Oakland's police union warns of 'dangerously low staffing' at OPD

The Oakland Police Officer’s Association is warning of dangerously low staffing and high turnover at the already troubled police department.

Sonoma County sues all major social media giants

Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.

Oakland jewelry store rammed with vehicle and robbed in broad daylight

An armed robbery took place Monday afternoon at an Oakland jewelry store, after the business was rammed with a vehicle that was left at the scene, police say. 

Mission District shooting: 1 injured, 2 detained, SFPD says

At least one person was shot and is in life-threatening condition in San Francisco's Mission District on Monday, police say. 

Oakland dispensaries targeted again by ram-raiding thieves

Two Oakland marijuana dispensaries previously targeted by burglars were hit again by invaders using cars to get inside.

Shooting leads to severe traffic alert on I-880 in Oakland, CHP says

The California Highway Patrol says all lanes are open after a shooting led to a severe traffic alert in Oakland. The northbound lanes of I-880 were blocked just ahead of the Friday evening commute. 

Starbucks CEO sets new time goal for baristas making your order

Four minutes or less. That is how long the Starbucks chief executive officer would like for it to take from order to drink in hand. 

2 stolen chickens returned to San Jose farm, police still investigating

Two of the chickens stolen from a San Jose farm park have been found and returned after being taken from their chicken coop over the weekend. There are still outstanding missing animals. Police are investigating.

Baby turkey theft from San Jose farm caught on camera

Surveillance video shows the moment a baby turkey was stolen from a farm in San Jose on Sunday. The San Jose Police Department is investigating. 

California task force to tighten fireworks regulation after deadly Esparto explosion

The task force will examine oversight issues that may have contributed to the deadly July 1 fire and explosion at the facility in Esparto. Seven people were killed.

DA charges man with attempted murder of Oakland police officers

Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced on Tuesday that her office has charged a 54-year-old man with the attempted murder of Oakland police officers who were dealing with a domestic violence call at his house. 

Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.

Novato's Shaded Fire Break will save homes

The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.       

Oakland sees drop in violent crime in 2025, city leaders say

According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.

Apple sues Apple Cinemas over name as theater chain plans expansion

Apple is one of the most globally recognized tech brands, but has an issue with a movie theater company by the same name that recently opened a San Francisco location.

2 San Jose women arrested for stabbing death of 22-year-old man
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San Jose police investigators on Wednesday said they arrested two woman for the murder of Raymond Orozco. The victim's parents said they're glad that suspects have been brought to justice but heartbroken over their loss.

2 women arrested for stabbing death of San Jose man
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San Jose police detectives arrested two women on Tuesday and charged them in connection with a downtown stabbing in July that left a man dead.

"Did you get your package?": Car crashes into Amazon delivery truck

A driver who reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel crashed into an Amazon delivery truck in North Texas. A doorbell camera captured video of the crash, as well as the Amazon driver's concern for his customers.