Some won't receive second stimulus check if coronavirus relief bill is signed – here's why

Some American's aren't eligible to receive the cash payment: College students and dependents over the age of 17 won't receive the money, nor will undocumented people who don't have a Social Security number.

2 custodians found in Dublin school library with chemical smell - one dead, another hospitalized

Dublin police are investigating the death and injury of two custodians found at a middle school on Wednesday. Their condition may have been the result of an unknown chemical smell.

San Francisco woman wins $10M off scratcher before Christmas

Arminda Villafuerte scored $10 million on an Ultimate Millions scratcher she bought at an Arco station at 5898 Mission Street in San Francisco.

Petaluma police warning shoppers about theft scam

A woman had just returned to her vehicle after going to the bank at the center at 301 S. McDowell Blvd. about 6 p.m. last Friday when she heard a knock on the window.

Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on announced that some 433,600 units of Excedrin products are subject to the recall, including Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, and Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets.

DC mayor proclaims Thursday 'Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day' in honor of his 80th birthday

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Thursday as "Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day" in the nation's capital in honor of the country’s top infectious disease expert's 80th birthday. 

Grassroots effort to save historic piano bar in Oakland at brink of closure

The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, located in the Grand Lake neighborhood has been around since the 1930s. But in March, it was forced to close its doors, and the owner doesn’t know when it will finally be safe to reopen.

'Do not gather': Santa Clara County health leaders make plea ahead of Christmas

Santa Clara County's top health official, Dr. Sara Cody, has strongly discouraged holiday gatherings and travel during COVID as it increases the risk for exposure. 

Virus vaccinations begin at Stockton prison medical site

Sixty-five inmates and employees of California Health Care Facility, Stockton, volunteered to receive the vaccine Tuesday, said Steve Crouch, director of public employees for the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Community mourns 3 teens killed in Livermore crash

"I couldn't believe it," said Cole Bauer, a friend of the driver killed. "I thought there was no way that my friend died, you know? It was sad. I was depressed."

Oakland teen and founder of science education company gets accepted to dream school Stanford

Ahmed Muhammed got into Stanford with an impressive 4.7 GPA and an SAT score of 1540, receiving a perfect 800 in the Math section and a 740 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. He had taken the college entrance exams his sophomore year and also received high scores in the SAT's subject tests receiving an 800 in math and a 790 in chemistry. 

San Jose Spartans' travel plans for Arizona Bowl may violate county's COVID mandate

As the Spartans prepare for the Nevada Bowl on Dec. 31 in Tucson, the Santa Clara County Health Department said it has launched an investigation of the team for violating the county’s quarantine mandate.

Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage

A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.

Homeless hotels closing in Alameda County amid COVID-19 surge

Most hotels will close to those experiencing homelessness in early 2021, according to Alameda County, as funding runs short and efforts focus on permanent affordable housing.