Man dies in San Jose police custody

 A man who made contact with police in San Jose suffered a medical emergency and died in custody on Wednesday, the department said.

Amazon unveils new AI technology to improve delivery efficiency

Experts say the technology could reshape the U.S. workforce, boosting productivity but potentially displacing some jobs as automation becomes more widespread.

Amazon eyes AI driven future as it unveils new tech
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Amazon executives on Wednesday unveiled several new AI driven tech devices they believe will lead to better order fulfilment and faster, same-day deliveries.

Meta reportedly cuts hundreds of AI roles

Meta is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs in its artificial intelligence division, even as it continues hiring for one of its superintelligence labs.

English bulldog stolen at knife point out of Vallejo, police offer reward

The Vallejo Police Department is offering a $500 reward for the safe recovery of a dog after two robbery suspects stole a man's wallet and his English bulldog at knife point on Friday. 

Amazon Web Services global outage 'resolved' after disruption, company says

The company said that while the issue has been resolved, some services may experience a backlog of messages while it works to process them over the next few hours.

Facing new controversy, Benioff issues apology for National Guard comments

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who has been facing heavy criticism this week for saying he would support the deployment of the National Guard to San Francisco, on Friday apologized for his comments.

CHP pursuit in Oakland, 2 arrests

Two people were arrested Thursday night following a California Highway Patrol pursuit in Oakland, authorities said.

Oakland neighbors disturbed by person throwing rocks into windows

Neighbors in a quiet community in North Oakland are banding together to find someone throwing rocks into their windows for no apparent reason.

Dreamforce 2025 wraps up in San Francisco amid National Guard controversy

The annual Dreamforce conference has drawn to a close, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to San Francisco — but also a fair share of controversy.

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holidays

The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.

California driver tries DIY license plate trick — and fails

A CHP officer in Merced pulled over the driver after noticing something unusual about the vehicle’s rear license plate. The officer’s suspicion was right — the plate wasn’t state-issued, but instead handmade.

SFPD reports surge in recruits as Trump suggests sending National Guard to SF

The San Francisco Police Department is seeing a record number of new recruits, Interim Chief Paul Yep announced on Wednesday. The surge in recruits is leading the department to increase the number of officers on the streets for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Amazon plans to cut 15% of workforce in new round of layoffs

The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.

Oakland CHP pursuit of vehicle with no plates ends in crash, injuries and sheared hydrant

A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a vehicle with no license plates in Oakland ended in a crash with injuries and a sheared fire hydrant on Tuesday evening, officials say. 

Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates

The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.

Benioff clarifies National Guard remarks as Dreamforce kicks off in San Francisco

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff clarified remarks that appeared to support deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, saying his focus is on safety and collaboration with local law enforcement.