No more statins? One-time treatment for high cholesterol could lower heart attack risk for life
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
Trailblazing Bay Area fire chief dies at 58, due to 'job related cancer'
A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.
A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.
Beloved former East Bay outdoor theater, Cal Shakes, is now site of new concert series
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.
In a joyful ceremony, Oakland teen, school valedictorian, challenges his class to find their ‘why’
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
Photographer captures rare photo of a pair of eagles in this East Bay city
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Free music festival to be held in San Francisco rooftop park
A free daylong music festival will take place next month, high above San Francisco in a downtown rooftop park.
A free daylong music festival will take place next month, high above San Francisco in a downtown rooftop park.
Bye-bye lions: San Francisco Zoo announces plans to send remaining lions elsewhere
They’re some of the San Francisco Zoo’s most cherished attractions and currently the largest big cats in its residence, but plans are underway to send the facility’s two remaining lions elsewhere, leaving the zoo lionless.
They’re some of the San Francisco Zoo’s most cherished attractions and currently the largest big cats in its residence, but plans are underway to send the facility’s two remaining lions elsewhere, leaving the zoo lionless.
Shaq's son graduates from this Northern California university, a week after his dad had his own graduation
It was a pretty monumental week for basketball legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and his family.
It was a pretty monumental week for basketball legend and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and his family.
California-based nonprofit wants to hire Stephen Colbert now that his show has been canceled
A California-based nonprofit and leader in marine mammal science and conservation made a very public and unsolicited job offer to Stephen Colbert, whose nearly 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" came to an end last week with the controversial cancellation of his show. And the job offer got the Emmy-award-winning comedic legend’s attention.
A California-based nonprofit and leader in marine mammal science and conservation made a very public and unsolicited job offer to Stephen Colbert, whose nearly 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" came to an end last week with the controversial cancellation of his show. And the job offer got the Emmy-award-winning comedic legend’s attention.
Vigil marks 'painful milestone' in missing person case of Oakland mom, coffee shop owner
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
USDA: Health alert for beef served at The Kebab Shop restaurants due to possible E. Coli contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in three states due to possible E. coli contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in three states due to possible E. coli contamination.
This East Bay city is getting a popular ramen restaurant, further elevating its status as a dining destination
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
A popular Japanese ramen chain is about to open a new restaurant in an East Bay city that has emerged as a top Bay Area foodie destination.
Formerly incarcerated, homeless, at 43, UC Berkeley senior graduates with top honor
He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.
He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.
16-year-old Oakland soccer phenom makes his pro debut
A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.
A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
Impressive 'pole dancing' squirrel in Oakland caught on video
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
More Californians are able to afford a home, as housing affordability hits 4-year-high, new figures show
New figures show that an increasing number of people have been able to afford a home in California, thanks to factors including declining interest rates and falling home prices.
New figures show that an increasing number of people have been able to afford a home in California, thanks to factors including declining interest rates and falling home prices.
BART to hold its first-ever prom, and you're invited
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
Photo of broken heart tattoo released in search of identity of deceased woman in East Bay
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.
Contra Costa County coroner’s officials say they have not been able to identify a woman who was struck and killed by a train in the winter and are now seeking the public’s help.