San Francisco Starbucks store pushes to unionize

The movement to unionize Starbucks stores continues to percolate. A San Francisco store in the Castro says they filed for union recognition last week. 

Investigators say Pittsburg grassfire started at a homeless encampment

Investigators say a grass fire in Pittsburg on Tuesday began at a homeless encampment. Firefighters are in the ‘mop-up’ stages after responding to the vegetation fire. 

Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals

The government will soon release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving systems that will likely single out Tesla for a disproportionately high number of such crashes.

Elon Musk will speak to Twitter employees for first time at company meeting

Elon Musk will answer questions from Twitter employees amid some workers expressing concern about his purchase of the social media company.

Is that 'Lightyear' actor Chris Evans posing with the KTVU team?

Actor Chris Evans was recently teased for his awkwardly rigid pose in promotional Disneyland photos – and his weird stance became a meme where the internet began photoshopping him into scenes of their own, including the KTVU newsroom.

San Jose mayor asks for new officers for specialized mental health response unit

San Jose's mayor is calling for four permanent officers to be assigned to a specialized mental health response unit to improve outcomes when police contact those experiencing mental health issues.

Man rescued from cliff near San Francisco's Ocean Beach

A man was rescued after falling over a railing by the old Cliff House on Monday, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Video of the rescue shows him being lifted to safety.

Starbucks may close bathrooms to public again, CEO reportedly says

The coffee company opened their bathrooms to the public after two Black men were denied use of a restroom by an employee at a Philadelphia Starbucks four years ago.

Boy crossing highway with 15 other kids struck by car and injured near SFO: CHP

The California Highway Patrol said a group of about 15 kids were attempting to cross southbound U.S. 101 near an SFO Airport off-ramp, when one of them was struck by a vehicle and injured. 

Cal Fire responds to wildfire in rugged terrain west of Gilroy

Firefighters are battling a two-acre wildfire in Santa Clara County, west of Gilroy, late Friday afternoon. By the evening, officials said the fire was 40% contained.

Meta investigating Sheryl Sandberg’s use of Facebook resources going back years: report

Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.

PG&E pleads not guilty in deadly 2020 Zogg wildfire in Northern California

PG&E was arraigned on 31 criminal counts and enhancements, including four counts of involuntary manslaughter, after being accused of recklessly starting the Zogg Fire. The utility pleaded not guilty.

16-year-old boy visiting his grandfather killed in Oakland shooting; cousin injured

A 16-year-old boy who was visiting his grandfather was shot and killed in Oakland Thursday evening and his 18-year-old cousin was injured, according to family members and police. 

Firefighters battle brush fire in Contra Costa County

Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say. 

Teens held in spree of SF smash-and-grab thefts

Five teenagers have been arrested by San Francisco police in a monthlong spree of retail thefts across the city.