluded that anxiety caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term reactions in dozens of people at coronavirus vaccine clinics in five states.

Siblings identified as victims killed by fleeing driver in San Jose

The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office identified the victims as Precious Nievas, 25, and her brother Philip Nievas, 22, both of San Jose.

US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge

The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.

Vanessa Bryant launching new 'Mambacita' clothing line to celebrate Gianna’s posthumous birthday

On Friday, Vanessa Bryant announced a new clothing line that will celebrate the life and legacy of Gianna Bryant. The athleisure line is set to launch over the weekend on what would have been Gianna’s 15th birthday. 

Marine experts searching for entangled baby whale spotted on drone video

Marine mammal experts are attempting to relocate a baby whale that was seen off the Southern California coast entangled in what appears to be commercial fishing gear.

12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies

A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.

Study: Middle-aged people who sleep less than than 7 hours nightly may have increased risk of dementia

A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.

Prosecutors decline to charge 2 in shooting death of San Francisco rapper Lil Yase

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Thursday declined to bring forth first-degree murder charges against Angel Butler and Jovante Williams.

Newly released map shows 'extreme drought' over much of Bay Area

The National Weather Service released an updated drought monitor on Thursday that shows 'extreme drought' conditions over most of the Bay Area. 

Lady Gaga dognapping: 5 suspects arrested for robbery, attempted murder of dog walker

Multiple people involved in the violent dognapping of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs and the shooting of her dogwalker have been arrested, officials said Thursday.