PG&E's and its various types of meteorologists

Even as the climate changes as the wet season becomes wetter and the dry season becomes drier, PG&E has to evaluate its territories for the harsher impacts of extreme weather events. They use a different type of meteorologist each time they predict what Mother Nature has in store during severe weather.

Aging infrastructure, missing data, and backlog of repairs plague PG&E

A new look at PG&E by independent monitors finds that the company is not keeping up with maintenance and replacement of vital equipment.

$4,000 in Koi fish stolen from SJ Japanese Friendship Garden

San Jose police are investigating a break-in at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Someone stole $4,000 in Koi fish.

74-year-old woman lucky to be alive after Oakland armed robbery, wants jade Buddha back

A 74-year-old woman said she was the victim of a brazen armed robbery that happened in broad daylight in Oakland. The item she cherished most is a jade Buddha, a good luck charm she's worn for decades since 1994.

Dozens of Koi fish reported stolen from San Jose public garden

Approximately 50 Koi fish were reportedly stolen from the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose, park officials said.

MMA fighter part of hunger strike at Santa Rita jail

A martial arts master along with a handful of others incarcerated at Santa Rita Jail launched a hunger strike over what they describe as poor medical care, inedible food and a vindictive jail staff. 

26-year-old man dies at Santa Rita Jail after drinking 'profuse amount' of water

A 26-year-old man, who was seen drinking excessive amounts of water, has died at Santa Rita Jail, the fifth in-custody death this year and the 67th since 2014.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao unveils her first budget amid historic deficit

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.

San Jose police find suspicious device during burglary response

San Jose police said on Twitter at 9:05 p.m. Sunday they arrested a man on suspicion of burglary in the 1200 block of Naglee Ave.   

Fatal collision involving motorcycle on U.S. Highway 101 causes lane closures

The driver of a motorcycle died after colliding with a Toyota sedan on U.S. Highway 101 late Saturday night in Redwood City, causing closures in the northbound lanes.   

Days-long power outage ends in San Francisco Financial District

There's been an update Saturday to the days-long power outage that impacted people in San Francisco's Financial District.

Media orgs will soon be able to charge users per article on Twitter

Media publishers will soon be able to charge users on a per-article basis on Twitter, the CEO of the social media platform announced.

Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company

Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.

CHP, National Guard launch fight against SF's fentanyl crisis on Monday

A new plan to help combat San Francisco’s deadly fentanyl epidemic launches Monday with resources from the CHP and California National Guard coming into the city to assist local law enforcement, officials announced Friday.

Home explosion injures 1 in San Francisco

One person suffered minor injuries in an explosion that blew out the windows of a home in San Francisco's Richmond neighborhood on Friday, the city's fire department said.