California may create its own version of National Institutes of Heath and Science
State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced legislation that would create California's own version of the National Institutes of Health.
This Bay Area city just passed a $427 'first responder fee'
San Jose will join other Bay Area cities in billing insurance companies when its fire department provides medical care.
Scattered clouds Friday
An unsettled pattern today with clouds, sun, and showers. The slight chance of showers will remain in the Friday forecast. The weekend starts off dry. Our next system will boost shower chances Sunday. We are tracking more possible storms for next week.
Scammers posing as police officers from China targeting Chinese community, SFPD warns
In one case, a victim lost $23,000 in the scam after sending a wire transfer, police said.
'Mom to everyone': Family mourns woman killed in Oakley crash
Just before 10 a.m., a 77-year-old man struck the woman while driving northbound on Main Street, according to Oakley police.
Selena's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, denied parole
Yolanda Saldivar was denied parole Thursday. The 64-year-old was convicted of murder in the 1995 killing of Tejano music star Selena.
Bodies found in abandoned car in Santa Cruz Mountains investigated as homicide
The discovery of two people found dead inside an abandoned car in the Santa Cruz Mountains is being investigated as a double homicide, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released
The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.
Alameda County supervisor says he doesn't want Wellpath to continue serving Santa Rita Jail
A community group presented an idea to some Alameda County supervisors on Thursday to end a contract with a private healthcare company that provides service to Santa Rita Jail and provide that service through Alameda County instead.
Monterey Bay Aquarium announces poll to name new sea otter
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is seeking the public's help in naming its new resident sea otter. The aquarium's website has a poll that will close at midnight.
Women's History Month: Cynthia Mackey
This Women's History Month, we're honoring amazing people around the Bay Area.
Kansas babysitter comes face to face with real life 'monster' under the bed
A Kansas babysitter came face to face with a "monster" under the bed when she attempted to calm down a child she was watching.
California in settlement negotiations with Uber, Lyft in massive wage-theft case
Uber and Lyft drivers rallied at three California city halls today, calling attention to a long-running lawsuit against the companies over thousands of wage-theft claims that could be worth billions of dollars.
State law blocks potential San Jose flea market site
The 90-acre Singleton site, a former landfill, is the favored location. It’s close to freeways and residential neighborhoods — making it the top option out of eight sites proposed by city consultants last year. But the vendors and city can’t move forward without a state exemption due to the California Surplus Land Act, which requires San Jose to prioritize city-owned properties like Singleton for affordable housing.
Small quake in San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 struck San Jose on Thursday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail
A doctor is accused of attempting to kill his wife on a hiking trail in Oahu by pushing her off the trail and striking her in the head with a rock.
Public outrage at Hercules police who used Taser on man suffering from epileptic seizure
The city of Hercules held a special meeting on Wednesday to respond to the backlash from the public over a situation where police officers were seen on body camera video using a Taser on a young man suffering an epileptic seizure while he was driving home from his grandmother's home.
Clouds, off-and-on rain
Today will see clouds and off-and-on rain
7th Annual Black History Oratorical Festival crowns winners in Berkeley
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Former student arrested on suspicion of assaulting Santa Rosa high school principal
A 17-year-old was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting a high school principal in Santa Rosa, officials say.