US fully restores protections for DACA applicants

The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as young people, complying with a federal judge’s order.

Grandma ends up bruised in Santa Rita Jail after calling 911 for help

Jolynn McCabe's situation - calling dispatch for a non-criminal emergency that ended in handcuffs and injury - puts a renewed focus on reforming police departments and what society can do better to help those facing a mental health crisis.

Trump lawyer Giuliani in hospital after positive COVID test

Former New York City mayor and President Donald Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for COVID-19.

Car caravan in support of Indian farmers blocks traffic on Bay Bridge

Posts on social media show the protesters, traveling in a car caravan from around the region, are demanding support for Indian farmers who are on strike.

Bay Area counties impose stay-at-home order earlier than required

Five Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley are imposing new closures on outdoor businesses and activities earlier than required under Gov. Newsom's revised stay-at-home order.

Beloved Charlie Brown Christmas celebration goes on despite pandemic

Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.

New phallus sculpture appears on mountain in Germany

German news agency dpa reports that just days after a large phallus sculpture mysteriously disappeared from a Bavarian mountainside, a similar wooden carving has appeared in its place.

Oakland inspection failures persist 4 years after Ghost Ship fire

An audit found the city of Oakland let 2,400 buildings go unchecked, violating state law and potentially putting people and businesses at risk.

Dr. Fauci among People magazine's '2020 People of the Year'

People magazine has named Regina King, Selena Gomez, Dr. Anthony Fauci and George Clooney as the “2020 People of the Year.”

San Jose looking to rename street after former President Obama

If San Jose City Council approves the concept in the coming months, San Jose would join dozens of cities across the country to name a street in honor of the 44th president. 

Nine charged in downtown Walnut Creek looting as police seek more suspects

Nine people have been charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office in connection with the May 31 rampage in downtown Walnut Creek in which 39 businesses were victims of looting and related property damages, police said Tuesday.