Medics and patients, including babies, stranded as battles rage around Gaza hospitals
Health officials say battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza.
9 arrested, 18 victims recovered in Colombian-based sex trafficking op in South Bay
Nine people were arrested, and 18 victims were recovered during a law enforcement operation targeting a Colombian-based sex trafficking operation operating in the South Bay.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
APEC conference creates an opportunity for BART, Muni to regain riders
As APEC descends on San Francisco, it marks a Super Bowl of sorts for Bay Area public transit agencies.
Professional soccer player, 28, dies after collapsing on field
Within seconds, players realized the urgency of the matter and rushed toward him.
Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.
Yellen says her talks in San Francisco with Chinese finance chief laid groundwork for Biden’s meeting with Xi
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrapped up two days of talks with her Chinese counterpart in hopes of stabilizing economic relations between the two countries.
What is APEC?: summit brings global politics to San Francisco
The eyes of the world will be on San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, the largest gathering of world leaders in the city since the end of WWII.
Biden, Xi Jinping to meet in San Francisco amid fraught US-China relations
Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
APEC security causing transportation constraints for residents
APEC is expected to draw more than 20,000 visitors and an estimated $53 million, but it's also expected to create some inconveniences for those living, working or traveling near the venues set to host.
Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says
The U.S. said the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance.
Israel-Hamas fight heats up in Gaza City, accelerating exodus of Palestinians to the south
Thousands of Palestinians are streaming out of northern Gaza on foot in an accelerating exodus.
APEC summit is coming to San Francisco. Here's what you need to know
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference kicks off Saturday in San Francisco. From street closures to security concerns, here's what to know.
Watch: Thousands of 'exceptional' bronze coins found off coast of Sardinia
The rare coins spotted by a diver were produced across the Roman Empire.
Sheriff's office investigating hit-and-run of Arab Muslim student at Stanford
The California Highway Patrol has handed over an investigation into a hit-and-run of an Arab Muslim student at Stanford University who said the driver made a racist remark before running him down.
North Gaza cut off by Israeli forces to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms
Israeli forces have severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense airstrikes overnight, setting the stage for an expected push into the dense confines of Gaza City and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
Video: Governor Newsom takes down a kid during basketball game in Beijing
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.