Two new CA Assembly bills take aim at Prop. 47 as retail robberies continue

California legislators have introduced new Assembly bills in an effort to crack down on retail theft. They're seeking harsher penalties for such crimes, often classified as misdemeanors under California's voter-approved Proposition 47.

Lawsuit: Sister of slain Oakland federal officer claims Facebook encouraged alleged killers

On the night of May 28, 2020, the streets of downtown Oakland were packed with people protesting the death of George Floyd when David Patrick Underwood was shot and killed while protecting a federal building, by someone using the demonstration as cover to carry out the crime.

I-95 shutdown: Uber rider trapped in traffic slammed with $600 bill

Andrew Peters returned home, like hundreds of others trapped for hours on I-95 in Virginia Tuesday, to a $600 bill from Uber.

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run collision in San Jose

San Jose police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision Wednesday evening where a bicyclist has died. 

Dead body found inside burned van in Oakland

Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.

Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly

Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.

Community calls for accountability and unity at Oscar Grant vigil at Fruitvale BART Station

Family, friends, neighbors and community leaders held a vigil at Fruitvale Station to celebrate the life of Oscar Grant, 13 years after he was shot and killed by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle.

PG&E struggles in Sierra power restoration

Pacific Gas and Electric has had so much snow country damage, that it is putting all its hands on deck and calling in reserves to do repairs between storms.  

23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID

23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday. 

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

New FBI affidavit reveals how woman smuggled deadly dose of fentanyl into Santa Rita Jail

A new FBI affidavit reveals how a 41-year-old woman died this spring in Santa Rita Jail – a fellow inmate gave her fentanyl, which she snuck into the facility by hiding in her private parts.