Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
Trump subject of apparent assassination attempt, FBI says
The FBI says it's investigating “what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Donald Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Cars set on fire at multiple Oakland sideshows
Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.
Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Bay Area teen found safe after going missing for days
A Bay Area family has found their missing teen who they had feared was in danger.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
Donations pour in after East Bay football player couldn't afford championship game
Oakland's East Bay Warriors Pop Warner football team on Friday took off from San Francisco International Airport to play in a national championship game in Florida.
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates, and fans can’t go for that
The Hall & Oates soul-pop duo Daryl Hall and John Oates seem to be "out of touch" amid a recently-filed lawsuit.
Biden to celebrate 81st birthday by honoring White House Thanksgiving tradition
President Biden is set to celebrate his 81st birthday at the White House on Monday by honoring a Thanksgiving tradition.
Amtrak train hits SUV in Oakland after driver evades crossing arm, gets dragged on tracks
An Amtrak train struck an SUV on Wednesday morning after at least two witnesses said they saw the driver go around the crossing arm, and got dragged onto the tracks.
Basketball battle behind bars: Warriors vs. San Quentin
San Quentin state prison is one of the most infamous lockups in the nation. Inside the gate, barbed wire and watchful guards monitor incarcerated people around the clock. That group includes the nation’s largest death row population, a system the state is dismantling. But on this Wednesday morning, none of that matters.
Popular Bay Area hiking landmark restored to Fremont's Mission Peak
A popular Bay Area hiking landmark on Mission Peak in Fremont has been repaired and is back in place, a month after being vandalized.
Jimmy Butler has a new look, and even the Miami Heat were surprised by it
Jimmy Butler had a new look for Media Day, and the NBA world immediately took notice.
Video: Karate instructors stop attempted carjacking in Oakland
New video shows two good Samaritans stopping attempted carjackers in Oakland.