Tracy teen’s celebratory return to school following cardiac arrest
13-year-old Heather Freligh returned to school in Tracy more than three weeks after she went into cardiac arrest. She was escorted by an entourage of police and met with first responders, school leaders and friends who say it's a miracle she's alive and well.
Retired teacher to complete 31st and final charity run to raise money for East Oakland high schools
Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.
‘Squadron Bottle’ military tradition lives on at historic San Francisco hotel
The Top of the Mark rooftop bar at the Mark Hopkins hotel is the birthplace of “The Squadron Bottle," where servicemen would buy and leave a bottle of whiskey in the care of the bartender, so the next member from their squadron could enjoy a free drink. That tradition stopped after World War II, but has been revived and lives on.
$1.22 million lottery ticket sold in Vacaville
No one won the full $1.2 billion California Powerball jackpot, but someone in Vacaville got a nice conciliatory prize.
New Brock Purdy engagement photos are out, and they're stunning
New engagement photos of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his fiance, Jenna Brandt, were released a few days ago showing the couple aglow on the shores of Half Moon Bay.
CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
Oakland Roots and Soul teams raising money to upgrade East Oakland soccer field
The Oakland Roots soccer team is teaming up with non-profit America SCORES to raise funds to upgrade a soccer field at Brookfield Elementary in East Oakland.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
San Mateo brothers, 10 and 13, deliver check for Maui Strong Fund
Two brothers from San Mateo raised nearly $4,000 for Hawaii's wildfire relief. Earlier this month, Leonardo and Nicolo Felice began selling their toys to raise money after they heard about the devastation.
Betty Reid Soskin visits namesake school, reflects on life on her 102nd birthday
Students at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante had a rare opportunity on Friday. They got to meet the woman for whom their school is named, and wish her a happy 102nd birthday.
‘I no longer consider myself a Californian’: Texas couple praises new freedoms after life-changing move
The number of Americans moving from California to Texas nearly doubled over a decade.
Watch: Historic banyan tree, scorched during Maui wildfires, sprouts new leaves
The historic banyan tree, which was scorched during the wildfires in Lahaina in August, began to sprout new leaves this month.
Several Bay Area health departments issue new mask mandates, amid rising COVID cases
Health officials in several Bay Area counties have issued new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases continued to rise and in preparation for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
Two 'heroes' pull stranger from burning car in East Bay
Officials across Contra Costa County are calling two men “heroes" after they pulled a man out of a burning car. The accident happened on Friday morning in Crockett, leaving a vehicle completely engulfed in flames.
SF's 'Mermaid Series Run' promotes female athleticism
Hundreds of runners laced up Sunday morning preparing for a fun and challenging race, including one that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. With options to run a 5K, 10K or 10-mile distance, the Mermaid Series Run helps introduce young girls and women to the sport of running. The 10-mile race brings runners across the Golden Gate Bridge.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Who should get the latest COVID vaccine and when, according to California Public Health
The CDC has recommended Americans six months and older get the latest vaccine. Here's when you should get it.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.