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University of Washington pauses climate change experiment on USS Hornet in Alameda
Scientists on the USS Hornet in Alameda were working on a "Marine Cloud Brightening Program" to find out if saltwater particles can reflect heat back into space to possibly slow global warming.
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over condemned hall owned by UC Berkeley, police say
While the protest has been peaceful, there is graffiti covering parts of the Alumnae Hall building blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus, and online videos show the same inside.
CA announces Prop 1 funding to be available for mental health solutions this summer
Governor Gavin Newsom says solving the long-standing crisis involving mental health and homelessness deserves a sense of urgency and accountability. The governor also announced a new website for mental health resources. Learn more here.
SF sheriff addresses need for more deputies, not department cuts
Mayor London Breed is asking all San Francisco city departments to consider a 10% spending cut for the next fiscal year. However, Sheriff Miyamoto says his department is already critically short-staffed with vacancies for 195 sworn deputies.
Card skimmers draining Bay Area residents' EBT benefits: Here's what to know
Most of the viewers who reached out to ABC7 News use their EBT cards to purchase much needed groceries. But they say when the benefits are added to their cards, someone else is draining the funds before they can use them.
Statue honoring those who fought in Vietnam War coming to San Jose's Vietnamese Heritage Garden
Members of the Vietnamese community have been calling for better representation of their culture in San Jose. After long delays, here's how the project will bring Vietnamese history to life at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden.
Pro-Palestinian protesters threaten to shut down Google developers conference in Mountain View
Google's biggest developer conference of the year is now underway. Anti-war demonstrators are promising to disrupt the event to stop a billion dollar AI contract the company has with the Israeli government.
The 'Valkyries': Golden State WNBA team announces official name and logo
The highly-anticipated Golden State WNBA team has officially announced that it will be called the "Valkyries," which originates from Norse mythology, and released its black and purple logo.
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