Meta, Intuit lay announce thousands of layoffs

Meta, Intuit lay announce thousands of layoffs

The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.

The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.

Car crashes, catches fire in San Jose, connector ramp closed

Car crashes, catches fire in San Jose, connector ramp closed

The California Highway Patrol in San Jose are investigating a single-car crash on northbound State Route 87 at Interstate 280. 

The California Highway Patrol in San Jose are investigating a single-car crash on northbound State Route 87 at Interstate 280. 

Customers impacted by PG&E's planned outages close to being fully restored

Customers impacted by PG&E's planned outages close to being fully restored

More than 13,000 customers in the Bay Area were without power early Monday morning as strong winds triggered outages and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. carried out wildfire-prevention shutoffs across parts of Northern and Central California.

More than 13,000 customers in the Bay Area were without power early Monday morning as strong winds triggered outages and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. carried out wildfire-prevention shutoffs across parts of Northern and Central California.

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North Bay due to wind

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in North Bay due to wind

Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.

Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers about possible power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay because of forecasts calling for strong winds this weekend.

Brush fire off Altamont Pass burns several acres

Brush fire off Altamont Pass burns several acres

The fire was spurred by moderate winds in the area and grew to about 80 acres by about 1 p.m.

The fire was spurred by moderate winds in the area and grew to about 80 acres by about 1 p.m.

Hayward family who lost home in blast sues PG&E, Alameda County

Hayward family who lost home in blast sues PG&E, Alameda County

Three members of the family were hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in the explosion, including extensive burns and broken bones.

Three members of the family were hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in the explosion, including extensive burns and broken bones.

SF Mission District residents say drug activity is spreading onto side streets, park

SF Mission District residents say drug activity is spreading onto side streets, park

Some Mission District residents are calling for more police presence and surveillance cameras as they say drug activity displaced from major San Francisco hotspots has moved deeper into their residential neighborhood.

Some Mission District residents are calling for more police presence and surveillance cameras as they say drug activity displaced from major San Francisco hotspots has moved deeper into their residential neighborhood.

Santa Clara County sues Meta, alleging tech giant profited from scam ads

Santa Clara County sues Meta, alleging tech giant profited from scam ads

Santa Clara County filed a lawsuit Monday against Meta, alleging the tech giant profited from billions of fraudulent ads targeting vulnerable users.

Santa Clara County filed a lawsuit Monday against Meta, alleging the tech giant profited from billions of fraudulent ads targeting vulnerable users.

Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery

Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery

Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.

Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.

PG&E: Multiple factors led to massive San Francisco outage

PG&E: Multiple factors led to massive San Francisco outage

PG&E released findings from an independent investigation into a December power outage that left about 130,000 San Francisco customers without electricity, concluding the incident was caused by a combination of factors rather than a single failure.

PG&E released findings from an independent investigation into a December power outage that left about 130,000 San Francisco customers without electricity, concluding the incident was caused by a combination of factors rather than a single failure.

Oakland police shoot suspect after he drags officers with car, pins one

Oakland police shoot suspect after he drags officers with car, pins one

Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.

Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.

A new 'crisscross' interchange in Vallejo is expected to reduce peak-hour traffic by 90%

A new 'crisscross' interchange in Vallejo is expected to reduce peak-hour traffic by 90%

A unique "crisscross" traffic configuration is coming to the North Bay as Caltrans and the Solano Transportation Authority prepare to open the Fairgrounds interchange on Highway 37 in Vallejo.

A unique "crisscross" traffic configuration is coming to the North Bay as Caltrans and the Solano Transportation Authority prepare to open the Fairgrounds interchange on Highway 37 in Vallejo.