Stanford researchers traced a two-step immune reaction that can rarely inflame the heart after mRNA COVID shots and identified lab strategies that blunt the damage. The study reinforces that myocarditis remains uncommon and usually recovers.

A California appeals court has refused to overturn Christopher "Roly" Young’s conviction in the 2020 Safeway parking‑lot killing, leaving his life sentence intact.

OAK's Guest Pass lets non‑fliers go past security to meet travelers or shop in post‑security terminals. Approvals are digital and TSA‑reviewed.

A resident was found deceased in Concord, with three injured individuals hospitalized. The incident, stemming from a domestic issue with no ongoing threat, is under investigation by the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office.

At Sather Gate, Berkeley’s Chabad lit the first Hanukkah candle and honored victims of the Bondi Beach attack as students and administrators stood together.

An NTSB report found a maintenance lapse led to an engine-room blaze aboard the Dutra dredge Stuyvesant, killing a crew member and causing major damage.

A child was killed Sunday after a crash at Hayes and Webster in Hayes Valley; police say the driver remained at the scene and are asking the public for tips.

A traffic stop by Santa Rosa Police led to the arrest of Halton Greenberg for carrying a concealed, loaded, and unregistered Glock 26 found in a postage box.

Sausalito violinist Sydney Li‑Jenkins, 15, was named a 2026 YoungArts winner, earning national mentorship and performance opportunities.

Corte Madera’s Planning Commission forwarded changes to the town’s SB9 lot‑split rules, trimming local review and technical requirements to comply with state law.

Dense fog shrouds Bay Area valleys one last time as a stubborn weather pattern finally gives way. After three weeks without rain, beneficial showers arrive Tuesday—and meteorologists say a potentially significant atmospheric river could bring heavier precipitation around the holidays.

A county review found incompatible radios and a near two‑hour delay in unified command slowed the response to the Feb. Martinez refinery fire, officials say.

A three‑alarm blaze on Golden Gate Avenue tore through the top floors of a six‑story Tenderloin building early Friday. Dozens were displaced but no injuries were reported.