Sgt. Joelle Harrell's swift response to gunshots in Union Square led her to critically injured 49ers player Ricky Pearsall. The San Francisco police officer's quick thinking and medical assistance potentially saved the football star's life after an attempted robbery on Saturday. Harrell heard gunshots and immediately ran towards the scene....
Dozens of Hostages Remain in Gaza: What We Know
Protests and labor strikes erupted across Israel after the military said Sunday that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages from the Gaza Strip. Dozens of other hostages abducted in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel remain in captivity, according to Israeli authorities. Here is what we know...
As Students Return to Columbia, the Epicenter of a Campus Protest Movement Braces for Disruption
NEW YORK — As Columbia University resumes classes Tuesday, students and faculty are planning, and bracing, for a resumption of the pro-Palestinian protests that convulsed the Manhattan campus at the tail end of the spring semester and touched off a wave of college demonstrations nationwide. In recent weeks, the university's...
Holdout Trent Williams Returns to the 49ers Before the Season Opener, His Agents Say
SANTA CLARA — All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams has ended his contract holdout and reported to the San Francisco 49ers to finalize a new deal. Williams' agency, Elite Loyalty Sports, posted on social media Tuesday that Williams was set to rejoin the team six days before the season opener against...
3 Firefighters Injured, New Evacuations Ordered as Coffee Pot Fire Containment Grows
The Coffee Pot Fire has expanded to 11,953 acres with containment increasing to 17%, according to officials from Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. As of Monday evening, Cal Fire reported three firefighters injured and 136 structures threatened. Cal Fire also reported that 53 engines, 30 water tenders, 13 helicopters,...
How a Narrow Strip of Scrubland Has Become an Obstacle to a Cease-Fire in Gaza
A narrow strip of scrubland and sand dunes on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt has emerged as a major obstacle in talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war and freeing scores of hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel must maintain control over the so-called Philadelphi corridor to...
The Presidential Campaigns Brace for an Intense Sprint to Election Day
LA CROSSE, Wis. — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will devote almost all of their remaining time and resources to just seven...
California’s Economic Recovery Lags Other States. This Is Why It’s So Sluggish.
California’s unemployment rate, 5.2% of its labor force in July, is no longer the nation’s highest after months of having that dubious distinction. While California’s July rate was unchanged from June, Nevada’s creeped ahead — or behind — with a 5.4% rate, so California is now tied with Illinois for second place among...
Disputing Medical Bills Often Leads to Positive Outcomes, Study Finds
A recent study published in JAMA Health Forum suggests that disputing questionable medical bills can often lead to positive outcomes. According to NBC News, the research highlights the importance of scrutinizing and challenging medical charges when they seem incorrect or unaffordable. Many See Results When Disputing Bills Erin Duffy, lead...
California to Remove Certain Food Additives from School Meals
According to a recent CBS News article, California lawmakers have taken a bold step towards improving student health by voting to ban certain food additives from school meals. This groundbreaking legislation, known as the California School Food Safety Act, targets six specific food dyes linked to behavioral issues in children....