Uber rolls out women-only option nationwide; what to know
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Judge denies holding sheriff's office in contempt over Santa Rita Jail heat claims
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has denied a request to hold the sheriff's office in contempt of court in the case of a man complaining that his cell is too hot. But the judge did schedule a resentencing date for the man who has been held at Santa Rita Jail for 13 years.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has denied a request to hold the sheriff's office in contempt of court in the case of a man complaining that his cell is too hot. But the judge did schedule a resentencing date for the man who has been held at Santa Rita Jail for 13 years.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Video: Santa Rita Jail deputies acknowledge 120-degree heat in cell
Leonard Jones, who holds the title of being among the longest held in Santa Rita Jail, is working toward reducing his 59-year prison sentence, while simultaneously fighting with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office over what he describes as unfair treatment, including being subjected to 120-degree heat at times in his cell.
Leonard Jones, who holds the title of being among the longest held in Santa Rita Jail, is working toward reducing his 59-year prison sentence, while simultaneously fighting with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office over what he describes as unfair treatment, including being subjected to 120-degree heat at times in his cell.
2 stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park, mix of juveniles and adults detained
One man is in life-threatening condition after he and another man were stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park on Wednesday.
One man is in life-threatening condition after he and another man were stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park on Wednesday.
Santa Rita Jail staff says they saved more than 330 lives in 2025
The staff at Santa Rita Jail saved 336 lives in 2025 – up from 250 the year before and the sheriff announced she's "updated" the mail system to reduce the influx of contraband coming in, according to a Tuesday news release from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
The staff at Santa Rita Jail saved 336 lives in 2025 – up from 250 the year before and the sheriff announced she's "updated" the mail system to reduce the influx of contraband coming in, according to a Tuesday news release from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Fremont's new police chief Floyd Mitchell starts next week
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Waymo faces scrutiny in San Francisco over past failures
Autonomous ride-hailing company Waymo is facing criticism on two fronts in San Francisco.
Autonomous ride-hailing company Waymo is facing criticism on two fronts in San Francisco.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Power outage in San Francisco affects thousands
A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night.
A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
SFPD release photos of persons of interest in physical assault during Super Bowl weekend
The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday released photos of two persons of interest connected to a physical assault in the early hours of February 8.
The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday released photos of two persons of interest connected to a physical assault in the early hours of February 8.
Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
SF lawmaker pitches bill aimed at streamlining takeover of electrical grid
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.
Elon Musk reveals price of Tesla's fully autonomous Cybercab
Tesla announced a production milestone at Giga Texas factory for a fully autonomous two-seat robotaxi.
Tesla announced a production milestone at Giga Texas factory for a fully autonomous two-seat robotaxi.
Kaiser Permanente strike ends, 31K nurses returning to work Tuesday
Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals in California and Hawaii are ending their historic strike on Tuesday following progress in contract talks.
Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals in California and Hawaii are ending their historic strike on Tuesday following progress in contract talks.
Oakland search for new police chief is on
The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.
The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.
Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.
Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.