First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $63,000 at auction

The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.

San Fransokyo: Disneyland creates mashup of SF, Tokyo

Disney is transforming the Pacific Wharf area of the park into “San Fransokyo." San Francisco landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, will be reimagined with a Japanese style.

Former Oakland police chief 'likely' to appeal his firing

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong will "likely" initiate an appeal regarding his dismissal, a spokesperson for Armstrong said on Monday.  

Power restored after peculiar PG&E outage in Oakland

At about 1 p.m. Sunday, 54,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers, from the Oakland hills to the City of Alameda border, including Oakland Airport, found themselves without power. 

Caltrans reopens I-680 in Sunol after freeway work

A stretch of Interstate Highway 680 in Sunol that was closed during the long holiday weekend has reopened ahead of schedule, Caltrans said Monday afternoon.

No Bay Area firm makes top 10 in Forbes' best U.S. large employer list, Google comes in 11th

With a workforce of more than 156,000 people, Mountain View-based Google ranked 11th best large employer in America, according to a new Forbes survey. No Bay Area company made the top ten.

PG&E outage wiped out power to swath of East Bay

Power outages still remain for at least 8,500 residents throughout Alameda County, mainly in Oakland and San Leandro, officials said.

2nd San Jose street vendor attacked this week, speaks out

Carlos Sanchez, the second street vendor to be attacked in San Jose this week, is speaking out about the assault. He was attacked with a bat on Saturday morning by a manager of a nearby auto parts business.

1 person dies when Tesla hits fire truck on I-680, 4 firefighters injured

One person is dead in the wake of a crash in which a Tesla hit a fire truck on northbound Interstate 680 near the Treat Boulevard offramp in Walnut Creek early Saturday morning, fire officials said.   

2 children injured after car crashes into house and gas main: Oakland fire

A car crashed into an Oakland hills home and struck its residential gas meter, sparking a fire. Oakland Fire said the driver "sheared gas main."

Safety concerns, traffic over juveniles biking on Bay Bridge

Juvenile bicyclists are riding their bikes on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge causing traffic and putting themselves and drivers in life-threatening situations.

Woman and girl hospitalized after hit-and-run: Oakland police

A woman and a female child are hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck in Oakland Saturday, police said. The incident is being investigated as a hit-and-run.

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Oakland police shoot attempted carjacking suspect

There is now an investigation underway in Oakland following the police shooting of a man, seen trying to carjack a driver at gunpoint.

Man savagely beats San Jose street food vendor

A viral video circulating on social media shows a horrific crime, captured by a cellphone camera.

Fired Oakland police chief lashes out at mayor, independent monitor

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong made his first public appearance after he was terminated two days ago by Mayor Sheng Thao for how he handled two misconduct investigations into one of his sergeants.

I-680 weekend closure will hurt East Bay drivers

A section of I-680 in the East Bay will be closed from Friday night till Tuesday morning, causing potential aggravation to drivers.