State agency cites Alameda County Sheriff after COVID-related deaths of deputy, technician
The citation also doesn't mention Deputy Oscar Rocha or technician Valerie Leon by name. It merely states that the investigation into workplace safety was "fatality initiated."
The citation also doesn't mention Deputy Oscar Rocha or technician Valerie Leon by name. It merely states that the investigation into workplace safety was "fatality initiated."
Tesla reverses course, agrees to recall 135,000 vehicles over failing touchscreens
Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 135,000 vehicles in the U.S., following a months-long investigation into a problem related to vehicle touchscreen displays, which regulators warned could increase the risk of collision.
Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 135,000 vehicles in the U.S., following a months-long investigation into a problem related to vehicle touchscreen displays, which regulators warned could increase the risk of collision.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Google antes up $2.6M to settle pay, job discrimination case
The settlement announced Monday closes a 4-year-old case that the Labor Department brought as part its periodic reviews of the pay practices at federal government contractors such as Google.
The settlement announced Monday closes a 4-year-old case that the Labor Department brought as part its periodic reviews of the pay practices at federal government contractors such as Google.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Oakland mayor says she'll announce new police chief 'literally within a number of days'
On the shortlist for the new chief are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong, his wife, interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Pittsburgh Police Commander Jason Lando; and Seaside Police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
On the shortlist for the new chief are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong, his wife, interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Pittsburgh Police Commander Jason Lando; and Seaside Police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
YouTubers charged with illegal street racing after investigators focus on social media
The Irvine Police Department arrested five people and charged them with conspiracy to participate in illegal street races after the group posted videos on YouTube showing them driving quickly.
The Irvine Police Department arrested five people and charged them with conspiracy to participate in illegal street races after the group posted videos on YouTube showing them driving quickly.
Two arrested in attack on SF private eye Jack Palladino
Police arrested two suspects that left legendary San Francisco private eye Jack Palladino gravely injured.
Police arrested two suspects that left legendary San Francisco private eye Jack Palladino gravely injured.
Suspect arrested in deadly attack on 84-year-old man in San Francisco
Police arrested a 19-year-old man in a deadly attack on an 84-year-old man in San Francisco.
Police arrested a 19-year-old man in a deadly attack on an 84-year-old man in San Francisco.
Bicyclist struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in San Jose
A man riding a bicycle was killed early Sunday morning by a wrong-way driver of a pickup truck that fled the scene.
A man riding a bicycle was killed early Sunday morning by a wrong-way driver of a pickup truck that fled the scene.
Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
SFPD warning about fake food deliveries
(BCN) -- Police in San Francisco are warning the public about recent incidents where imposters are pretending to be part of a senior service program and are going door to door.
(BCN) -- Police in San Francisco are warning the public about recent incidents where imposters are pretending to be part of a senior service program and are going door to door.
Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasts tech rivals ahead of user privacy update
Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.
Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.
Apple to protect iPhone users from secret app tracking in early spring
Apple plans to roll out a new privacy control in the early spring to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people.
Apple plans to roll out a new privacy control in the early spring to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people.
Independent panel overturns 4 Facebook content takedowns in first ruling
Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings on Thursday, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.
Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings on Thursday, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.
Tesla posts 1st annual profit but misses analysts' estimates
Riding a sales surge amid a global pandemic, Tesla Inc. on Wednesday reported that it posted its first annual net profit in 2020.
Riding a sales surge amid a global pandemic, Tesla Inc. on Wednesday reported that it posted its first annual net profit in 2020.
Apple posts record quarter on fast sales start for iPhone 12
Apple’s delayed launch of its latest iPhones unleashed a holiday buying frenzy that propelled sales of the trendsetting company’s most popular product to its fastest start in years.
Apple’s delayed launch of its latest iPhones unleashed a holiday buying frenzy that propelled sales of the trendsetting company’s most popular product to its fastest start in years.
PG&E reports 27,000 customers without power around Bay Area due to harsh winds
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Closer look at six San Jose top cop finalists
The city of San Jose had originally named six finalists for the police chief job. But late Tuesday, the only outside candidate - the chief of the embattled Minneapolis Police Department - removed himself from consideration.
The city of San Jose had originally named six finalists for the police chief job. But late Tuesday, the only outside candidate - the chief of the embattled Minneapolis Police Department - removed himself from consideration.