What’s the next step for Black reparations in San Francisco?
The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.
The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.
Man crushed to death stealing catalytic converter in Oakland
A Vacaville man was killed while allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Oakland, according to police and media reports.
A Vacaville man was killed while allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Oakland, according to police and media reports.
San Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts
Payments of $5 million to every eligible Black adult, the elimination of personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years and homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family.
Payments of $5 million to every eligible Black adult, the elimination of personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years and homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family.
Jury awards $8.25M to Black mother, daughters handcuffed outside Castro Valley Starbucks
A federal jury awarded a mother and her two daughters $8.25 million after they were unlawfully searched and handcuffed by Alameda County sheriff's deputies outside a Castro Valley Starbucks on their way to taking one of the young women to a college math test in Berkeley.
A federal jury awarded a mother and her two daughters $8.25 million after they were unlawfully searched and handcuffed by Alameda County sheriff's deputies outside a Castro Valley Starbucks on their way to taking one of the young women to a college math test in Berkeley.
San Francisco lawmakers consider funding reparations for slavery: $5 million per Black person
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
Man catches carp in flooded Watsonville road
The water was so high because of rains in Watsonville that a man caught a carp in the middle of the road.
The water was so high because of rains in Watsonville that a man caught a carp in the middle of the road.
Watch this toddler show off his mad skateboard skills
An adorable toddler skateboarded like a pro while on a recent family vacation.
An adorable toddler skateboarded like a pro while on a recent family vacation.
Migrant boats crash off San Diego, California, coast; 8 confirmed drownings so far: police
At least eight people were killed when two boats carrying migrants crashed at Black’s Beach.
At least eight people were killed when two boats carrying migrants crashed at Black’s Beach.
Storm breaches California river’s levee, thousands evacuate
A Northern California agricultural community was forced to evacuate early Saturday after the Pajaro River’s levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river that pummeled the state.
A Northern California agricultural community was forced to evacuate early Saturday after the Pajaro River’s levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river that pummeled the state.
Coroner finds 160 remains stored in Hayward warehouse
Cremated remains and bodies were recovered from a Hayward warehouse that was linked to an unlicensed crematory, authorities said.
Cremated remains and bodies were recovered from a Hayward warehouse that was linked to an unlicensed crematory, authorities said.
Husky dog who was called 'ugly' for crooked smile finds family who drives 2.6K miles to adopt him
A funny-faced Husky named Harvey, who some people called "ugly," was adopted last month by a Washington family who drove 2,600 miles roundtrip over six days to pick him up in Southern California.
A funny-faced Husky named Harvey, who some people called "ugly," was adopted last month by a Washington family who drove 2,600 miles roundtrip over six days to pick him up in Southern California.
Police chase: Suspect seen inhaling gas smoked out of vehicle after 5-hour standoff in Compton
A reckless DUI suspect who was seen huffing a balloon while leading officers on a pursuit through a Compton neighborhood Thursday was taken into custody shortly before 5:30 p.m. after a standoff that lasted roughly five hours.
A reckless DUI suspect who was seen huffing a balloon while leading officers on a pursuit through a Compton neighborhood Thursday was taken into custody shortly before 5:30 p.m. after a standoff that lasted roughly five hours.
Crews feed starving cows during California storms
As winter weather continues to pummel California, Humboldt County officials have taken drastic measures to keep herds of cattle alive.
As winter weather continues to pummel California, Humboldt County officials have taken drastic measures to keep herds of cattle alive.
103-year-old Camarillo woman hits the gym 3 to 4 times a week
At 103 years young, you'd never guess Teresa Moore is a gym rat. She hits the gym three to four times a week. She said her secret to a long life is simple: "Try to think of good things."
At 103 years young, you'd never guess Teresa Moore is a gym rat. She hits the gym three to four times a week. She said her secret to a long life is simple: "Try to think of good things."
Prosecutors seek 15 years for ex-Dublin prison warden convicted of sex abuse
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to stray from normal procedures and send a former Dublin prison warden to 15 years behind bars – more than 10 years more than the sentencing guidelines recommend.
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to stray from normal procedures and send a former Dublin prison warden to 15 years behind bars – more than 10 years more than the sentencing guidelines recommend.
California bill would regulate police use of facial recognition technology in body cams
Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) has introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when California law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.
Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) has introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when California law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.
SF's famed 'Princess Diaries' home hits the market for $8.9 million
A historic San Francisco home, featured in "The Princess Diaries," has hit the market for $8.9 million.
A historic San Francisco home, featured in "The Princess Diaries," has hit the market for $8.9 million.
California won't renew $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill stance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.
Feds suspect Tesla that hit fire truck in deadly I-680 crash was on autopilot
A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.
A Tesla was operating on an automated driving system when it crashed into a firetruck in California last month, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger.
California hiker found dead after falling off Oregon cliff, swept into ocean: police
Oregon State Police say the man was found dead on Sunday.
Oregon State Police say the man was found dead on Sunday.