I-280 in San Jose reopened following downed power lines, fire activity
The fire was reported shortly before 4 p.m.
The fire was reported shortly before 4 p.m.
Heat spurs 1st rolling power outages in the state since 2001
The California Independent System Operator (California ISO), which manages the power grid, declared an emergency shortly after 6:30 p.m. and directed utilities around the state to shed their power loads.
The California Independent System Operator (California ISO), which manages the power grid, declared an emergency shortly after 6:30 p.m. and directed utilities around the state to shed their power loads.
EBMUD: outage leads to 50,000 gallons of wastewater discharged into Oakland Estuary
EBMUD officials are also advising people, and pets, to stay out of the water
EBMUD officials are also advising people, and pets, to stay out of the water
Facebook launches voting information hub to encourage users to vote this fall
The Voting Information Center includes posts about changes to voting processes and other announcements from verified area election officials.
The Voting Information Center includes posts about changes to voting processes and other announcements from verified area election officials.
Restoration underway from rotating power outages amid heatwave, calls to conserve continue
Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave.
Restoration of power is underway after rotating outages were ordered throughout the State of California Friday evening leaving thousands without power amid a heatwave.
SFPD seeking public's help investigating fatal midday shooting at 4th and Mission streets
A day after arresting a suspect in a fatal mid-afternoon shooting on Mission Street near downtown, San Francisco police were seeking the public's help in investigating the incident on Thursday.
A day after arresting a suspect in a fatal mid-afternoon shooting on Mission Street near downtown, San Francisco police were seeking the public's help in investigating the incident on Thursday.
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente has a COVID-19 vaccine trial underway
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
Danville house fire spreads to vegetation, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby homes
Cal Fire is calling the incident the Santiago Fire.
Cal Fire is calling the incident the Santiago Fire.
Mid-August heatwave hits the Bay Area, power grid operator issues Flex Alert for Friday
State power grid operators have called a Flex Alert, asking people to refrain from excessive air conditioning and power use, it has adequate supplies to avoid service interruptions.
State power grid operators have called a Flex Alert, asking people to refrain from excessive air conditioning and power use, it has adequate supplies to avoid service interruptions.
Tom Vacar reports.
Apple pulls popular video game Fortnite from App Store over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
CHP officer rescues driver from burning car in Orinda
Several people stopped and were trying to free the trapped driver, but the doors were jammed shut.
Several people stopped and were trying to free the trapped driver, but the doors were jammed shut.
SFPD: Victim in San Francisco SoMa shooting dies, suspect in custody
Police say the suspect was taken into custody after they set up a perimeter around a parking garage.
Police say the suspect was taken into custody after they set up a perimeter around a parking garage.
Oakland police: Gang violence may be behind recent surge in homicides
Oakland police are linking at least some if not most of a recent surge in gun violence in the city to conflicts among gangs and groups.
Oakland police are linking at least some if not most of a recent surge in gun violence in the city to conflicts among gangs and groups.
Raw Video: SkyFOX over shooting investigation in San Francisco
The shooting happened in the area of 4th St and Mission St in the SoMa Disctrict.
The shooting happened in the area of 4th St and Mission St in the SoMa Disctrict.
Lyft's 2Q loss $437M as virus spread and riders stayed home
Lyft posted a loss of $437.1 million during the second quarter, when the coronavirus outbreak led many people to stay home and few were eager to use its ride-hailing service.
Lyft posted a loss of $437.1 million during the second quarter, when the coronavirus outbreak led many people to stay home and few were eager to use its ride-hailing service.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
‘Saddest but most moving thing’: Terminally ill cancer patient marries longtime partner at hospital
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Malcolm married his longtime fiancée Maureen at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Aug. 3.
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Malcolm married his longtime fiancée Maureen at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Aug. 3.
California quake alerts to become standard on Android phones
California’s earthquake early warnings will be a standard feature on all Android phones, bypassing the need for users to download the state’s MyShake app in order to receive alerts, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said.
California’s earthquake early warnings will be a standard feature on all Android phones, bypassing the need for users to download the state’s MyShake app in order to receive alerts, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said.
Slain father remembered at Oakland vigil; family wants justice
Oakland is just one of many cities nationwide reporting a spike in homicides so far this year.
Oakland is just one of many cities nationwide reporting a spike in homicides so far this year.