Marin County authorities step up intersection enforcement after 19-year-old's death

A small double roadside memorial for 19-year-old Lucia Jennifer Blandina Sontay Vicente is near the intersection of San Pedro Point Road and Summit Avenue in unincorporated Marin County.

NTSB timeline: Minutes leading up to Hayward house explosion

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary timeline on a gas pipe explosion and fire that destroyed homes in Hayward late last year. The disaster occurred after an asphalt crew struck an underground gas line, leading to a massive blast less than two hours later.

Kaiser Permanente $46M settlement: How to claim your payout

Kaiser Permanente has reached a proposed $46 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the healthcare provider breached patient privacy.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

San Francisco PG&E customers express frustration

Pacific Gas & Electric customers in San Francisco had a chance to tell the power company about their ongoing frustration following the holiday power outage. Customers say they're still struggling through the claims process and were eager to meet with the power company to talk about their concerns.

Disneyland officially scraps major perk for hotel guests

In a major policy shift, Disneyland has announced the end of a signature benefit for on-site hotel guests, changing how visitors will need to plan their park days for 2026.

Hulu app shutdown: What to know about its final days

The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.

Amazon refund settlement: How much you could receive

The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.

New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year

The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.

E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026

From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.

From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026

From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.