Solano County traffic jams could improve due to truck project

Solano County is raising $240 million for an inspection site project that could ease traffic and help truckers.

Amazon driver found dead in Missouri yard may have been killed by dogs, authorities say

The sheriff said the driver had injuries consistent with an animal attack, but an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine if the two "aggressive" dogs caused the driver's death.

Regulators propose $155M fine for PG&E for 2020 wildfire

California regulators proposed on Tuesday fining Pacific Gas & Electric more than $155 million for sparking a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that destroyed 200 homes and left four people dead.

Family seeks answers in death of 16-year-old killed on San Jose freeway

The family of a 16-year-old girl, who was struck and killed on Interstate 680 in San Jose earlier this month, was making a desperate plea to the public to help them find answers.

Oakland city council candidate says someone's ripping down their posters

An Oakland City Council candidate says someone has been ripping down campaign signs and banners. One of the incidents was caught on camera.

1 woman killed, another injured by driver in San Francisco

A driver struck and killed one woman and sent another pedestrian to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Monday morning, San Francisco police said. 

Police investigating fatal shooting in East Oakland

Oakland police are at the scene of a fatal shooting Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at 96th Avenue and International Boulevard at around 1:30 p.m., police say. 

PG&E monitors windy conditions to decide whether to shut down power for safety

PG&E has been monitoring high winds trying to decided whether to initiate it’s first Public Safety Power Shutoff of the year. PSPS events, as they’re known, are a safety measure to try and prevent fires in the event trees, branches or debris bring down power lines.

San Francisco DA investigator sues former boss Chesa Boudin for retaliation, defamation

San Francisco District Attorney investigator Magen Hayashi is suing her former boss Chesa Boudin and other attorneys, claiming she was told to commit misconduct.

PG&E warns of possible shutoffs in Northern California

Pacific Gas and Electric notified customers that parts of Northern California, including Napa and Lake counties, could be left in the dark this weekend.

Report: Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of Twitter workforce

Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter’s workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report Thursday by The Washington Post.

California legislators move to give state more federal resources for wildfires

A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.

OPD can continue use of license plate readers, but can't store data past 6 months

Police in Oakland will continue to use automated license plate readers following a unanimous vote by the city council on Tuesday, but there are stipulations.

Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023

Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.

Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago

The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.

Shelter-in-place in effect in Novato due to downed power lines

Officials have alerted the public of a shelter-in-place order in effect for part of Novato Wednesday afternoon due to downed power lines.