SFPD respond to 'unlawful assembly' involving illegal 4th of July fireworks in the Mission

San Francisco Police Department say they responded to an "unlawful assembly" in the Mission District on Tuesday night where they dispersed a crowd of hundreds, who were setting off illegal fireworks. 

Tesla is hiring test-drivers in these 14 US cities

The pay ranges from $17-$46 an hour, according to Tesla, and the gigs come with benefits and the potential for overtime pay.

Crews battle grass fire in Walnut Creek

Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night. 

Stolen National Guard Humvee spotted around Sonoma County

A Humvee stolen Monday night from the National Guard armory in Santa Rosa has since been spotted driving around Sonoma County, officials said Tuesday.

Twitter adds TweetDeck paywall, following user viewing limits

Twitter announced yet another change on Monday to the TweetDeck app, aimed at restricting use to users who pay the subscription fee to have the Verified blue check status.

Case dropped against SF cop in deadly shooting

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is no longer pursuing charges against a San Francisco police officer who fatally shot a man during a 2017 altercation. 

Unhoused residents say several cats missing after Caltrans sweep of San Jose encampment

The recent sweep of a homeless encampment in San Jose has left its residents distraught and concerned that several missing cats may have been trapped in tents during the bulldozing.

Bay Area first responders worried about risk of wildfires sparked by illegal fireworks

In the run-up to July 4th, illegal firework shows are already popping up across the Bay Area, and that has firefighters and police worried about the potential for wildfires and injuries. Calfire and area fire departments have been nervously monitoring the region’s quickly drying fields of grass amid this week's high heat.

Man dies in Bayview District shooting

A male victim died in a shooting in San Francisco's Bayview District late Saturday night, a police spokesperson said.

2-alarm fire in Martinez may involve rescue

Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.

Monterey County sinkhole prompts full closure of Highway 1 segment

Caltrans prompted a full closure of Highway 1 in Monterey County due to a sinkhole that appeared in the center of roadway on Sunday morning.

1 person killed, another seriously injured in crash in Concord

One person died and another suffered major injuries in a solo-vehicle crash on state Highway 242 in Concord early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.   

33-year-old man is found shot in Russian Hill neighborhood

A 33-year-old man was found shot about 10:07 p.m. Saturday in the area of Grant Avenue and Pacific Street, San Francisco police said.

Netflix pop-up restaurant opens in Los Angeles

Netflix Bites features food and custom cocktails inspired by some of its most popular culinary shows.

San Jose pair arrested with 38K lbs of fireworks following blaze at storage unit

San Jose police have arrested two men who allegedly possessed 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks following an explosive fire that broke out at a public storage facility earlier this month.

Vallejo community center vandalized before opening, neighbors show support

Vandals in Vallejo trashed a new community center that was getting ready to open its doors. It was a heartbreaking sight for the non-profit's founder, but the setback brought out some heartwarming support from neighbors.

Firefighters gain upper hand on vegetation fire in Sonoma County

Firefighters in the North Bay are responding to a vegetation fire that saw moderate spread Friday afternoon. Officials say forward progress of the grass fire has been stopped and it is holding at approximately 23 acres.