California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral
A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
Pittsburg artist gives back after star-studded career
Before you even get in the doors at the senior art therapy class at the Pittsburg Community Center, you can hear the laughter and the applause, as art teacher Ronald Mcdowell praises and gushes over the work of his students.
Specific mask mandates go into effect in 6 Bay Area counties
The counties with the mask requirements include San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Napa and San Mateo.
13-year-old Hayward girl saves family, neighbors from fire
A 13-year-old Hayward girl is credited with saving her family's home and likely those of her neighbors.
Oakland youth football team raising money for national championship in Florida
An East Bay youth football team is fundraising for a trip to Florida after qualifying for the American Youth Football National Championship.
The impact of domestic violence on women in prison for killing their abusers
A Stanford study surveyed 650 women incarcerated in California and found that intimate partner violence often led women to long prison sentences for acts of survival.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
Mask mandates returning to several Bay Area counties
The local health orders require masks to be worn in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare facilities.
Mixologists kick off 'Oakland Style' to showcase the best of The Town
Oakland kicked off a series of events on Wednesday night, designed to attract people to the city. It's called "Oakland Style." It highlighted the best of what the city has to offer in cuisine, culture, and art. There was a new event this year. Organizers added a mixologist competition.
Latina business owner opens Lafayette's newest store, Vintage Vida
One of the newest retail stores in downtown Lafayette, specializing in items from decades past, is the creation of one of the few Latina business owners in the city.
Lucha libre, cultural phenomenon, brings Hispanic heritage to the Bay Area
Each time they mask up with their shimmering predator-like costumes, inspired by Mayan and Aztec soldiers, they’re preserving Hispanic culture one wrestling move at a time.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
Indigenous Maya people in Bay Area fight to preserve their Mam language
The Maya community in the Bay Area has grown to tens of thousands of people from Guatemala and Mexico who speak Mam, K'iche, Yucatel, and other Maya languages.
Immigrant families reunited after decades apart through international nonprofit
25 people flew in from Mexico to reunite with their families who migrated to the US many years ago. They were traveling through a program called Palomas Mensajeras.
Betty Reid Soskin turning 103, shares secret talent with students in new film
Betty Reid Soskin, who found fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger before she retired, arrived at her namesake middle school Friday to a loud welcome of cheers and applause by the students as they celebrated her 103rd birthday.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.