'It's not safe anymore, you can barely go outside': Oakland's latest homicide victim mourned
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Oakland police say the 128th homicide of 2021, where a transgender woman was shot and killed, does not appear to be a hate crime.
Oakland mayor proposes hiring 60 officers amid surging violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced a proposal Friday to hire 60 more police officers as the city continues to struggle with rising violence and officers are leaving the department in increasing numbers.
Vallejo cop who fatally shot Sean Monterrosa violated policy, investigation concludes
An independent investigator has found a Vallejo Police Department officer did not act within reason when he shot through a windshield and killed Sean Monterrosa last year. The officer may now face disciplinary action.
An independent investigator has found a Vallejo Police Department officer did not act within reason when he shot through a windshield and killed Sean Monterrosa last year. The officer may now face disciplinary action.
Caltrain's festive holiday train is back
The holiday tradition put on by Caltrain is returning to Bay Area stations this weekend.
The holiday tradition put on by Caltrain is returning to Bay Area stations this weekend.
Google once again delays return to office, this time due to Omicron variant
Google has reportedly once again delayed its return to the office for its workers.
Google has reportedly once again delayed its return to the office for its workers.
Oakland police ask help locating at-risk, juvenile runaway
Oakland Police Department are asking for help from the public in locating an at-risk juvenile who they say ran away earlier this week.
Oakland Police Department are asking for help from the public in locating an at-risk juvenile who they say ran away earlier this week.
Vallejo police union warns officers leaving at 'unprecedented rate'
The police union said in a statement on its website that a number of officers have left for other police departments around the Bay Area and some are retiring. The union also said that new officers have not been able to pass field training.
The police union said in a statement on its website that a number of officers have left for other police departments around the Bay Area and some are retiring. The union also said that new officers have not been able to pass field training.
Councilwoman wants to offer $50K for officers to work in Oakland
Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao announced a new hiring incentive proposal that would offer $50,000 cash – to experienced officers who want to work for the Oakland Police Department.
Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao announced a new hiring incentive proposal that would offer $50,000 cash – to experienced officers who want to work for the Oakland Police Department.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Kaiser workers given more time to comply with COVID vaccination rule
Kaiser workers who face termination for not complying with the new vaccination rule will have a little more time to get the shot.
Kaiser workers who face termination for not complying with the new vaccination rule will have a little more time to get the shot.
San Jose police report the 30th homicide of the year following afternoon shooting
San Jose police have reported the city's latest homicide after a man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon.
San Jose police have reported the city's latest homicide after a man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon.
Homicide suspect and accomplice's release widely criticized in South Bay
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says the criminal justice system has failed in a homicide case despite a state Supreme Court case that ruled defendants can't be held solely on the basis of whether or not they can afford to pay bail even if they're charged with a homicide – and in this case, the defendants are arguing self defense.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo says the criminal justice system has failed in a homicide case despite a state Supreme Court case that ruled defendants can't be held solely on the basis of whether or not they can afford to pay bail even if they're charged with a homicide – and in this case, the defendants are arguing self defense.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Oakland police chief addresses violence as homicides climb to 127
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Facebook owner Meta ordered to sell Giphy by UK antitrust watchdog
The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.
The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook's acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform.
Family member identifies man shot and killed while interrupting Oakland auto burglary
A man who was shot and killed, while interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt Sunday afternoon, has been identified.
A man who was shot and killed, while interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt Sunday afternoon, has been identified.
PG&E expands wildfire detection through A.I.-equipped cameras
A PG&E spokesperson says the utility is expanding its wildfire detection capabilities by installing hundreds of high-definition fire-watch cameras. Four cameras in the Bay Area are equipped with AI technology.
A PG&E spokesperson says the utility is expanding its wildfire detection capabilities by installing hundreds of high-definition fire-watch cameras. Four cameras in the Bay Area are equipped with AI technology.
Police break up sideshows in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood
The notorious illegal car shows known as sideshows are moving into some of San Francisco's quieter neighborhoods. Sideshows took place on the west side of town, almost at the same time.
The notorious illegal car shows known as sideshows are moving into some of San Francisco's quieter neighborhoods. Sideshows took place on the west side of town, almost at the same time.
Oakland mayor, councilmembers push for more police in wake of violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.