2 separate hit-and-runs in San Francisco minutes apart, 1 dead: Police

Two separate hit-and-runs by the same alleged driver occurred within minutes and blocks of each other, resulting in two injured and one dead in San Francisco, authorities said.

2 shootings in Oakland only hours apart: Police

Police are investigating two shootings that occurred Saturday morning and afternoon in Oakland, leaving two injured.

Former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick reacts to latest department developments

Former Oakland police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick is reacting to the latest developments within the department involving Chief LeRonne Armstrong being placed on paid administrative leave. 

Oakland community leaders upset chief put on administrative leave

Community leaders in Oakland, who worked closely with Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in violence prevention efforts, were stunned Friday after learning the city’s top cop was placed on administrative leave.

Elon Musk takes witness stand to defend Tesla buyout tweets

Elon Musk was summoned to court Friday to defend a 2018 tweet claiming he had lined up the financing to take Tesla private in a deal that never came close to happening.

Revolving door of Oakland top cops showcases department's instability

When news broke this week that the chief of the Oakland Police Department was placed on administrative leave, it may have come as a surprise to some, but the department's top-cop position has had a problematic history. 

What's next for Oakland now that police chief has been put on administrative leave

OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong has been placed on administrative leave. But who has power over hiring and firing the police chief in Oakland is a tricky situation.

BART police arrest suspect wanted in attempted Oakland rape

Oakland police reported Wednesday that a suspect wanted in an attempted rape case was arrested by BART police.

OPD mishandles sergeant's hit-and-run and discharge of gun in elevator, investigation finds

The Oakland Police Department's quest to end years of federal oversight could be set back by a new report that's uncovered additional misconduct in the department's ranks. 

Oakland police chief on administrative leave following scathing report

Oakland's police chief was put on paid administrative leave Thursday, one day after a scathing report pointed fingers at him for mishandling two department investigations.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves

The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.

Man kills himself at Santa Rita Jail in 1st suicide of year

A man struggling with substance abuse has killed himself at Santa Rita Jail, the first suicide of 2023 and the 62nd death at this facility since 2014.

Twitter auctions off blue bird memorabilia, pricey furniture

After slashing the company’s workforce, falling behind on rent and contract obligations, Twitter under the mercurial billionaire of Elon Musk is now auctioning off memorabilia.

Tech expert says layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon not surprising

The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.