Registered sex offender charged with kidnapping, assaulting San Jose teen

A registered sex offender allegedly offered drugs to a 15-year-old San Jose girl before kidnapping and sexually assaulting her as she walked to school, according to prosecutors.

Oakland flea market shooting: Dispute over fake ID sales led to man's death

Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez was fatally shot Jan. 9 in the parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum Swap Meet during a dispute over competing sales of fake IDs, authorities said.

Hayward's Concha Dreams brings the sweets to the studio
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January is Hayward restaurant month, a full-on celebration of local eats, and bold new bites. Family owned, Concha Dreams, is a cozy café in the heart of downtown Hayward. Rose Aguilar, owner of the shop, talks crafting premium conchas and specialty coffee inspired by tradition, creativity, and community.

Parent killed in crash near Gilroy elementary school after dropping off children

A man was killed, and a woman was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle driven by a teenager while walking in a crosswalk in Gilroy, authorities said.

Report: Woman dead after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida

A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.

Slow down: Oakland kicks off speed camera program

Oakland launched its speed safety camera program on Friday, beginning with warnings for drivers who exceed the speed limit.

Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll

A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with lymphoma cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval of Laverdia, a drug to treat dogs with lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system.

California awards $419M to combat homelessness in SF, LA and San Diego

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state will spend $419 million in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego as part of the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.

Mocktails and desserts take center stage during Dry January
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Dry January doesn't have to mean going without. While many are cutting back on alcohol this month, on Mastro's Steakhouse in San Francisco says you can still indulge.

16th annual Martin Luther King Kr. Day of service in Oakland
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The city of Oakland is coming together Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of volunteers are expected to fan out across East Oakland for a day of service, stewardship and community pride.

West San Jose to get Costco after judge tosses lawsuit

A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge has tossed a lawsuit seeking to block plans to bring a new Costco to a West San Jose shopping center. The decision clears the way for the hotly contested development project to move forward.

US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says

NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.

Foggy, high 60s
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Today will be foggy with highs in the 60s.

Former Oakland officers take fatal 'ghost chase' case to Supreme Court

Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.