Waymo vehicle hits child in Santa Monica
A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.
A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Highway 101 commute hours shortened in Marin and Sonoma counties
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
It took only six months for driver frustration over expanded commute-hour lane restrictions, on a major commuter highway, to boil over, leading to a grass-roots movement to shorten them.
Meta blocks controversial site that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names
Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.
Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.
San Jose police serve search warrant in preplanned raid
San Jose police conducted a search warrant Wednesday morning as part of a preplanned operation, authorities said.
San Jose police conducted a search warrant Wednesday morning as part of a preplanned operation, authorities said.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
TikTok knuckles and settles lawsuit aginst social media giants
TikTok, just taken over U.S. buyers, decided to bite the bullet and settle with plaintiffs who claim social media is made to be deliberately addictive and often dangerous to young minds.
TikTok, just taken over U.S. buyers, decided to bite the bullet and settle with plaintiffs who claim social media is made to be deliberately addictive and often dangerous to young minds.
Oakland police chase vehicle wanted out of San Francisco
Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco late Tuesday afternoon. The incident ended with a suspect in police custody.
Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco late Tuesday afternoon. The incident ended with a suspect in police custody.
UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year in a continued effort to reduce the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
Google settles lawsuit following allegations of secretly recording smart device users
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Google has settled a lawsuit for $68 million following allegations of secretly recording smart device users. Here's what we know.
Deadly hit-and-run crash in Palo Alto over the weekend, CHP seeking witnesses
Law enforcement officials in Palo Alto are seeking additional witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run crash from over the weekend.
Law enforcement officials in Palo Alto are seeking additional witnesses to a deadly hit-and-run crash from over the weekend.
Torch lighters sold on Amazon recalled for fire, burn hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 7,500 torch Lighters sold on Amazon after determining the products lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 7,500 torch Lighters sold on Amazon after determining the products lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
SJPD sergeant in 'good spirits' after being shot in head; slain suspect identified
San Jose police on Thursday said one of their sergeants is in good spirits and has since been released from a hospital after being shot in the head by a gunman during a multi-city shooting spree that ended with officers killing the suspect.
San Jose police on Thursday said one of their sergeants is in good spirits and has since been released from a hospital after being shot in the head by a gunman during a multi-city shooting spree that ended with officers killing the suspect.
In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report
In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.
In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.
Oakland gets $900,000 from Kaiser, PG&E for police cadet program
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced that the city has secured nearly $900,000 from Kaiser Permanente and PG&E to reinstate a police cadet program that was not funded in 2023 because of budget constraints.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced that the city has secured nearly $900,000 from Kaiser Permanente and PG&E to reinstate a police cadet program that was not funded in 2023 because of budget constraints.
Sheriff to help understaffed Vallejo police patrol city
Help is arriving for the Vallejo Police Department as Solano County sheriff’s deputies begin assisting with patrols in the city.
Help is arriving for the Vallejo Police Department as Solano County sheriff’s deputies begin assisting with patrols in the city.
Is Apple TV+ down? Thousands report issues with streaming platform
Thousands of users reported that their Apple TV+ crashed on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported that their Apple TV+ crashed on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.
PG&E being sued by dozens of San Francisco businesses over power outages
Businesses in San Francisco's Sunset District say they're planning on filing a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric following the power outages last month. Organizers of the suit say dozens of businesses have signed on so far.
Businesses in San Francisco's Sunset District say they're planning on filing a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric following the power outages last month. Organizers of the suit say dozens of businesses have signed on so far.