Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal

Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market. That’s compared with Uber Eats’ 20% share before the Postmates deal. Grubhub holds around 30% of the U.S. food delivery market.

Progress of Park Fire stopped as new wildfire breaks out near Gilroy

The Crews Fire has burned about 30 acres and is advancing at a moderate rate, according to Cal Fire, which said structures are threatened and additional air and ground equipment were being dispatched.

Google Maps feature allows commuters to travel safely amid COVID-19 pandemic

“Having this information before and during your trip is critical for both essential workers who need to safely navigate to work and will become more important for everyone as countries around the world begin to reopen,” the news release stated.

San Francisco crews battle 110 fires over holiday, almost all caused by fireworks

In addition, a fire reported about 9:30 a.m. Sunday was burning multiple acres at the Gleneagles Golf Course at McLaren Park, with about 25 department personnel at the scene.

Mom of boy injured in hit-and-run urges driver to turn himself in

Friday, his mother, Amanda Jones spoke about his recovery. “He’s doing remarkably well under the circumstances,” she said.

Drugs, alcohol factor in fatal Woodside crash

The wreck was reported about 7:30 p.m. on Skyline south of Rapley Ranch Road, where a white BMW 540i was headed southbound a high rate of speed, the California Highway Patrol said.

Grizzly Peak to close at 5 a.m. for 24 hours to prevent gridlock on the Fourth

There have been five vegetation fires along the road in Oakland since June 1, at least one caused by illegal fireworks, Oakland fire spokesman Michael Hunt said. 

Fire displaces 15 people in San Francisco's Mission District

The fire department responded about 2:20 p.m. to a blaze at 2966 Mission St., which is the address of the Old Jerusalem Restaurant.

SFPD asking for public's help locating two stolen dogs

San Francisco police are investigating Tubby's disappearance as a potential theft, according to the department. 

Solano County D.A. recuses her office from review of two deadly Vallejo police shootings

The Solano County district attorney on Thursday said she is recusing her office from reviewing the deadly Vallejo police officer shootings of Sean Monterrosa and Willie McCoy.

7-year-old boy riding scooter injured in Martinez hit-and-run

A 7-year-old boy had to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital after a hit-and-run collision in Martinez on Thursday, California Highway Patrol said. 

Tesla workers rally, call for health department protections during COVID-19 pandemic

Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tesla workers rally for safety and protections during COVID-19 pandemic
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Workers said some who are vulnerable or who have vulnerable family members have been fired because they are concerned about returning to work.?