CA Attorney General and Meta reach landmark $17 billion settlement
The federal Meta trial ended Wednesday when the social media parent company of Facebook and Instagram reached a landmark $17billion settlement with the Attorneys General offices of California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey and other states. The settlement approved by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers includes a wide range of new safety measures for teens including restrictions on hours, notifications, plastic surgery filters, feedback and an independent auditor for oversight.
The federal Meta trial ended Wednesday when the social media parent company of Facebook and Instagram reached a landmark $17billion settlement with the Attorneys General offices of California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey and other states. The settlement approved by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers includes a wide range of new safety measures for teens including restrictions on hours, notifications, plastic surgery filters, feedback and an independent auditor for oversight.
Oakland stabbing suspect convicted in previous spree
KTVU has learned the identity of the suspect arrested in a series of random stabbings in Oakland's Fruitvale, one of which was deadly. The suspect has a previous conviction in a previous stabbing spree.
KTVU has learned the identity of the suspect arrested in a series of random stabbings in Oakland's Fruitvale, one of which was deadly. The suspect has a previous conviction in a previous stabbing spree.
Floods kill at least 160 people on Nepal-China border
At least 160 dead and hundreds missing, including 47 Americans, after massive flash floods devastate towns in Nepal and China.
At least 160 dead and hundreds missing, including 47 Americans, after massive flash floods devastate towns in Nepal and China.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
Oakland stabbing suspect had prior attacks, parole violations
Jose Jesus Rodriguez, accused in Oakland’s Fruitvale stabbing spree, had a prior stabbing conviction, mental health concerns and parole violations, court records show.
Jose Jesus Rodriguez, accused in Oakland’s Fruitvale stabbing spree, had a prior stabbing conviction, mental health concerns and parole violations, court records show.
Deadly Santa Clara Crash
Two cars collided Wednesday afternoon, killing at least one person, near the intersection of Mission College Boulevard and Montague Expressway. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with details expected on Thursday.
Two cars collided Wednesday afternoon, killing at least one person, near the intersection of Mission College Boulevard and Montague Expressway. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with details expected on Thursday.
Reno Hawk Fire: Roads reopen as closures lift
Firefighters in Reno continue to make progress on the Hawk Fire, bringing containment to 85%. The blaze has burned 1,500 acres and destroyed 40 homes, but road closures are now lifting and evacuation orders are being scaled back.
Firefighters in Reno continue to make progress on the Hawk Fire, bringing containment to 85%. The blaze has burned 1,500 acres and destroyed 40 homes, but road closures are now lifting and evacuation orders are being scaled back.
Mourning Tim Curry
Tim Curry who brought to life characters including Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the clown from It has died.
Tim Curry who brought to life characters including Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the clown from It has died.
Jed York prostitution-sting arrest seen on police body-camera footage
New police body-camera video of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested on Sunday morning at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, shows York being placed in handcuffs.
New police body-camera video of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested on Sunday morning at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, shows York being placed in handcuffs.
Jed York prostitution-sting arrest seen on police body-camera footage
New body-cam footage of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's arrest was obtained by TMZ, courtesy the East Palestine Police Department. York was caught up in a prostitution sting in Ohio. ESPN says the NFL will review this case to see if the league's personal conduct policy was violated. (Video from TMZ courtesy East Palestine Police Department.)
New body-cam footage of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York's arrest was obtained by TMZ, courtesy the East Palestine Police Department. York was caught up in a prostitution sting in Ohio. ESPN says the NFL will review this case to see if the league's personal conduct policy was violated. (Video from TMZ courtesy East Palestine Police Department.)
Plaskett Fire forces evacuations in Big Sur area
The Plaskett Fire broke out Wednesday morning near Plaskett and has burned 80 acres with zero containment.
The Plaskett Fire broke out Wednesday morning near Plaskett and has burned 80 acres with zero containment.
CA bill to allow 'balcony' solar panels for apartments will head to Gov's desk
One out of every six homes in California have solar panels - but what if everyone living in apartments and townhomes had the option to benefit from solar energy, too? California Senate Bill 868 would do that. Eight other U.S. states already have laws to allow it.
One out of every six homes in California have solar panels - but what if everyone living in apartments and townhomes had the option to benefit from solar energy, too? California Senate Bill 868 would do that. Eight other U.S. states already have laws to allow it.
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit for $17B
Jim Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media says the Meta lawsuit settlement in the amount of nearly $17 billion signals a 'big tobacco' moment for social media. The tech giant is being held accountable for its negative impact on children.
Jim Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media says the Meta lawsuit settlement in the amount of nearly $17 billion signals a 'big tobacco' moment for social media. The tech giant is being held accountable for its negative impact on children.
Georgia farm transformed its fall maze into a Dolly Parton tribute
North Georgia venue Jaemor Farms will feature a Dolly Parton tribute corn maze in Alto this fall.
North Georgia venue Jaemor Farms will feature a Dolly Parton tribute corn maze in Alto this fall.
San Jose police ID armed suspect killed in shootout that left officer injured
39-year-old Anthony Chavez of Campbell had an "extensive history of violence," San Jose police said.
39-year-old Anthony Chavez of Campbell had an "extensive history of violence," San Jose police said.
Fire crews battle Plaskett Fire in Monterey County
Fire crews continuing to fight the growing Timber Fire are working to battle another fire that broke out Wednesday morning in southern Monterey County and has prompted an evacuation order.
Fire crews continuing to fight the growing Timber Fire are working to battle another fire that broke out Wednesday morning in southern Monterey County and has prompted an evacuation order.
Man wanted for creepy mask threats at Philly City Hall arrested in Las Vegas
The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
SFPD investigating viral altercation involving SFMTA officer on Treasure Island
It was not immediately clear what led up to the fight.
It was not immediately clear what led up to the fight.
Breaking down the Meta trial settlement
Common Sense Media Chief Advocacy Officer, Danny Weiss joins Fox Local San Francisco to discuss what Meta's $17 billion settlement means for families and child safety.
Common Sense Media Chief Advocacy Officer, Danny Weiss joins Fox Local San Francisco to discuss what Meta's $17 billion settlement means for families and child safety.
Hella Cool Gigs: Maintaining the Bay Bridge
KTVU's Crystal Bailey joins engineers and maintenance technicians with Caltrans as they climbed the Bay Bridge to perform necessary safety checks that keep the structure from failing.
KTVU's Crystal Bailey joins engineers and maintenance technicians with Caltrans as they climbed the Bay Bridge to perform necessary safety checks that keep the structure from failing.