Annual 420 cannabis celebration at Golden Gate Park canceled once again

City officials again canceled the 420 cannabis celebration in Golden Gate Park due to state and local restrictions on large gatherings.

Kristin Smart case: Paul Flores, Smart's former classmate, charged with murder

Nearly twenty-five years after Kristin Smart disappeared after a college party near California Polytechnic State University's campus, authorities Tuesday arrested her former classmate, Paul Flores, on suspicion of murder. Flores was the last person to see her alive in 1996 before she vanished.

California orders pause of J&J vaccine on US recommendation

California state officials directed counties and other providers on Tuesday to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as recommended by the federal government as agencies examine a possible and rare side effect that can cause blood clots.

Drawing gun instead of Taser brings back memories of Oscar Grant's death at Fruitvale BART station

Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris said the shooting death of Duante Wright in Minnesota is similar to the killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station 12 years ago. Both men were shot by police officers who say they meant to use their Tasers but mistakenly grabbed their guns.

There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events

There's a rush to rebook weddings now that California is allowing more in-person events. The postponed ceremonies and pent-up demand now mean more competition for booking services and venues.

California AG to review sex assault allegations against Windsor mayor

Disgraced Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli continues to cling to office as the California Attorney General assumes a criminal review of his conduct.

Steph Curry passes Wilt Chamberlin for scoring most points in Warriors franchise history

Steph Curry scored 21 points in the first quarter, giving him 17,786 in his career. That passes Wilt Chamberlain’s 17,783 with the franchise, a record he’d held since 1964.

California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services following US Supreme Court rulings

California lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates. However, the state still said indoor gatherings were “strongly discouraged” and advised limiting the numbers to 25% of a building’s capacity.

Family member reacts to deaths of 3 young children in Reseda

A family member says the children's parents were at the center of a tense custody battle. The dad had reportedly reached out to DCFS and police for help, the family member said.

Memorial vigil held for 11-year-old Rodeo girl found tortured and abused

An emotional vigil was held Sunday night for an 11-year-old girl from Rodeo. Authorities accuse her stepmother and father of torturing and abusing her to death. 

San Francisco Unified prepares to welcome back first wave of students

The San Francisco Unified School District will welcome some of its youngest students back to the classroom Monday. It's welcomed news for some parents who have dealt with more than a year of distanced learning.

Sheriff opens criminal investigation into Windsor mayor following sex assault allegations

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation Thursday into the mayor of Windsor after a bombshell report alleging he sexually assaulted four women over a span of 16 years.

Militia members tried to thwart probe into killing of Oakland federal officer, feds allege

The men are accused of conspiring to destroy communications and other records about the May 29, 2020, killing of federal security officer David Patrick Underwood and attempted murder of his partner as they guarded federal Building in Oakland.

California city paying homeless people to clean up their camps

A city in California says they’ve found a way to help keep homeless camps in their jurisdiction clean by paying the people who live there to pick up their garbage.

Security guards for anti-abortion protesters charged with battery, illegal possession of tear gas

Prosecutors filed charges against two private security guards hired by anti-abortion activists for alleged battery and illegal possession of tear gas during a confrontation at Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek.

3 women charged with illegally obtaining over $1.2M in unemployment benefits in names of inmates

Three Inland Empire women were arrested and charged this week for illegally obtaining COVID-related unemployment benefits in names of prison inmates and scamming the California Employment Development Department out of a combined $1.2 million, federal prosecutors allege.