Metallic balloon causes East Bay power outage; storm also causes outages
A metallic balloon was to blame for a power outage in the East Bay Monday afternoon, not the rainstorm, officials with Pacific Gas and Electric say.
A metallic balloon was to blame for a power outage in the East Bay Monday afternoon, not the rainstorm, officials with Pacific Gas and Electric say.
Tesla under federal investigation over self-driving cars allegedly breaking traffic laws
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
3 men charged with murder in killing of SJ unhoused man
San Jose police said Friday three men are charged in the shooting and murder of an unhoused man in June. Investigators say the violence stemmed from a fight between the victim and one of the suspects, who swore revenge.
San Jose police said Friday three men are charged in the shooting and murder of an unhoused man in June. Investigators say the violence stemmed from a fight between the victim and one of the suspects, who swore revenge.
Benioff says he'd support National Guard in San Francisco ahead of Dreamforce: report
As the countdown to San Francisco's signature tech event is on, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times in an interview published on Friday that he'd welcome National Guard troops in the city if President Trump decided to deploy them.
As the countdown to San Francisco's signature tech event is on, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times in an interview published on Friday that he'd welcome National Guard troops in the city if President Trump decided to deploy them.
Search for new Oakland police chief: What's next?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell resigns after 18 months
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced on Wednesday he is resigning slightly more than a year after being hired.
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced on Wednesday he is resigning slightly more than a year after being hired.
Tesla unveils affordable versions of its Model 3 and Model Y cars
The popular electric vehicle models are more cost-friendly and here’s how much consumers can expect to pay.
The popular electric vehicle models are more cost-friendly and here’s how much consumers can expect to pay.
Disneyland drops new limited-time ticket offer for Californians - see how cheap
The special ticket deal exclusively for Californians begins Dec. 3 for visits through May 2026.
The special ticket deal exclusively for Californians begins Dec. 3 for visits through May 2026.
Timeline: History of Oakland police chiefs
Oakland has had many police chiefs over the years, in part to scandals, and in part, due to the department's cumbersome bureaucracy, including federal oversight and a powerful, civilian-led police commission.
Oakland has had many police chiefs over the years, in part to scandals, and in part, due to the department's cumbersome bureaucracy, including federal oversight and a powerful, civilian-led police commission.
Man charged with murder for killing teen suspected of car break-in in West Oakland
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
Man booked for murder of woman in San Jose, apprehended in Capitola by CHP
The San Jose Police Department arrested a man suspected of murdering a woman on Sunday.
The San Jose Police Department arrested a man suspected of murdering a woman on Sunday.
San Jose police contract nets officers millions in pay raises
San Jose officials have approved a 15.7% pay raise for police officers through 2029.
San Jose officials have approved a 15.7% pay raise for police officers through 2029.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
Victims' families sue Tesla over deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash, blaming defective door handles
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.
Suspects' car wrecked by spike strips in SF after stealing from Vacaville Ulta store, CHP says
A grand theft at a Vacaville Ulta store led law enforcement on a vehicle pursuit that ended in San Francisco on Friday. Spike strips were deployed and two women were arrested.
A grand theft at a Vacaville Ulta store led law enforcement on a vehicle pursuit that ended in San Francisco on Friday. Spike strips were deployed and two women were arrested.
SJPD arrests 7 in connection with violent jewelry store robbery, other suspect sought
San Jose police investigators on Friday announced the arrest of seven suspects wanted in connection to the smash & grab robbery of the Kim Hung Jewelry Store in the Little Saigon section of the city. Several additional suspects remain at-large.
San Jose police investigators on Friday announced the arrest of seven suspects wanted in connection to the smash & grab robbery of the Kim Hung Jewelry Store in the Little Saigon section of the city. Several additional suspects remain at-large.
Parents of woman killed in Cybertruck crash allege dangerous door design prevented her escape
The parents of a young Piedmont woman who died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash last year filed an amended wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging a dangerous door design prevented her from escaping the vehicle.
The parents of a young Piedmont woman who died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash last year filed an amended wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging a dangerous door design prevented her from escaping the vehicle.
Amazon launches grocery brand with products under $5
Amazon Grocery, Amazon’s newest private label grocery brand, offers more than 1,000 food products, most of them priced under $5.
Amazon Grocery, Amazon’s newest private label grocery brand, offers more than 1,000 food products, most of them priced under $5.
Meta?s platform overrun by deepfake scams?
A new Tech Transparency Project report reveals that scammers who use deepfake videos of lawmakers to promote fictitious government benefits are among the top political ad spenders on Meta platforms. Katie Paul, director of the Tech Transparency Project, explains findings of report.
A new Tech Transparency Project report reveals that scammers who use deepfake videos of lawmakers to promote fictitious government benefits are among the top political ad spenders on Meta platforms. Katie Paul, director of the Tech Transparency Project, explains findings of report.
Heading to Disneyland soon? These attractions are closed in October
If you're planning a Disneyland trip this month, be sure to check the schedule online in advance.
If you're planning a Disneyland trip this month, be sure to check the schedule online in advance.