PG&E bills expected to remain high with more cold weather on the way

You've probably seen your Pacific Gas & Electric bill jump in recent months. That will likely be the case again next month as cold weather continues. Some say their bills have doubled from month-to-month. The utility says bills are 32% higher compared to this time last year. 

DA reopens Santa Rita Jail suicide case after lax cell checks revealed

The Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday announced prosecutors are reopening a case stemming from a suicide at Santa Rita Jail two years ago, which reveal that the woman hadn't been adequately checked on by deputies and that the accounting of her cell visits were improperly catalogued. 

Drivers land in huge sinkhole after ignoring signs for closed road

Some drivers in Tracy have crashed into a gaping sinkhole after apparently evading multiple signs and barriers warning that the important thoroughfare is closed. 

DOJ wants Tesla documents on automated driving

Tesla Inc. is already facing multiple investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for problems with its two driver-assist systems, Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving.”

Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff charged with attempted murder

The driver of a Tesla that plunged 250 feet off a cliff at Devil's Slide, injuring his two young children and his wife, was charged Monday with attempted murder, according to the prosecutor's office.

Young woman dies on I-580 after exiting car: CHP

A 28-year-old woman from Turlock who appeared to have exited out of a car died Monday morning at Interstate Highway 580 and the 238 connector in Castro Valley.

Hundreds protest in Oakland over beating death of Tyre Nichols

Hundreds marched through the streets of Oakland on Sunday chanting, demanding justice, and protesting the beating and death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis Police officers. 

Tesla spontaneously combusts on Sacramento freeway

A Tesla spontaneously combusted earlier Saturday in Sacramento while being driven on a freeway, authorities reported.

San Francisco protestors and law enforcement call for justice in Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols

Protestors marched downtown in San Francisco, shouting their support for the family of Tyre Nichols and their horror at the video footage released Friday showing Nichols being beaten by Memphis police during a traffic stop on Jan. 7.. Nichols died in a hospital three days later.

San Francisco rolls out new plan to combat hate crimes

San Francisco leaders rolled out a city-wide response to racist attacks. The city says it has plans to streamline the response to hate crimes and make sure victims get the help they need.

VIDEO: Police chase suspect narrowly dodges CHP's PIT maneuver, briefly extends pursuit

A two-county police chase finally comes to an end in Orange County, but not before the suspect left a trail of danger that included multiple sideswiping, speeding, and scaring other drivers by traveling the wrong way.

Community, coroner, crematorium pitch in to release Hayward man's body after jail suicide

The community, coroner and a crematorium have all pitched in to raise money and waive fees for the family of a Hayward man, who died by suicide at Santa Rita Jail but who couldn't afford to have his body released for a funeral.

Oakland police sergeant caused $14K of damage in Mercedes hit-and run, claim shows

Damages to a Mercedes-Benz S600 cost roughly $14,000, insurance claim receipts show, in a hit-and-run at the center of the latest Oakland Police Department saga.