Rare glimpse at East Bay stolen car task force; nearly $30M recovered since last year
The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force recovered nearly $30-million of stolen property over the last 18 months, including one dramatic recovery of a stolen Jeep by a suspect who was hiding in a water tunnel, but who was eventually spotted by a law enforcement drone and dragged out in handcuffs.
Tesla diner in Los Angeles faces controversy
The new Tesla Diner in Hollywood is drawing large crowds but faces some complaints from neighbors about parking, traffic, and noise.
Falling branch at Yosemite strikes and kills 29-year-old Google employee
Yosemite National Park is investigating a freak and deadly accident involving fallen tree branches that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Google software engineer.
Caltrans investigating alleged booze-filled retirement party with stripper
KSBW first reported that the on-duty party took place at the Caltrans yard on Garden Road. The outlet said 10 employees involved received termination notices, and two others were issued suspension notices.
SF Police recover vintage heirloom months after theft
Police said this was a rare recovery because stolen vehicles gone for more than 30 days are usually never located.
Man wins payout after Google photographs him in the nude in his yard
An Argentine court has ordered Google to pay a man who was photographed completely naked in his backyard by a Google Street View car.
Tesla not permitted to roll out robotaxi service in SF as reportedly planned
Tesla is reported to have had plans to rollout a robotaxi service in San Francisco as early as this weekend. But state officials say they are not permitted to do such a thing and haven't even applied for a permit.
Kaiser Permanente pauses gender-affirming care for youth under 19
Kaiser Permanente will pause gender-affirming surgeries for patients under the age of 19, the healthcare provider announced.
Disneyland offers $70 tickets to celebrate 70th anniversary
The limited-time offer is valid from Aug. 4 to Sept. 25.
Oakland's sideshow deterrent measures are working neighbors say
The Oakland Department of Transportation said it has received good feedback after making road changes to prevent illegal sideshows.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in San Francisco's Excelsior District
The San Francisco Police Department confirms a hit-and-run collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian early Wednesday morning resulted in the pedestrian's death.
Uber will allow women riders to request women drivers in San Francisco pilot
Uber is getting ready to roll out a new safety feature in three U.S. cities -- including San Francisco.
Fast-moving fire tears through two San Jose homes
Six people are displaced after a three-alarm fire tore through two homes in San Jose Wednesday afternoon.
Family says man fatally stabbed in San Jose was trying to protect friend
The family of a 22-year-old East Bay man says he was fatally stabbed in downtown San Jose early Sunday while trying to protect a friend who was being attacked.
Victim drowns at San Francisco's Aquatic Park, city officials say
A male victim drowned in the water at San Francisco's Aquatic Park on Monday night, officials say.
77-year-old pedestrian hit and killed by scooter near San Francisco's Market Street
A 77-year-old pedestrian was killed on Friday when he was struck by a scooter near the intersection of 6th and Market streets, San Francisco police say.
Brother of former NFL star Pat Tillman crashes car into SJ post office: officials
San Jose fire investigators on Monday inspected the exterior of the heavily-damaged Almaden Valley post office.
10-year-old passenger killed in 2-vehicle Napa County DUI crash
The California Highway Patrol says a 10-year-old passenger in a vehicle was killed on Friday in a DUI crash in Napa County. One person has been arrested.
Explosive device used to break in ATM at San Ramon Target
An explosive device was used to break into an ATM at a Target store in San Ramon early Saturday morning, police said.
Here's when Pumpkin Spice Latte is returning to Starbucks
Starbucks is gearing up for the return of its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, the brand’s most popular seasonal beverage.