WHO: Gilead Sciences Drug May Help Treat Coronavirus SymptomsAn official from the World Health Organization said that Gilead's drug remdesivir is showing signs that it may be able to help treat the deadly coronavirus.
Massive Tree Falls Overnight, Crushes Tesla In Foster CityA Tesla owner in Foster City received a rude awakening when their car was crushed by a fallen tree early Monday morning.
Chinese Scientists Ask For Patent On Gilead Sciences Drug To Fight CoronavirusScientists in the city at the center of China’s virus outbreak have applied to patent a drug made by U.S. company Gilead Sciences Inc. to treat the disease.
Gilead Sciences Testing Antiviral Drug To Treat CoronavirusThere is no cure for the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, but several big biotech companies are hoping they can treat the symptoms with existing antiviral medications.
Police Shoot Suspect In Foster City After Officer StabbedA 38-year-old man was shot by police after stabbing an officer during the serving of a search warrant in Foster City on Wednesday evening, according to police.
2 Plead No Contest, Face Prison For 2011 Foster City KillingTwo Southern California men are facing 11 years in state prison after pleading no contest Monday to killing a Foster City man for a sizeable inheritance.
Foster City Police Seek Suspects In Recent Laptop TheftsPolice on the Peninsula are looking for the suspects who swiped laptops at two different Starbucks coffee shops earlier this week.
San Mateo Teen Arrested After Alleged Harassment, False ImprisonmentPolice officers in Foster City arrested a 19-year old man Tuesday on suspicion of attempted robbery, making criminal threats, false imprisonment, and soliciting a lewd act, according to police.
Barn Owl Trapped Under Foster City Bridge For 2 Days RescuedA barn owl was rescued on Monday from underneath a bridge in Foster City, according to the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.
Machine Gun, Grenade Launcher Seized In Foster City Weapons BustA man has been arrested after authorities seized illegal weapons at a Foster City home, including a machine gun with a grenade launcher.
Widespread Power Outage In Foster City Affects Major IntersectionsA power outage has affected a wide area of Foster City, affecting major traffic intersections. PG&E crews are working to determine the cause and source.
Iguana From Mexico Stows Away In Bay Area Woman's LuggageA Bay Area woman returning from a vacation in Mexico last month was surprised to discover a baby iguana had stowed away in her luggage.
Foster City Man Gets Prison For Molesting Girl At Jamaican ResortA Foster City man has been sentenced in federal court in San Francisco to nine years and seven months in prison for molesting a 6-year-old girl at a swimming pool at a resort in Jamaica.
All Lanes Cleared After Injury Crash On Westbound San Mateo BridgeA multi-vehicle injury crash on the westbound side of the San Mateo Bridge that blocked the two right lanes has been cleared, according to authorities.