Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May

“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.

Oakland agrees to pay $1.4M to mother of homeless man killed by police

Joshua Pawlik's death led to the firing of five officers, the ouster of Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and questions about the overuse of the department's Bearcat armored vehicle,

Man who refused to comply with shelter-in-place order was selling drugs, police say

Wilmer Vargas-Arrazola, 20, was taken into custody at Leavenworth and McAllister streets and charged with the shelter violation and possession of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl for sale. Police also seized $477 in cash.

PG&E fined $900,000 for gas explosion in San Francisco

An investigation into a 2017 gas explosion in San Francisco has resulted in a citation and $900,000 fine for utility PG&E because it failed to properly seal and cap a line more than 14 years ago.

Apple Music comes to Samsung Smart TVs

Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music right away on their Samsung Smart TVs.

PG&E CEO Bill Johnson announces retirement when utility resolves bankruptcy case

PG&E needs to exit bankruptcy by June 30 to qualify for coverage from a wildfire insurance fund the state created last summer. Without that coverage, the utility’s plan won’t be financially viable.

SUV drives through fence down a hill in San Francisco; 1 dead, 2 injured

One person died Tuesday night in San Francisco when an SUV drove through a fence near the 280 freeway and dropped down a hill into a parking lot below. 

Oakland police continue sideshow enforcement, break up two gatherings Saturday night

Police responded just after 7 p.m. Saturday to the intersection of Maritime Street and Middle Harbor Road, within the Port of Oakland, where police Officer Johnna Watson said approximately 100 vehicles, and an unknown number of spectators, had gathered.

Hit-and-run driver kills Oakland man crossing street

Police were called to the 2600 block of 35th Avenue shortly after 8 p.m. on reports of a collision and learned that the man was in an unmarked crosswalk at the intersection of 35th and Brookdale avenues when he was struck by a vehicle described as a Mercedes R class MPV traveling northbound that fled the scene.

CHP investigating 2 deadly crashes; 1 involves stolen car

There were two fatal car crashes in the East Bay early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

Facebook to warn users who viewed coronavirus hoaxes

The new notice will be sent to users who have liked, reacted to, or commented on posts featuring harmful or false claims about COVID-19 after they have been removed by moderators.