Frustrated neighbors concerned about safety and noise from Oakland sideshows
Neighbors living in one East Oakland community say something needs to be done, before people get hurt during illegal sideshows.
Bicyclist struck by minivan in Golden Gate Park suffers life-threatening injuries
A bicyclist who was hit by a minivan in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is fighting for her life in the hospital Monday evening, police say.
Oakland police have not yet released tear gas report and thousands of other public requests
Lawyers suing Oakland and other cities that lag behind releasing public records say this is a troubling pattern. Police departments are among the most powerful branches of government, they say, and what they do should not be kept hidden. For his part, newly sworn-in Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is vowing a new era of transparency.
Sideshow in Fairfield leads to head-on crash, police say
Dangerous sideshow activity in Solano County on Saturday led to a head-on collision that sent three people to the hospital, Fairfield police said.
Man shot in east San Jose dies
The man who was shot Saturday evening near an elementary school in east San Jose has succumbed to his injuries suffered in the incident, which has been updated to a homicide by San Jose police.
Severe traffic alert due to police activity on I-580 in San Leandro
California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert Friday evening due to police activity on westbound I-580 in San Leandro.
Police seeking truck connected to collision that killed elderly pedestrian Tuesday
Police in San Francisco are asking the public to help find a vehicle connected to a collision earlier this week in the city's Outer Mission neighborhood that killed a 79-year-old woman.
Three Black men accuse SFPD of racial profiling while shopping at Union Square
Three friends, cleared of wrongdoing, were detained for hours by police at a high end department store in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon. Someone who called police to say a firearm was brandished was cited and released.
Homeless man in critical condition after being set on fire in Oakland
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
Edmunds compares the 2021 Tesla Model S to the Porsche Taycan
Only recently has a model come out to rival the Model S: the Porsche Taycan.
SFPD make arrest in June Tenderloin drive by shooting
San Francisco police on Tuesday announced an arrest in a drive-by shooting that happened in the city's Tenderloin District back in June.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
San Jose residents have mixed reaction to police sideshow enforcement
Sideshow enforcement in San Jose over the weekend netted four arrests, a handful of cars impounded and dozens of spectators cited. At least three sideshows occurred throughout the city Saturday night. On Monday, police responded to criticism from residents that they aren’t doing enough.
Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Coronavirus pandemic Twitter cracks down on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
Twitter says it has begun labeling tweets that include misleading information about COVID-19 vaccines and using a “strike system” to eventually remove accounts that repeatedly violate its rules.
Thief uses blowtorch to burglarize SF store struck twice in one night
San Francisco police are investigating after a business in the Sunset District was burglarized twice in one night.
Oakland police recover firearms, make arrest in Saturday shooting
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Oakland firefighters extinguish blaze that destroyed RV, several trailers
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
SFPD seeks witnesses to shooting during robbery at gas station
Police are seeking people who may have witnessed a shooting that injured one person during a robbery at a gas station Saturday night.
Four arrested, five vehicles impounded during San Jose sideshow enforcement
Officers arrested four people, impounded five cars and issued more than 40 citations related to sideshow activities Saturday night, San Jose police said.