San Francisco sees drop in larceny and shoplifting

After years of viral thefts caught on camera, San Francisco has reported a sizable drop in the number of thefts in the city.

EVs: the future of transportation with a Cyber Hippo weight problem

Experts say the best time to by a new car is from October through December due to year-end deals and incentives. This year, electric cars will be high one that list

Sheriff agrees to 'quality observation checks' after Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail

The Alameda County Sheriff has agreed to provide annual training and stress "quality observation checks" at Santa Rita Jail as part of a settlement agreement stemming from the case of an Oakland man left languishing for three or four days in his cell before he was actually discovered dead. 

Pro-Palestinian protesters march in San Francisco for permanent ceasefire

Hundreds marched through the streets of San Francisco, calling for a permanent end to the war. The demonstration lasted about 3 hours. Protestors were passionate, but peaceful. They held banners and signs while chanting, "Free Palestine."

Caltrans removes encampment, unhoused folks say nowhere to go

The Joe Rodota Trail became the scene of yet another teardown of a homeless encampment right next to the SMART Train tracks in Santa Rosa.

Caught on camera: Tesla Cybertruck gets towed in San Francisco

Passers-by in San Francisco snapped a photo of a shiny Tesla cybertruck as it was getting towed away on Saturday morning, a photo posted to X shows.

Community groups oppose Santa Rita Jail mental health expansion

A multitude of community organizers and interfaith leaders on Tuesday are urging the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to stop its plans to build a new mental health facility at the Santa Rita Jail.

Police staffing issue to go before San Francisco voters

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a charter amendment that would fund and require the hiring of new cops. They will put it before voters in March.    

Apple NameDrop: Why police agencies are issuing warnings after iOS17 update

What is Apple's NameDrop feature in iOS17 update, and why are police agencies issuing warnings about it? How do you turn NameDrop on or off?

Amazon offering 'extra security' during holiday shopping

As holiday shopping intensifies, Amazon announced it's offering extra security measures for customers worried about safeguarding their holiday packages.

Busiest holiday travel period so far this month
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The Transportation Security Administration is still working on the numbers, but it estimates nearly 3 million people flew out of or into U.S. airports the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

2 wounded in San Francisco shooting blocks away from previous shooting

Two people were wounded by apparent gun shots Saturday night in San Francisco just blocks away from a previous shooting that left one dead and another injured. 

Surfer rescued off SF's coast near Ocean Beach

A surfer is now recovering after being rescued off the coast of San Francisco on Saturday.

Rescuers aid disabled sailboat adrift with 3 aboard off the Golden Gate

Rescue boats and a California Highway Patrol helicopter assisted a disabled sailboat adrift near rocks Saturday afternoon outside the Golden Gate, the San Francisco Fire Department said.

1 dead, 1 wounded in early morning San Francisco shooting

One person is dead and another is wounded after an early morning shooting in San Francisco, police announced Saturday.