Mom went viral with kidnapping claim, but Petaluma police rule out crime
The Petaluma Police Department said on Thursday there is no evidence to corroborate Katie Sorensen's claims that the couple tried to kidnap children from a Michael's store on Dec. 7.
The Petaluma Police Department said on Thursday there is no evidence to corroborate Katie Sorensen's claims that the couple tried to kidnap children from a Michael's store on Dec. 7.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
More Californians stop seeking work as virus surges
More than 327,000 people stopped looking for work in California last month, a worrisome trend that has clouded the state’s economic picture during its worst outbreak of the coronavirus.
More than 327,000 people stopped looking for work in California last month, a worrisome trend that has clouded the state’s economic picture during its worst outbreak of the coronavirus.
DNA ties same coyote to 3 East Bay attacks, officials say
Authorities believe a coyote that bit an employee at a Lafayette grocery store on Tuesday is linked to two other attacks in the area.
Authorities believe a coyote that bit an employee at a Lafayette grocery store on Tuesday is linked to two other attacks in the area.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
The French Laundry received over $2.4M in PPP loans
The Michelin-star restaurant received two loans, both approved on April 30, according to the latest data from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
The Michelin-star restaurant received two loans, both approved on April 30, according to the latest data from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Santa Clara County deputies under scrutiny for mask-free party
The photos surfaced as the county is seeing a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the general population and also among sheriff’s office staff and jail inmates.
The photos surfaced as the county is seeing a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the general population and also among sheriff’s office staff and jail inmates.
Jeremy Bulloch, Boba Fett in first 'Star Wars' trilogy, dies
Jeremy Bulloch, the English actor who first donned a helmet, cape and jetpack to play Boba Fett in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, died Thursday.
Jeremy Bulloch, the English actor who first donned a helmet, cape and jetpack to play Boba Fett in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, died Thursday.
Health experts stress importance of bolstering vaccine confidence for communities of color
Research shows that communities of color are distrustful of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say some minorities fear both the drug and data gathered from its use could be used for nefarious reasons.
Research shows that communities of color are distrustful of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say some minorities fear both the drug and data gathered from its use could be used for nefarious reasons.
Entire Bay Area goes into virus lockdown at midnight
The stay-at-home order goes into effect tonight at 11:59 p.m. It will remain in effect for at least three weeks and won't end until Jan. 8 at earliest.
The stay-at-home order goes into effect tonight at 11:59 p.m. It will remain in effect for at least three weeks and won't end until Jan. 8 at earliest.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
New billboard in downtown Phoenix shows Trump behind bars in prison jumpsuit
A billboard has gone up near 11th and Grand avenues with Donald Trump behind bars and a 'Don the Con' inmate badge.
A billboard has gone up near 11th and Grand avenues with Donald Trump behind bars and a 'Don the Con' inmate badge.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale has been freed
WWL-TV reported that Fate Winslow was released from Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola on Wednesday and was on his way back home after serving 12 years of a life sentence.
WWL-TV reported that Fate Winslow was released from Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola on Wednesday and was on his way back home after serving 12 years of a life sentence.
California judge extends strip-club exemption from lockdown
The scope of San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel Wohlfeil’s preliminary injunction appeared to extend far beyond the two clubs that sued the state to potentially all of the thousands of restaurants in San Diego County.
The scope of San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel Wohlfeil’s preliminary injunction appeared to extend far beyond the two clubs that sued the state to potentially all of the thousands of restaurants in San Diego County.
2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
More athletes describe years of mistreatment by Cal soccer coach
Nearly two dozen current and former Cal women's soccer players have contacted KTVU to share disturbing accounts of verbal abuse, bullying, and mistreatment by their long-time coach. Their stories stretch back more than a decade and they all say they were brushed off when they complained.
Nearly two dozen current and former Cal women's soccer players have contacted KTVU to share disturbing accounts of verbal abuse, bullying, and mistreatment by their long-time coach. Their stories stretch back more than a decade and they all say they were brushed off when they complained.
9 displaced in Oakland house fire in Lower Bottoms neighborhood
A house fire in Oakland is under control Wednesday afternoon, but as many as nine people were displaced and two structures damaged, Oakland fire officials say.
A house fire in Oakland is under control Wednesday afternoon, but as many as nine people were displaced and two structures damaged, Oakland fire officials say.
Oakland police capture suspect in sex-assault spree
The suspect, 20-year-old Isaiah Meleke Lawrence has been charged with rape, attempted rape, kidnapping, and robbery. He's being held without bail.
The suspect, 20-year-old Isaiah Meleke Lawrence has been charged with rape, attempted rape, kidnapping, and robbery. He's being held without bail.
Oakland police see disturbing trend of teens carrying out robberies, carjackings
Oakland Police Lt. Robert Muniz said the uptick in crime began in late November and has continued across the city. He said groups of teenagers are holding people up at gunpoint and robbing them or stealing their cars.
Oakland Police Lt. Robert Muniz said the uptick in crime began in late November and has continued across the city. He said groups of teenagers are holding people up at gunpoint and robbing them or stealing their cars.