Twitter to add 'official' mark to verified big accounts
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray “official” label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
Twitter said Tuesday it will add a gray “official” label to some high-profile accounts to indicate that they are authentic, the latest twist in new owner Elon Musk’s chaotic overhaul of the platform’s verification system.
CHP officer struck by vehicle while clearing a crash in South Bay
A California Highway Patrol officer and another person were sent to the hospital on Tuesday, after the officer was struck while clearing a crash on State Route 17 in Santa Clara County, the CHP said.
A California Highway Patrol officer and another person were sent to the hospital on Tuesday, after the officer was struck while clearing a crash on State Route 17 in Santa Clara County, the CHP said.
SF crews repair ruptured water and gas pipelines after evacuations on busy street
San Francisco Fire Crews responded to the call at 2:38 p.m. Monday about a water main break at the intersection of Union and Fillmore Streets. When they arrived they found the area had turned into swirling river of muddy water, flooding the street and the basement of one building.
San Francisco Fire Crews responded to the call at 2:38 p.m. Monday about a water main break at the intersection of Union and Fillmore Streets. When they arrived they found the area had turned into swirling river of muddy water, flooding the street and the basement of one building.
Turbulent transition at Twitter with Elon Musk at the helm
The Twitter takeover had two major development Monday that seemed like poor planning and raw politics.
The Twitter takeover had two major development Monday that seemed like poor planning and raw politics.
Truck fire shuts down westbound Dumbarton Bridge
A truck fire on Highway 84 on the Dumbarton Bridge Monday morning shut down westbound lanes of the span and led to massive backups crippling the morning commute in the area.
A truck fire on Highway 84 on the Dumbarton Bridge Monday morning shut down westbound lanes of the span and led to massive backups crippling the morning commute in the area.
Suspicious device found at San Jose Salvation Army deemed safe
A suspicious device found Monday afternoon at a Salvation Army store in San Jose was determined to be non-explosive, police said.
A suspicious device found Monday afternoon at a Salvation Army store in San Jose was determined to be non-explosive, police said.
Facebook parent Meta among multiple tech companies planning large-scale layoffs
Facebook parent company Meta announced the possibility of job layoffs this week. This comes after Twitter and other tech companies have been tightening their belts and cutting hundreds of jobs.
Facebook parent company Meta announced the possibility of job layoffs this week. This comes after Twitter and other tech companies have been tightening their belts and cutting hundreds of jobs.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Twitter launches monthly subscription with blue check
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
Twitter lays off 784 employees at SF Headquarters, as former employees file lawsuit
A group of former employees filed a lawsuit, even before the doors opened at Twitter Headquarters Friday.
A group of former employees filed a lawsuit, even before the doors opened at Twitter Headquarters Friday.
Another person killed in Oakland as OPD teams up with U.S. Marshals to address gun violence
A shooting in Oakland left one person dead Friday afternoon, as the police chief says all hands are on deck to address gun violence.
A shooting in Oakland left one person dead Friday afternoon, as the police chief says all hands are on deck to address gun violence.
Police chief of troubled Vallejo Police Department resigns
Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams resigned Friday after three years as the city's top cop.
Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams resigned Friday after three years as the city's top cop.
Twitter's cold layoff process and the law
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.
Even before Elon Musk, Twitter employees were already looking at possible layoffs, but not on the scale new owner Elon Musk has envisioned; a huge number still unknown, but likely in the thousands. It could be between a thousand to five thousand layoffs.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey silent about Musk's takeover
Tech entrepreneur and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been virtually silent since Elon Musk acquired the platform and launched a major overhaul of the company, that included mass layoffs.
Tech entrepreneur and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has been virtually silent since Elon Musk acquired the platform and launched a major overhaul of the company, that included mass layoffs.
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
#LoveWhereYouWorked: Here are some of the people who got laid off from Twitter
The people who got laid off from Twitter were tweeting about their goodbyes using the hashtag, #LoveWhereYouWorked.
The people who got laid off from Twitter were tweeting about their goodbyes using the hashtag, #LoveWhereYouWorked.
Netflix officially launches ‘Basic with Ads’ option
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
Elon Musk to fire half of Twitter employees: report
Elon Musk is set to lay off about 3,700 jobs at Twitter, according to a Bloomberg report.
Elon Musk is set to lay off about 3,700 jobs at Twitter, according to a Bloomberg report.
San Jose reaches grim milestone: 30th pedestrian killed in traffic crash this year
A transportation official says the city is focused on adding quick-build projects like plastic posts, paint and traffic light timing to immediately impact how fast cars are going.
A transportation official says the city is focused on adding quick-build projects like plastic posts, paint and traffic light timing to immediately impact how fast cars are going.
2 adults critically injured in shooting outside East Oakland strip mall
Oakland police responded to the scene of a shooting outside a strip mall Wednesday where two people were injured.
Oakland police responded to the scene of a shooting outside a strip mall Wednesday where two people were injured.