Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking

The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking. 

SF lawmaker pitches bill aimed at streamlining takeover of electrical grid

San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.

Kaiser Permanente strike ends, 31K nurses returning to work Tuesday

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals in California and Hawaii are ending their historic strike on Tuesday following progress in contract talks.

Oakland search for new police chief is on

The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. 

'Designed to keep kids hooked': Common Sense Media weighs in on landmark social media trial

Nonprofit organization Common Sense Media on Wednesday weighed in on the landmark trial that could hold social media companies responsible for harms that come to children who use their platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Mark Zuckerberg faces jury in social media addiction trial
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Isaac Vaghefi, professor at Zicklin School of Business, at Baruch College, explains what could come out of Mark Zuckerberg's trial on social media addiction.

Disneyland to demolish office building for massive 6,000-space parking garage

Disneyland Resort has filed demolition permits for the Team Disney Anaheim East building to clear space for a new 6,000-space parking structure and pedestrian bridge.

Oakland drivers fed up over off-ramp that floods "every time" it rains

The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through. 

SJPD consolidates patrol districts: What this new police map means

The San Jose Police Department will reduce its patrol districts from 16 to 12 for the first time in 25 years, hoping to improve response times and balance officer workloads.