Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Head-on crash kills 1, injures 2 in Sonoma County: CHP

A head-on collision in Santa Rosa has killed one and injured two, including one with critical injuries, authorities said.

No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.

San Francisco building fire kills 1

One person has died from injuries after being taken from a burning building in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood, officials said.

Family of man who died by suicide at Santa Rita Jail can't afford his body's release

The family of a Hayward man who died by suicide this month at Santa Rita Jail said they can't afford to pay for his body's release until the cremation they desire is paid for in full. 

DA looking for mechanical problems in Tesla that crashed near Devil's Slide

Prosecutors investigating whether a man intentionally drove his car off of Highway 1 at Devil's Slide are also looking into the possibility that the car had mechanical problems. 

Reward increased for 'the Doodler,' alleged serial killer from 1970s

San Francisco police are stepping up efforts to try to catch a serial killer who has eluded authorities for almost 50 years.. Cold case inspectors hope a big reward and a new sketch will finally lead to an arrest. The sister of one victim is still searching for answers.

Judge: 'Significant cultural problems' remain at OPD

Although all eyes were on Tuesday's court hearing to see what a federal judge would have to say about the Oakland police chief who was put on administrative leave last week – LeRonne Armstrong's name never came up. 

VIDEO: SFPD asks public's help in aggravated assault of elderly man

San Francisco police on Tuesday asked the public for its help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in an unprovoked attack of a 78-year-old man, in an assault that sent the victim to the hospital. 

NAACP rallies behind Oakland police chief placed on administrative leave

The NAACP is rallying behind Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who is demanding to be reinstated after the mayor placed him on administrative leave last week. 

Oakland police say 1 killed at gas station, 4 others injured in 'targeted' shooting

A total of five people were shot – and one was killed – at an Oakland gas station Monday night during the filming of a music video -- hours after the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay.

Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance

The Justice Department joined California and more than half a dozen other states to file a lawsuit against Mountain View-based Google on Tuesday, accusing the company of harming competition by dominating the online advertising market.

Oakland police chief requests 'immediate reinstatement' after being placed on administrative leave

Sitting next to his newly hired attorney, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday requested his "immediate reinstatement" as the city's top cop after being placed on paid administrative leave by the mayor last week.

Tesla driver who died after crashing into San Rafael swimming pool identified

The 74-year-old woman who died after her Tesla Model 3 veered off the road and plunged into a backward swimming pool in San Rafael was identified on Monday.

Elon Musk testifies '$420' buyout tweet was no pot joke

Elon Musk returned to federal court on Monday in San Francisco, testifying that his controversial tweet in 2018 where he claimed to have secured funding to take Tesla private for $420 per share was not a pot joke.

Former Oakland councilman Loren Taylor says placing OPD chief on leave is 'excessive'

The decision to place Oakland's police chief on administrative leave was "excessive," Oakland mayoral runner-up and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor said.