Judge ends federal oversight over Oakland PD after 23 years, longest in US history

A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.

2nd BART shooting suspect remains outsanding in violence that injured 3 bystanders

Police are still searching for the second of two shooting suspects involved in gunfire at a BART station's transfer platform in Pittsburg Monday night. 

Judge ends federal oversight over Oakland PD after 23 years
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A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.

Will OPD oversight last one more year? Judge to decide

Federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department could end on Tuesday afternoon, or, it possibly could last one more year.

Apple loses record $5.7B in verdict over patent dispute

A jury awarded a tech company over $5.7 billion after determining that Apple infringed claims from two patents.

Vallejo police vehicle goes up in flames following electrical failure

A Vallejo Police Department vehicle caught on fire while an officer was driving along westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield on Thursday. Officials say an electrical failure appears to be the cause of the fire. 

Angel Island controlled burn draws backlash after smoke inundates Bay Area communities

A controlled burn on Angel Island sent thick smoke into several Bay Area communities due to botched wind forecasts. Local officials and residents expressed frustration over disrupted daily routines, closed schools, and health impacts.

Starbucks to close 250 stores this week

Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.

Oakland leaders call for end to 23-year federal police oversight

A broad coalition of Oakland community leaders on Wednesday called for an end to more than two decades of federal oversight of the city's police department, arguing the city can handle matters on its own.

Highway 101 in San Francisco closing for weekend roadwork

A stretch of Highway 101 in San Francisco will be completely shut down for the weekend as Caltrans continues repair work.

Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you

The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.

Fire reignites at Moss Landing battery plant where massive blaze burned last year

A fire broke out Friday morning at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, prompting serious warnings from the fire district to go inside immediately. 

Amazon announces hourly wage hikes: Here's how much

Amazon announced a pay raise and new benefits for its thousands of employees, including discounts on eligible groceries.

SJPD officer fired after using Flock cameras to help cousin accused of domestic violence

A San Jose police officer was fired after the chief said he used a personal phone to access Flock camera data to help his cousin, who was accused of domestic violence.

California retires 46-year license plate format, debuts mirrored sequence

California is transitioning to a new mirrored license plate format as the state exhausts its long-running seven-character sequence after decades of vehicle registrations.

Feds: 2 Oakland police officers faked helicopter pilot certifications

Two Oakland police officers allegedly faked some FAA helicopter pilot certifications, prompting the police chief on Thursday to post a message on Instagram, saying he is working with federal authorities to cooperate with the case. 

Disney College Program participant killed in lightning strike; Good Samaritans recount rescue attempt

Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.