SFPD reports surge in recruits as Trump suggests sending National Guard to SF
The San Francisco Police Department is seeing a record number of new recruits, Interim Chief Paul Yep announced on Wednesday. The surge in recruits is leading the department to increase the number of officers on the streets for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The San Francisco Police Department is seeing a record number of new recruits, Interim Chief Paul Yep announced on Wednesday. The surge in recruits is leading the department to increase the number of officers on the streets for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Amazon plans to cut 15% of workforce in new round of layoffs
The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.
The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.
Oakland CHP pursuit of vehicle with no plates ends in crash, injuries and sheared hydrant
A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a vehicle with no license plates in Oakland ended in a crash with injuries and a sheared fire hydrant on Tuesday evening, officials say.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a vehicle with no license plates in Oakland ended in a crash with injuries and a sheared fire hydrant on Tuesday evening, officials say.
Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike across California
A major strike is set to begin Tuesday at one of the Bay Area’s largest hospital systems.
A major strike is set to begin Tuesday at one of the Bay Area’s largest hospital systems.
Benioff clarifies National Guard remarks as Dreamforce kicks off in San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff clarified remarks that appeared to support deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, saying his focus is on safety and collaboration with local law enforcement.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff clarified remarks that appeared to support deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, saying his focus is on safety and collaboration with local law enforcement.
Metallic balloon causes East Bay power outage; storm also causes outages
A metallic balloon was to blame for a power outage in the East Bay Monday afternoon, not the rainstorm, officials with Pacific Gas and Electric say.
A metallic balloon was to blame for a power outage in the East Bay Monday afternoon, not the rainstorm, officials with Pacific Gas and Electric say.
Tesla under federal investigation over self-driving cars allegedly breaking traffic laws
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
3 men charged with murder in killing of SJ unhoused man
San Jose police said Friday three men are charged in the shooting and murder of an unhoused man in June. Investigators say the violence stemmed from a fight between the victim and one of the suspects, who swore revenge.
San Jose police said Friday three men are charged in the shooting and murder of an unhoused man in June. Investigators say the violence stemmed from a fight between the victim and one of the suspects, who swore revenge.
Benioff says he'd support National Guard in San Francisco ahead of Dreamforce: report
As the countdown to San Francisco's signature tech event is on, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times in an interview published on Friday that he'd welcome National Guard troops in the city if President Trump decided to deploy them.
As the countdown to San Francisco's signature tech event is on, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times in an interview published on Friday that he'd welcome National Guard troops in the city if President Trump decided to deploy them.
Search for new Oakland police chief: What's next?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigns after 18 months
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced on Wednesday he is resigning slightly more than a year after being hired.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced on Wednesday he is resigning slightly more than a year after being hired.
Tesla unveils affordable versions of its Model 3 and Model Y cars
The popular electric vehicle models are more cost-friendly and here’s how much consumers can expect to pay.
The popular electric vehicle models are more cost-friendly and here’s how much consumers can expect to pay.
Disneyland drops new limited-time ticket offer for Californians - see how cheap
The special ticket deal exclusively for Californians begins Dec. 3 for visits through May 2026.
The special ticket deal exclusively for Californians begins Dec. 3 for visits through May 2026.
Timeline: History of Oakland police chiefs
Oakland has had many police chiefs over the years, in part to scandals, and in part, due to the department's cumbersome bureaucracy, including federal oversight and a powerful, civilian-led police commission.
Oakland has had many police chiefs over the years, in part to scandals, and in part, due to the department's cumbersome bureaucracy, including federal oversight and a powerful, civilian-led police commission.
Man charged with murder for killing teen suspected of car break-in in West Oakland
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
Man booked for murder of woman in San Jose, apprehended in Capitola by CHP
The San Jose Police Department arrested a man suspected of murdering a woman on Sunday.
The San Jose Police Department arrested a man suspected of murdering a woman on Sunday.
San Jose police contract nets officers millions in pay raises
San Jose officials have approved a 15.7% pay raise for police officers through 2029.
San Jose officials have approved a 15.7% pay raise for police officers through 2029.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
Victims' families sue Tesla over deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash, blaming defective door handles
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.