Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.

San Jose middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with youth

Ronald Gardner, 63, of San Jose, was arrested April 15 after an investigation that began Feb. 2 when someone reported that his teacher, Gardner, had molested him while attending Sierramont Middle School.

Facebook, Gucci file joint lawsuit against alleged online counterfeiter

The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”

Exodus from California, high-tax states driving unprecedented real estate boom

Real estate executive Rogers Healy said high taxes in states like California are drastically changing real estate trends. Hundreds of people moving to Dallas, Texas per day, he said.

Newsom says vaccinated Californians can roam mask-free outdoors

The news comes hours after the Center for Disease Control updated guidance on activities that fully vaccinated Americans can resume.

Photo op with the police chief: The accolades pour in for Oakland Tech's first Black male valedictorian

Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.

Recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot

California Governor Gavin Newsom will face a recall election after the Republican-led effort to remove him from office reached its signature goal to qualify for the ballot on Monday, state officials reported.

Woman mourns loss of sister, an avid Oakland A's fan, to COVID

The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.

Contra Costa County passes 1 million vaccinations ahead of Memorial Day goal

Contra Costa County Health Services (CCHS) announced Monday that it passed a major milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination program, administering more than 1 million shots to county residents as of Saturday.

Balcony prowler lurking in Oakland neighborhood

At first, Admokom thought it may have just been a shadow. So she turned on the light in her room.

California losing congressional seat for first time

That’s according to Census Bureau population data released Monday that determines how the nation’s 435 House seats are allocated.

SF DA files murder charges against man accused of killing 7-month-old baby

According to police, officers responded on April 20 to the California Pacific Medical Center in the 1200 block of Franklin Street for a report of an unresponsive infant brought to the hospital.

Voices for Change | April 25, 2021
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Presented by KTVU's Greg Lee. We examining the historic verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

CDC issues updated summer camp guidance, stresses outdoor activities, masks and social distancing

After the COVID-19 outbreak sidelined most in-person summer camps across the country last year, camp operators have been gearing up for a return this summer. And of course, in the age of a pandemic, like everything else, camp will look different.

Vacaville PD investigating violent arrest of autistic teen

A home security video camera recorded images as the teen was thrown to the ground and punched in the face Wednesday in Vacaville.

Sophomores raise more than $6K to combat 'period poverty' in Oakland schools

Taylor Davis and Isabella Bartlewski raised more than $6,000 to buy 2,600 feminine hygiene kits, which will enhance the supply that Oakland schools are now mandated -- as are high schools statewide -- to provide for their students.