Cal Fire tests AI program for fighting wildfires
The artificial intelligence (AI) firefighting era has begun in California. To improve wildfire response times, Cal Fire and UC San Diego are testing a $24 million AI program they call ALERTCalifornia.org.
The artificial intelligence (AI) firefighting era has begun in California. To improve wildfire response times, Cal Fire and UC San Diego are testing a $24 million AI program they call ALERTCalifornia.org.
Doctor accused of driving family off Devil's slide cliff asks for mental health program to avoid prison
The Southern California doctor who allegedly tried to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County, is requesting a mental health diversion to avoid prison time, authorities said.
The Southern California doctor who allegedly tried to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in San Mateo County, is requesting a mental health diversion to avoid prison time, authorities said.
Protestors want investigation into police response at Dolores Park Hill Bomb event
Dozens of protesters marched to San Francisco Police Department's Mission Station Sunday, demanding an investigation into the arrests and citations of more than 100 people during the “hill bomb" skateboard event at Dolores Park.
Dozens of protesters marched to San Francisco Police Department's Mission Station Sunday, demanding an investigation into the arrests and citations of more than 100 people during the “hill bomb" skateboard event at Dolores Park.
Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
Underground vault explosion, fire startles San Francisco Pacific Heights neighborhood
An explosion and fire in an underground vault caused alarm in Pacific Heights Saturday evening.
An explosion and fire in an underground vault caused alarm in Pacific Heights Saturday evening.
1 dead, 1 hurt in rollover crash on U.S. 101 near Windsor
An automobile driver and her passenger were thrown from a vehicle that lost control and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 northwest of Windsor on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said.
An automobile driver and her passenger were thrown from a vehicle that lost control and overturned on U.S. Highway 101 northwest of Windsor on Friday, the California Highway Patrol said.
Big rig overturns, catches fire on I-580 in Livermore
California Highway Patrol said a big rig overturned and caught fire early Saturday morning in Livermore. The accident caused a traffic nightmare for drivers heading out of the Bay Area.
California Highway Patrol said a big rig overturned and caught fire early Saturday morning in Livermore. The accident caused a traffic nightmare for drivers heading out of the Bay Area.
Neighbors welcome police bust of illegal casino in East Oakland but say more needs to be done
Police busted an illegal casino operation in East Oakland this week.
Police busted an illegal casino operation in East Oakland this week.
Oakland police investigating shooting near International Boulevard
Police in Oakland say a gunshot would victim was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition Friday night.
Police in Oakland say a gunshot would victim was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition Friday night.
SJPD investigating after man dies days later from shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in San Jose that killed a man days after the incident, authorities said. The death marks San Jose's 20th homicide of 2023.
Police are investigating a shooting in San Jose that killed a man days after the incident, authorities said. The death marks San Jose's 20th homicide of 2023.
Police investigate deadly San Jose hit-and-run
A hit-and-run crash in San Jose left a woman dead Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A hit-and-run crash in San Jose left a woman dead Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Technical issues impact 911 calls in Oakland, sources say backup systems failed
A spokesperson for the City of Oakland says technical difficulties have impacted 911 and nonemergency calls on Thursday.
A spokesperson for the City of Oakland says technical difficulties have impacted 911 and nonemergency calls on Thursday.
Tesla autopilot probe: Company providing more info to US regulators
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads app: report
Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
'It's unfathomable': Lyft driver killed in DC served as Army interpreter in Afghanistan, friend says
An Army Special Forces veteran says he was shocked to find out that a man he served two tours in Afghanistan with was brutally shot and killed while driving in Northeast D.C. Monday.
An Army Special Forces veteran says he was shocked to find out that a man he served two tours in Afghanistan with was brutally shot and killed while driving in Northeast D.C. Monday.
San Francisco police search for suspect in attack on elderly man
San Francisco police are investigating an alleged unprovoked attack of an 83-year-old man last month.
San Francisco police are investigating an alleged unprovoked attack of an 83-year-old man last month.
Woman dies after knocked to ground in San Francisco
San Francisco police are investigating the case of a 63-year-old woman who died after she was pushed to the ground and hit her head, according to police.
San Francisco police are investigating the case of a 63-year-old woman who died after she was pushed to the ground and hit her head, according to police.
68 people killed in California crashes over Fourth of July weekend: CHP
68 people died in crashes on California roads statewide over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the CHP. Additionally, 1,224 DUI arrests were made, and more than 9,700 speed citations issued.
68 people died in crashes on California roads statewide over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the CHP. Additionally, 1,224 DUI arrests were made, and more than 9,700 speed citations issued.
1,500 Disneyland collectibles will go up for auction
Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale when an auction house sells part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month.
Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale when an auction house sells part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month.
'Twitter killer' drops early: Meta's new social media platform Threads challenges Elon Musk
As Twitter continues to draw major criticism under Elon Musk's management, tech giant Meta has moved up the release date of its social media app competitor and "Twitter killer," called Threads.
As Twitter continues to draw major criticism under Elon Musk's management, tech giant Meta has moved up the release date of its social media app competitor and "Twitter killer," called Threads.