'Ditch the parties': Officials warn against Super Bowl gatherings
Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup pitting Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is causing sleepless nights, but not just for sports fans.
Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup pitting Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is causing sleepless nights, but not just for sports fans.
3 years later, Oakland mom still pleading for justice in son’s murder case
"I want closure, and I will get it one day. So I'm not going to stop. I'm gonna keep fighting," said Carol Ferguson Jones.
"I want closure, and I will get it one day. So I'm not going to stop. I'm gonna keep fighting," said Carol Ferguson Jones.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
Mass vaccination sites coming to Oakland Coliseum and LA
Preparations and buildout of these two locations are now underway and the sites are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.
Preparations and buildout of these two locations are now underway and the sites are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.
Accused Capitol rioter allowed to travel for Mexico 'retreat'
A Texas woman charged in connection with last month’s siege at the U.S. Capitol has asked to be allowed to travel to Mexico for a "weekend retreat" -- and the federal judge assigned to the case approved the request, court papers show.
A Texas woman charged in connection with last month’s siege at the U.S. Capitol has asked to be allowed to travel to Mexico for a "weekend retreat" -- and the federal judge assigned to the case approved the request, court papers show.
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
So-called 'QAnon Shaman' to get organic food in jail following judge's ruling
A lawyer for the so-called QAnon Shaman had asked a court to provide his client with food, or place him on pre-trial release as an alternative.
A lawyer for the so-called QAnon Shaman had asked a court to provide his client with food, or place him on pre-trial release as an alternative.
USPS mail carrier helped rescue 89-year-old woman who fell and couldn’t get up
The USPS worker noticed the mail piling up on the front porch, and trusted her instinct that something wasn’t right inside the home.
The USPS worker noticed the mail piling up on the front porch, and trusted her instinct that something wasn’t right inside the home.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity
The Proud Boys have faced increased scrutiny after seizing on the former Trump administration’s policies and was a major agitator during earlier protests and the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
The Proud Boys have faced increased scrutiny after seizing on the former Trump administration’s policies and was a major agitator during earlier protests and the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
5-year-old dresses as Bernie Sanders inauguration meme for school party
Harrison Streetman, 5, donned the dark coat, the glasses, and yes, the signature mittens that became a tagline and sparked humorous captions all over social media.
Harrison Streetman, 5, donned the dark coat, the glasses, and yes, the signature mittens that became a tagline and sparked humorous captions all over social media.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
No charges advised for Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during riot: report
A preliminary investigation has not found enough evidence to criminally charge the U.S. Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, one of the rioters who stormed the building on Jan. 6, according to reports Monday that cited unnamed sources familiar with the inquiry.
A preliminary investigation has not found enough evidence to criminally charge the U.S. Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, one of the rioters who stormed the building on Jan. 6, according to reports Monday that cited unnamed sources familiar with the inquiry.
As COVID cases drop, California gives go-ahead for more public schools to reopen
Specifically, this means that there are schools now planning to reopen in the coming weeks in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin counties.
Specifically, this means that there are schools now planning to reopen in the coming weeks in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin counties.
Santa Rosa church leader arrested in connection with child sex assault
Twelve felony charges were swiftly filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney, ranging from lewd acts with a child to sodomy and aggravated sexual assault. Bail has been set at $3 million.
Twelve felony charges were swiftly filed by the Sonoma County District Attorney, ranging from lewd acts with a child to sodomy and aggravated sexual assault. Bail has been set at $3 million.
Homicides and gun violence surge in Bay Area and nation amid coronavirus pandemic
The Bay Area and nation saw a stunning uptick in homicides and gun violence that experts believe is a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bay Area and nation saw a stunning uptick in homicides and gun violence that experts believe is a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden, first lady pay tribute to fallen Capitol police officer who lies in honor at Rotunda
Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Tuesday night in the U.S. Capitol, allowing his colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.
Slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lay in honor Tuesday night in the U.S. Capitol, allowing his colleagues and the lawmakers he protected to pay their respects and to remember the violent attack on Congress that took his life.
State superintendent announces $1M prize for innovator to close digital divide
The California state superintendent announced Tuesday that a $1 million prize is now up for grabs for whoever comes up with a way to eliminate the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access to the reported nearly one million students lacking internet connectivity.
The California state superintendent announced Tuesday that a $1 million prize is now up for grabs for whoever comes up with a way to eliminate the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access to the reported nearly one million students lacking internet connectivity.
San Francisco fighting back against illegal dumping in Bayview neighborhood
Neighbors in the city's Bayview District said the problem has gone on for decades. But now the city is making a new effort to clean up and bust those who are dumping their mess in this community.
Neighbors in the city's Bayview District said the problem has gone on for decades. But now the city is making a new effort to clean up and bust those who are dumping their mess in this community.