Los Angeles woman finds man hiding in trunk of self-driving Waymo
A California woman expecting an empty Waymo taxi instead found a man hiding in the vehicle’s trunk, prompting new questions about the safety of driverless ride services.
Shooting death of Oakland officer Tuan Le: 9 charged with drug, conspiracy
A federal grand jury has indicted nine people after the 2023 death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who had shown up to stop a burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Santa Rosa to have Tubbs Fire memorial at last
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.
Baby born in a Waymo in San Francisco, autonomous vehicle company says
Waymo, the somewhat divisive, autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company, has confirmed a baby was born in one of its vehicles.
Waymo standoff in San Francisco goes viral, company responds
A trio of driverless Waymo cars involved in what's being described as a "standoff" has gone viral on social media.
Murder trial starts after death of 84-year-old SF man 5 years ago
Nearly five years after 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee was fatally attacked while taking a walk near his home, the trial has begun for the man charged with killing him.
SFPD enjoys sweet taste of victory after bet with SFFD
The San Francisco Police Department beat the SF Fire Department in a boxing ring and in a bet that led to the fire department cooking for police.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Crash on Dumbarton Bridge leaves classic Packard torched
The classic car burst into flames due the collision, though the CHP did not report any injuries.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
Stabbing suspect identified by SFPD, booked for attempted murder
A 34-year-old man has been booked into the San Francisco County Jail for the attempted murder of a San Francisco General Hospital social worker at an HIV ward, police say.
Last day for OPD chief, roughly 100 officers on extended leave
A new report is raising questions about the Oakland Police Department’s finances as city leaders push to hire more officers despite a budget shortfall.
Inside SFPD's new 'nerve center': The high-tech surveillance tools helping fight crime
The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday gave an inside look at its new technology center and the tools officers are using to fight crime.
SF Mayor Lurie announces selection for new police chief
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced his selection for the chief of police on Wednesday.
Physical assault leaves victim in coma, SF police searching for person of interest
The San Francisco Police Department is looking for a person of interest in connection to a physical assault in September that left one person in a coma.
Student shot at San Francisco high school; suspect arrested
A student at a San Francisco high school was shot, and the alleged shooter was arrested Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Waymo hits a dog in San Francisco
A Waymo autonomous vehicle has struck another animal in San Francisco, prompting more concerns over the safety of the autonomous driving technology.