Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases

Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.

Tesla drivers able to play video games while behind the wheel

A recent software update has given Tesla drivers the ability to play video games from the center display screen. An investigation is underway regarding the new feature.

Kaiser employees get omicron at Wisconsin wedding

A group of fully vaccinated and boosted Kaiser employees are at home recovering from exposure to the omicron coronavirus variant.

Uber unveils new audio recording feature during rides as part of safety enhancements

The new audio recording is one of three new safety initiatives Uber is starting. The company will also roll out audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck Enhancements.

Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says

A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney. 

Widespread consequences stem from Amazon Web Services outage

AWS, Amazon Web Services, with 41% of the worldwide cloud-computing business – making it the world's largest, had a major failure Tuesday affecting tens if not hundreds of millions of people. 

Plan to combat San Francisco retail theft with sheriff deputy overtime approved

Under the proposal, now approved by the SF Board of Supervisors, sheriff's deputies may now voluntarily work overtime providing security at stores and malls, paid for by the private businesses.

Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing

Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.

Man killed in San Francisco shooting identified as Afghan refugee, father of 3

A man shot and killed in San Francisco last month has been identified as an Afghan refugee who worked as an Uber driver, according to his family. 

Pedestrian killed in San Jose hit-and-run crash

Police are at the scene of a fatal collision where a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run Monday evening. 

Do more police reduce violence? Oakland grapples with how to make city safer

As homicides surge in Oakland and city officials debate whether to hire more officers a key question lingers: Do more police reduce crime and are collateral consequences worth the benefits of having more officers on the street?

San Francisco restaurant now apologizes for asking armed police officers to leave

A San Francisco restaurant that ignited a frenzy when the owner and staff asked three armed police officers in uniform to leave because their weaponized dress made them feel uncomfortable has now apologized for the request, acknowledging that it handled the situation "badly."

Homicide investigators in Oakland solve 10 cases in November

Oakland Police Department's homicide division has solved 10 cases in the past month. They reportedly assigned 6 more investigators to the department to help solve killings in the city.