Amazon to extend pause on police use of facial recognition
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Amazon said Tuesday that it will extend its ban on police use of its face-recognition technology beyond the one-year pause it announced last year.
Tesla driver 'asleep' in Kenosha County, cited for inattentive driving
A Palatine, Illinois man was cited for inattentive driving – after a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy noticed he “appeared to be asleep behind the wheel crossing over the Illinois/Wisconsin state line” on Sunday, May 16.
A Palatine, Illinois man was cited for inattentive driving – after a Kenosha County sheriff's deputy noticed he “appeared to be asleep behind the wheel crossing over the Illinois/Wisconsin state line” on Sunday, May 16.
California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
San Francisco Chinatown shop owner, good Samaritan attacked during weekend robbery
San Francisco Chinatown merchants say an attack on a shop owner over the weekend by a robbery suspect is an example of what they've been struggling with along with the hit on tourism due to the pandemic.
San Francisco Chinatown merchants say an attack on a shop owner over the weekend by a robbery suspect is an example of what they've been struggling with along with the hit on tourism due to the pandemic.
Victim identified in fatal Excelsior District shooting involving teen suspect
A man fatally gunned down in San Francisco's Excelsior District on Friday evening has been identified as 31-year-old Jose Vergara-Lopez, according to the city's medical examiner's office.
A man fatally gunned down in San Francisco's Excelsior District on Friday evening has been identified as 31-year-old Jose Vergara-Lopez, according to the city's medical examiner's office.
Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into patrol car in Washington state
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Nobody was hurt when a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a patrol car over the weekend in Western Washington.
Woman who complained of roaches, bird droppings at Santa Rita Jail dies of possible drug overdose
A woman who had written a blog complaining of conditions at Santa Rita Jail has died in custody, possibly of a drug overdose; she marks the third death at the Dublin facility this year and the 51st person to die there since 2014, according to data collected by KTVU.
A woman who had written a blog complaining of conditions at Santa Rita Jail has died in custody, possibly of a drug overdose; she marks the third death at the Dublin facility this year and the 51st person to die there since 2014, according to data collected by KTVU.
Grass fire in San Jose controlled at 10-acres
Firefighters controlled a 10-acre grass fire near Singleton Road and Locke Drive in South San Jose Sunday morning.
Firefighters controlled a 10-acre grass fire near Singleton Road and Locke Drive in South San Jose Sunday morning.
San Francisco homeless camp to be removed, advocates say residents have right to stay
People who have been living in their cars and in tents in a state-owned parking lot under Interstate 80 in San Francisco are slated to be removed on Monday, but their advocates are arguing they have the right to stay under state law.
People who have been living in their cars and in tents in a state-owned parking lot under Interstate 80 in San Francisco are slated to be removed on Monday, but their advocates are arguing they have the right to stay under state law.
Woman killed in Cupertino crash by suspected drunk driver
A woman was killed and a man hospitalized with major injuries in a crash Saturday night in Cupertino involving a suspected drunken driver with two previous DUI convictions, authorities said.
A woman was killed and a man hospitalized with major injuries in a crash Saturday night in Cupertino involving a suspected drunken driver with two previous DUI convictions, authorities said.
Amid surge in gun violence, Oakland police deploy Sideshow Enforcement unit
Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.
Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.
Man wounded in Potrero Hill shooting dies from injuries
A man was shot and killed in the San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood on Saturday morning, police said.
A man was shot and killed in the San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood on Saturday morning, police said.
San Francisco police locate missing elderly man in Mexico
San Francisco police have learned the whereabouts of an elderly man who was reported missing from the city's Tenderloin neighborhood a week ago, police said.
San Francisco police have learned the whereabouts of an elderly man who was reported missing from the city's Tenderloin neighborhood a week ago, police said.
Southern California crash victim had posted videos riding in Tesla on Autopilot
The driver of a Tesla involved in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on Autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.
The driver of a Tesla involved in a fatal crash that California highway authorities said may have been operating on Autopilot posted social media videos of himself riding in the vehicle without his hands on the wheel or foot on the pedal.
‘Police can’t do it alone’: Walk for peace in Oakland amid surge in gun violence
Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.
Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.
Homicide investigation underway in San Francisco's Excelsior District
Police in San Francisco are investigating a homicide Friday evening in the Excelsior District, officials say.
Police in San Francisco are investigating a homicide Friday evening in the Excelsior District, officials say.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Here's where teens ages 12 and up can receive a COVID-19 vaccination in the Bay Area
Everyone aged 12 and up are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in California. Here is a list of places in the Bay Area where young people can receive vaccinations.
Everyone aged 12 and up are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in California. Here is a list of places in the Bay Area where young people can receive vaccinations.
Officials: Tesla in fatal crash on the 210 Freeway near Fontana was on Autopilot
A 35-year-old man was killed when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on the 210 Freeway near Fontana on May 5. The Tesla was operating on Autopilot at the time of the crash, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man was killed when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned semi on the 210 Freeway near Fontana on May 5. The Tesla was operating on Autopilot at the time of the crash, authorities said.
California AG takes over Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa
Attorney General Rob Bonta is taking over the review into the Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa – the 22-year-old was killed after an officer opened fire through the windshield of a police cruiser and killed him.
Attorney General Rob Bonta is taking over the review into the Vallejo police shooting of Sean Monterrosa – the 22-year-old was killed after an officer opened fire through the windshield of a police cruiser and killed him.