SFPD investigating Bayview District crash that killed 12-year-old boy

Police in San Francisco are investigating a collision that killed a 12-year-old boy Wednesday morning in the city's Bayview District.

San Francisco police seek man missing for over a month

San Francisco police are asking for help in locating a man reported missing in January and are circulating a photo in the hope someone might recognize him. 

Suspect arrested in SF carjacking, abduction of kids

A suspect was arrested in the a carjacking that led to the abduction of two children in San Francisco over the weekend.

Uber's 4Q loss narrows, raising hopes for pandemic recovery

Uber limited its losses at the end of the year by relying more heavily on its food-delivery business after the pandemic dramatically reduced the number of people willing to hop into a stranger's car.

PG&E issues warning about metallic balloons ahead of Valentine's Day holiday

PG&E is warning people celebrating Valentine's Day this weekend to secure metallic balloons that have caused an increase in power outages recently when the balloons get loose and touch power lines.

San Francisco police arrest pair linked to weekend robbery of TV news crew

Police in San Francisco on Tuesday announced the arrest of two men accused of robbing a TV news crews over the weekend as the victims were filming in the city's South of Market neighborhood.

Oakland police chief grateful to take on challenge, gives emotional thank you to his mom

Deputy Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a 22-year veteran of the department and an Oakland native, formally accepted his new post as the city's top cop on Monday at his alma mater, McClymonds High School, while saying he was grateful to step in during these challenging times and getting choked up while thanking his mother for where he is today. 

Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment

The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.

California utilities to invest in limiting wildfire risks

California's largest utilities will spend about $13 billion to reduce the risk of wildfires following the worst fire season in modern state history and a string of blazes caused by their equipment.

Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping

A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus.

Oakland's new police chief gets praise from department's vocal critic

John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice. 

Suspect arrested in fatal 8-car San Francisco crash that killed pedestrian

A traffic collision left one pedestrian dead and sent five other people to a hospital on Thursday morning near San Francisco State University.

Zuckerberg, Chan part of $100M ‘California Black Freedom Fund’

More than two dozen philanthropic organizations launched the California Black Freedom Fund, a $100 million initiative that will provide resources to Black-led organizations in the state.

California Supreme Court rejects lawsuit challenging ride-share vote

The California Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to overturn a ballot measure that kept app-based ride-hailing and delivery drivers independent contractors.