What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Getting a scalp or face massage is often a relaxing highlight of getting a haircut or a facial. Now, head spas are popping up across the country offering deep cranial and facial relaxation. “Typically, when you go get a massage, the focus is always like...
Athletics No. 2 prospect Jamie Arnold strikes out six
Athletics No. 2 prospect Jamie Arnold notches six strikeouts across 6 2/3 frames of one-run ball for Double-A Midland.
DNA testing identifies WWII Marine after 80 years; returns home to 94-year-old Bay Area...
A long-awaited homecoming was carried out with reverence Wednesday as friends, family and local leaders gathered in San Mateo County to honor a soldier killed in action during World War II. Thanks to advanced DNA technology, his remains were finally identified after 80 years.
Waymo temporarily suspends all freeway rides
(KRON) — Waymo has temporarily paused its freeway operations as the company works to improve how its autonomous vehicles navigate certain freeway construction zones. “Safety is Waymo’s top priority, both for our riders and everyone we share the road with. We have temporarily paused freeway operations, as we work to int
Oakland teen weightlifters heading to nationals, despite being displaced from gym
For a decade, a warehouse in Oakland served as a launching pad for some of the country’s best young Olympic weightlifters. Now, a group of teen national champions are searching for a permanent place to call home after being pushed out of their training space.
Meta, TikTok settle bombshell case over children’s mental health crisis
Social media giants, including Meta , have settled the initial lawsuit brought by hundreds of school districts seeking compensation for the mental health crisis among children, which they attribute to social media addiction. This landmark agreement involves the Breathitt County School District, a small, rural Kentucky
The Fog Fights Back: Marine Layer Expands Inland for the Holiday Weekend
The weather tug-of-war is shifting and our natural air conditioning is gaining ground. The marine layer has deepened to around 1,000–1,500 feet, sending fingers of thick fog into the interior valleys. The Forecast: Day-by-Day Tonight: The fog is expanding. Stratus is already hugging the immediate coast, moving through
This HIDDEN Pizza Gem Serves Huge NYC-Style Slices in San Francisco, CA
Open Sun-Thu 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Fri-Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM. This Mission District favorite has become a go-to spot for anyone craving classic comfort pizza. Locals love grabbing a hot, foldable New York–style slice here after work, before a show, or late at night. The...
Lurie Eyes $34 Million to Cushion H.R. 1 Blows to Medi-Cal and CalFresh
If his budget is approved, San Francisco will hire 154 new staff to process paperwork, help San Franciscans navigate job applications and conduct employment training. As CalFresh recipients in San Francisco brace themselves for changes to their federal work and reporting requirements, effective June 1, Mayor Daniel Lur
Suspicious death in Richmond determined to be solo-vehicle fatal collision
SFPD and Oakland PD Marine Units, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, volunteer California Recovery Divers assist. At approximately 11:17 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Richmond Police Department officers responded to reports of a possible deceased person in the water near the 1300 block of Canal Boulevard. Upo
