California may give up a lot of freedom to join western power grid
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
Critics blast decision on eve of East Bay police radios going silent to public
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
Oakland residents say shooter continues attacking people living on streets
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
Lightning sparks fires in Tuolumne County, evacuations underway
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Salesforce cut 4,000 jobs due to AI, CEO Marc Benioff says
In an interview on the Logan Bartlett Show last week, Benioff said he was able to reduce the company's “customer support agent headcount."
In an interview on the Logan Bartlett Show last week, Benioff said he was able to reduce the company's “customer support agent headcount."
Oakland police to encrypt radio traffic, cutting off public access
Starting Wednesday, all OPD radio traffic will be encrypted, cutting off public access to real-time dispatch calls for the first time in years.
Starting Wednesday, all OPD radio traffic will be encrypted, cutting off public access to real-time dispatch calls for the first time in years.
Authorities warn of strong rip currents along Bay Area beaches through Monday
The National Service has warned of an increased risk of dangerous rip currents at most Bay Area beaches through Labor Day.
The National Service has warned of an increased risk of dangerous rip currents at most Bay Area beaches through Labor Day.
Cal Fire gears up for peak wildfire season in Bay Area
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Rideshare drivers could gain right to unionize under landmark bill
One of two linked California bills would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize and negotiate for better wages and protections.
One of two linked California bills would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize and negotiate for better wages and protections.
Newsom to Trump: Send troops to LA, as in Louisiana
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send California Highway Patrol officers into more communities to assist local law enforcement, while also admonishing President Trump for suggesting he would send federal troops to the Bay Area.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send California Highway Patrol officers into more communities to assist local law enforcement, while also admonishing President Trump for suggesting he would send federal troops to the Bay Area.
Bleach spill on I-280 closes lanes to traffic near Los Altos
Firefighters responded to a chemical spill on Interstate 280 near Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos on Thursday, officials say. The roadway has since been cleared.
Firefighters responded to a chemical spill on Interstate 280 near Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos on Thursday, officials say. The roadway has since been cleared.
Gov. Newsom deploys CHP to more California cities to fight crime
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide.
Oakland police seize more than 100 vehicles allegedly connected to sideshows
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.
Amazon accused of misleading consumers into believing they truly own movies they purchased
A class action claims the streaming giant misleads consumers into believing they own films when they only buy revokable licenses.
A class action claims the streaming giant misleads consumers into believing they own films when they only buy revokable licenses.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding with semi-truck on Benicia Bridge, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in an early Tuesday morning crash on the Benicia Bridge after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a semi-truck.
The California Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in an early Tuesday morning crash on the Benicia Bridge after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a semi-truck.
Protesters call for Mayor Lurie to keep Market Street car-free as rideshares return
Drivers can now pick up and drop off at seven locations along Market Street during off-peak hours.
Drivers can now pick up and drop off at seven locations along Market Street during off-peak hours.
Pickett Fire: Firefighters gaining control
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
San Francisco police recruit dies after mandated training exercise
Jon-Marques Psalms, 30, was hospitalized on Wednesday after the emergency occurred during training and died two days later, according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department.
Jon-Marques Psalms, 30, was hospitalized on Wednesday after the emergency occurred during training and died two days later, according to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department.
Napa County declares local emergencies in response to Pickett Fire
Napa County officials in the span of two days have declared local emergencies in response to the Pickett Fire, one of which frees up resources to help tackle the roaring blaze.
Napa County officials in the span of two days have declared local emergencies in response to the Pickett Fire, one of which frees up resources to help tackle the roaring blaze.
SFPD recruit dies after suffering ‘medical emergency’ during training exercise
Earlier this year, the recruit joined the SFPD class to pursue his passion to become a law enforcement officer.
Earlier this year, the recruit joined the SFPD class to pursue his passion to become a law enforcement officer.