Oklahoma principal wounded stopping school gunman, hailed as hero
Newly released video captures the moment an Oklahoma high school principal was shot while confronting an armed intruder on campus.
Newly released video captures the moment an Oklahoma high school principal was shot while confronting an armed intruder on campus.
Newsom announces August special election to fill Swalwell’s vacated congressional seat
The election will determine who will assume the role of Representative for the 14th congressional district after Swalwell resigned from the position following several news reports detailing sexual assault allegations by numerous women.
The election will determine who will assume the role of Representative for the 14th congressional district after Swalwell resigned from the position following several news reports detailing sexual assault allegations by numerous women.
$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Here’s how to get money from Google’s $135M Android settlement
Millions of Android users could get paid in a $135M Google settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how much you might receive.
Millions of Android users could get paid in a $135M Google settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how much you might receive.
San Jose man behind unprovoked knockout attacks on elderly victims, police say
Authorities have arrested a San Jose man for a series of random assaults against strangers, including an attack that left an elderly man unconscious at a local gym.
Authorities have arrested a San Jose man for a series of random assaults against strangers, including an attack that left an elderly man unconscious at a local gym.
Best and worst cities for entrepreneurs in 2026
A new study aimed at small-town America showed the best locations, albeit on a smaller scale, for entrepreneurs to pick when looking for a startup.
A new study aimed at small-town America showed the best locations, albeit on a smaller scale, for entrepreneurs to pick when looking for a startup.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Most popular first and last names in US, according to Census Bureau data
Newly released names data from the 2020 census shows which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
Newly released names data from the 2020 census shows which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
California man drowns in Colorado River after jumping in to retrieve hat
Kristopher Nathaniel Logan, a 26-year-old from San Marcos, California, drowned Sunday in the Colorado River near Davis Camp after jumping from a pontoon boat to retrieve a hat.
Kristopher Nathaniel Logan, a 26-year-old from San Marcos, California, drowned Sunday in the Colorado River near Davis Camp after jumping from a pontoon boat to retrieve a hat.
Inflation 2026: Gas prices drove March numbers up to levels not seen in years
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, shifting the trajectory further away from the Fed’s target.
Woman crushed to death by garbage truck claw, family's attorney says
Tyrah Adams of Kentucky died Feb. 12 after being crushed by a garbage truck’s grappler claw while a waste crew cleared an alley, her family’s attorney said.
Tyrah Adams of Kentucky died Feb. 12 after being crushed by a garbage truck’s grappler claw while a waste crew cleared an alley, her family’s attorney said.
'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges
'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.
'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.
Golden State Valkyries make big splash in draft and free agency
The Golden State Valkyries drafted several young stars in the 2026 draft. The team also signed former All Star Gabby Williams to the team. Hosts of the 'Valkyries, Say Less' podcast Raina Mast and Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely break down draft night and the team's roster upgrades.
The Golden State Valkyries drafted several young stars in the 2026 draft. The team also signed former All Star Gabby Williams to the team. Hosts of the 'Valkyries, Say Less' podcast Raina Mast and Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely break down draft night and the team's roster upgrades.
New documents detail DOGE's turbulent saga
New documents are pulling back the curtain on the now-disbanded Department of Government Efficiency. Washington Post political reporter Meryl Kornfield breaks down the latest findings.
New documents are pulling back the curtain on the now-disbanded Department of Government Efficiency. Washington Post political reporter Meryl Kornfield breaks down the latest findings.
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
April 15 tax deadline: Last-minute questions, what to know about extensions
The 2026 tax deadline is upon us. Taxpayers can request an extension three ways, but any taxes owed must still be paid by Wednesday, April 15, to avoid penalties.
The 2026 tax deadline is upon us. Taxpayers can request an extension three ways, but any taxes owed must still be paid by Wednesday, April 15, to avoid penalties.
War in Iran impacts businesses
Pam Cook talks with Financial Advisor Chris Markowski about the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact it is having on businesses, especially small, family-owned businesses, and jobs.
Pam Cook talks with Financial Advisor Chris Markowski about the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the impact it is having on businesses, especially small, family-owned businesses, and jobs.
Taking too much risk before retirement
Taking too much risk before retirement
Taking too much risk before retirement
Suspect in Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home was in 'mental health crisis': attorney
The attorney for the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI Sam Altman's San Francisco home earlier this week says his client was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the alleged firebombing.
The attorney for the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI Sam Altman's San Francisco home earlier this week says his client was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the alleged firebombing.