Meta loses $375 million lawsuit to New Mexico AG

The New Mexico Attorney General's Office proved its case to a civil jury that awarded $375 million in damages. Meta's response though a spokesperson: “We respectfully disagree with the verdict and will appeal."

Jury convicts Meta of child exploitation in trial
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A New Mexico jury has delivered a landmark blow to Meta finding the social media company knowingly harmed children's mental health and hid what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its platforms, prioritizing profits over safety. 

Judge fines San Francisco public defender after finding him in contempt for refusing new cases

A judge has fined San Francisco's public defender $26,000 for ignoring a January order to stop rejecting cases — a pattern that critics say is straining the city's justice system.

Tractor trailer crashes, overturns on I-580 in Dublin, lanes blocked

The California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert on westbound Interstate 580 in Dublin Tuesday night. CHP says a jack-knifed tractor trailer overturned following a collision and is blocking three lanes of traffic. 

Meta violated consumer protection laws, jury finds | West Coast Wrap
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A landmark decision came out of New Mexico on Tuesday, where a judge ruled Meta, the parent company of Facebook violated consumer protection laws. The ruling says the company violated the state's unfair practices act in regards to what it knew about child exploitation dangers on its platforms. 

Michigan man accused of stalking, threatening to kill and eat woman

An antisemitic post targeted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, depicting him as the character of an Orthodox Jewish man. Meanwhile, the person behind its creation is accused of some serious crimes targeting women.

San Francisco home sells for an astounding $2 million over the asking price

It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million. 

DHS: Woman escorted through SFO by ICE tried to flee
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The Department of Homeland Security said a woman seen in a video being detained by ICE at SFO and escorted away had tried to flee.

Oakland's interim police chief says he wants the job permanently
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Oakland's interim police chief says he wants the job permanently. He said he's already made changes that are reducing crime and he's recruiting more officers, even ones who already left OPD. 

SF Giants home opener one day away; fans and businesses alike get ready

It's that time of year for Major League Baseball's home openers. For the SF Giants, the game is Wednesday night. Anticipation is building and nearby businesses are ready to make bank.

San Jose airport debuts AI-powered robot to help travelers
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An artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot is being tested for several months at San Jose Mineta International Airport.

SF Giants Opening Night one day away, businesses prepare
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We're one day away from SF Giants Opening Night against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park. While the team is getting ready for a new era, nearby businesses are preparing to thrive. 

Interview: Oakland police chief talks crime rate, officer shortage and more
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Oakland's interim police chief sat down with KTVU to talk about the city's lowering crime rate, staffing challenges and his bid to serve permanently as police chief.

SFPD say someone barricaded in a Tenderloin home after an assault

The San Francisco Police Department say the situation has been resolved after officers and crisis negotiations specialists worked towards a peaceful resolution in the Tenderloin Tuesday afternoon. Officials say that's where someone had barricaded inside a home following an assault. 

Scope of damage from Hawaii's floods
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The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades has swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud.

'Alzheimer’s clock': Highly accurate blood test can predict what age symptoms may start, study finds

Scientists say they’ve developed a highly accurate, single blood test that can predict within three to four years when a person is likely to start experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).