Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
What Should Stay Out of the Lunchbox?
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, gives insight.
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, gives insight.
Happy tears: Young Oakland man is surprised with a work van and tools for his new business
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled for being unstable
The new recall involves EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers sold on Amazon between August 2024 and April 2026 for over $100.
The new recall involves EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers sold on Amazon between August 2024 and April 2026 for over $100.
Woodside Fire in North Bay reaches 45% containment
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
Amazon to issue tariff refunds to some customers: What we know
Amazon’s CFO says the company will pass down a “limited” portion of the $600 million it’s received in tariff refunds to customers.
Amazon’s CFO says the company will pass down a “limited” portion of the $600 million it’s received in tariff refunds to customers.
Pinole man who murdered ex-girlfriend in front of their child sentenced to 50 years to life
The man who in 2024 killed his ex-girlfriend in front of their then-four-year-old son was sentenced on Friday to 50 years to life in prison.
The man who in 2024 killed his ex-girlfriend in front of their then-four-year-old son was sentenced on Friday to 50 years to life in prison.
Woodside Fire burns along Sonoma coast, smoke pollutes air quality in the North Bay
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.
Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
SF Giants outfielder was on scooter that crashed with fire truck: sources
KTVU is learning more about the scooter crash over the weekend involving San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader.
KTVU is learning more about the scooter crash over the weekend involving San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader.
San Francisco police to step up Mid-Market patrols after shootings
San Francisco police plan to maintain an increased presence in the mid-Market neighborhood for at least the next week following three separate shootings earlier this week within a two-block radius of Market Street.
San Francisco police plan to maintain an increased presence in the mid-Market neighborhood for at least the next week following three separate shootings earlier this week within a two-block radius of Market Street.
Gov. Newsom dispatches CAL FIRE team to help fight Washington fires
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to deploy a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team to Washington State to help manage the Sinlahekin Fire, which is burning in rural Okanogan County.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to deploy a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team to Washington State to help manage the Sinlahekin Fire, which is burning in rural Okanogan County.
Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards
X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.
X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.
Car thefts across California down 25% CHP reports
Car thefts across California are down for the second year in a row, the California Highway Patrol reported on Tuesday.
Car thefts across California are down for the second year in a row, the California Highway Patrol reported on Tuesday.
Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in
City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.
City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.
All but one charge now dismissed in high-profile Santa Rita jail death
All but one of the charges against Alameda County sheriff's deputies involved in a high-profile, in-custody death at Santa Rita Jail have now been dismissed, nearly closing a chapter on a case where 11 defendants were originally criminally charged.
All but one of the charges against Alameda County sheriff's deputies involved in a high-profile, in-custody death at Santa Rita Jail have now been dismissed, nearly closing a chapter on a case where 11 defendants were originally criminally charged.
Firefighters battle 'Mines Fire' in Santa Clara County
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Santa Clara County, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Santa Clara County, according to Cal Fire.
Amazon Prime settlement: How eligible customers can claim refunds before July 27 deadline
Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 from Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement.
Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 from Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.