'Designed to keep kids hooked': Common Sense Media weighs in on landmark social media trial

Nonprofit organization Common Sense Media on Wednesday weighed in on the landmark trial that could hold social media companies responsible for harms that come to children who use their platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in social media addiction trial
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Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.

Disneyland to demolish office building for massive 6,000-space parking garage

Disneyland Resort has filed demolition permits for the Team Disney Anaheim East building to clear space for a new 6,000-space parking structure and pedestrian bridge.

Oakland drivers fed up over off-ramp that floods "every time" it rains

The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through. 

SJPD consolidates patrol districts: What this new police map means

The San Jose Police Department will reduce its patrol districts from 16 to 12 for the first time in 25 years, hoping to improve response times and balance officer workloads.

Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs

Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.

Disney’s next CEO: Who is Josh D’Amaro?

Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the Disney's Experiences division, will succeed Bob Iger as the company's next CEO.

Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris

Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.

DA charges 26-year-old with trying to kill SF police officer in Oakland

Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.

Waymo begins limited robotaxi service to and from SFO

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, began offering robotaxi rides to and from San Francisco International Airport, expanding its growing footprint across the Bay Area. The service, however, is currently available only to a select group of riders.