Rash of deadly shootings by police in Bay Area

​​​​​​​There have been six deadly officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area since Easter.

Bay Area police shootings have skyrocketed since Easter
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There's been a deadly police shooting in Richmond, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco, all of which have taken place since Easter. Henry Lee reports.

Regulators waive $200M fine on Pacific Gas & Electric for causing deadly fires

The waiver approved in a unanimous vote by California's Public Utilities Commission will deprive the state coffers of money to help offset losses income and sales taxes as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the state into a $54 billion budget deficit.

Stranded man helped by CHP officer after scooter runs out of power

A homeless man and his pup Happy became stranded on Route 66 between Barstow and Victorville Thursday after the man's scooter battery died. But an unlikely encounter may have saved both of their lives.

Regulators waive $200M fine on PG&E for causing deadly fires

The waiver approved in a unanimous vote by California’s Public Utilities Commission will deprive the state coffers of money to help offset losses income and sales taxes as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the state into a $54 billion budget deficit.

CHP continues to see increase in speeding during stay-at-home order

Last weekend, officers assigned to areas within the CHP-Golden Gate Division, arrested 84 people for driving under the influence and issued 1,572  citations for speeding. 

San Jose police hold first virtual memorial for fallen officers

On Wednesday, the San Jose Police department honored its fallen officers in a virtual ceremony. It’s the first time in the department’s history, the service was held this way due to the pandemic.

Ousted Oakland police chief files claim against city and 'out of control' commissioners

In a statement sent by PR strategist Sam Singer, Kirkpatrick said she had "raised alarms" about these issues seven times, but her reports went "largely unheeded" until she was fired in February "in retaliation for blowing the whistle." Kirkpatrick called the commissioners "out of control." 

62-year-old arrested for March assault that turned fatal

Wayne Waddell was arrested last Friday on suspicion of homicide and elder abuse for the attack that occurred on March 29.

COVID-19 forces firefighters to change tactics in preparation for wildfire season

Barely through the first week of May, and the green brush around the Bay Area is slowing turning brown, and quickly drying out. Experts say, coupled with a subpar rainy season that produced only half the average rainfall, it’s a recipe for potential disaster during fire season.

California sues Uber, Lyft claiming drivers misclassified as contractors

At 10:30 a.m., Becerra will be joined by Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott, and San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera in a virtual press briefing to make the announcement.

Kaiser Oakland medical workers make touching music video to say 'Thank you'

Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.

Man arrested for carjacking San Francisco vehicle, crashing in San Mateo

Shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Ingleside Station responded to the area of Velasco Avenue and Santos Street in the Sunnydale neighborhood on a report of a carjacking.