Meta to lay off 10% of its staff: What we know
Meta, the Menlo Park-based parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.
Meta, the Menlo Park-based parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.
Two Oakland nonprofits face setback after equipment, golf cart stolen
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their spaces and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their spaces and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Wild San Francisco chase ends with stolen car suspect hanging under Bay Bridge
A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a chase that took a dramatic turn when he got out of the vehicle on the Bay Bridge and climbed underneath the span, hanging from beams to avoid capture.
A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a chase that took a dramatic turn when he got out of the vehicle on the Bay Bridge and climbed underneath the span, hanging from beams to avoid capture.
California claims Amazon pressured sellers to boost prices on their sites
California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.
California is accusing Amazon of conducting a price-fixing scheme to avoid being undercut by its competitors.
Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
Uber found liable in another case where a driver was accused of sexual assault
A federal jury found rideshare giant Uber liable for a driver accused of grabbing the inner thigh of a passenger getting out of the front seat of his car and asking if he could “keep it with him."
A federal jury found rideshare giant Uber liable for a driver accused of grabbing the inner thigh of a passenger getting out of the front seat of his car and asking if he could “keep it with him."
Pedestrian killed near Almaden Expressway in San Jose
Police in San Jose say a pedestrian was killed when they were struck by a vehicle on Tuesday. Road closures will be in place for several hours.
Police in San Jose say a pedestrian was killed when they were struck by a vehicle on Tuesday. Road closures will be in place for several hours.
SJPD arrest suspect in Peters' Bakery rage-fueled encounter
San Jose police on Tuesday announced the arrest and charges filed against a 44-year-old Arkansas man, who was captured on video, damaging equipment inside Peters' Bakery just before Christmas.
San Jose police on Tuesday announced the arrest and charges filed against a 44-year-old Arkansas man, who was captured on video, damaging equipment inside Peters' Bakery just before Christmas.
Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.
2 cyclists injured in crash involving Daly City police vehicle
Two bicyclists were seriously injured after colliding with a Daly City police vehicle Thursday afternoon near the San Francisco–Daly City border, authorities said.
Two bicyclists were seriously injured after colliding with a Daly City police vehicle Thursday afternoon near the San Francisco–Daly City border, authorities said.
Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides closed due to power outage
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage.
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage.
Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell sworn in as Fremont’s top cop
The city of Fremont officially swore in its new police chief on Thursday, welcoming a familiar face to lead the department.
The city of Fremont officially swore in its new police chief on Thursday, welcoming a familiar face to lead the department.
Sea lion pup rescued in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, now under veterinary care
A wayward sea lion pup was found early Thursday morning by police in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood.
A wayward sea lion pup was found early Thursday morning by police in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood.
Amazon Fire stick TV lawsuit: Are you affected? Here’s what to know
A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.
A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.
Disneyland files permits to demolish beloved attraction for new land
The fan-favorite attraction has been a Disney staple for the past 20 years.
The fan-favorite attraction has been a Disney staple for the past 20 years.
Arrest made in fatal San Francisco SoMa hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian
Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Here’s how to get money from Google’s $135M Android settlement
Millions of Android users could get paid in a $135M Google settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how much you might receive.
Millions of Android users could get paid in a $135M Google settlement. Here’s who qualifies and how much you might receive.
Uber heads to 2nd driver sexual assault trial after $8.5M verdict
Uber is set to face a second federal jury trial in North Carolina over allegations that a driver sexually assaulted a passenger.
Uber is set to face a second federal jury trial in North Carolina over allegations that a driver sexually assaulted a passenger.
Driver accused of killing 2-year-old pedestrian charged by San Francisco D.A.
A woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for a crash that killed a 2-year-old pedestrian in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood in February.
A woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for a crash that killed a 2-year-old pedestrian in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood in February.