PG&E won't pay $4M Camp Fire fine from $13.5B wildfire victim's fund

PG&E announced in San Francisco Monday that it has given up a controversial plan to pay a $4 million criminal fine to Butte County out of a proposed $13.5 billion trust to compensate wildfire victims.

Tilden Park hiker rescued after medical emergency

The call about the hiker on the Seaview Trail in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley came in about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, a park district dispatcher said.

SFPD offers $100K reward for info on 2016 murder, disappearance

On April 8, 2016 the body of Nicole Fitts was found buried in McLaren Park by San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department employees. That was three days after Nicole and Arianna were reported missing by family members.

SFPD investigating deaths as possible murder-suicide

Officers were called to the room on Cyril Magnin Street shortly after 2 p.m. and found the man and woman dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

Police warn about door-to-door coronavirus scams

"These subjects are apparently asking for entry into residences to conduct inspections or searches," police said in a news release. "Neither the CDC nor SFDPH have personnel going door-to-door conducting inspections."

One injured in overnight San Francisco building fire

The fire was first reported at the two-story garage center and office space at 64 Golden Gate Ave. at 2:32 a.m., San Francisco Fire Department Lt. Jonathan Baxter said.

Kaiser Permanente cancels $900M Oakland headquarters project

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says now Kaiser plans to stay in its existing offices seven East Bay buildings instead of a single tower in downtown Oakland.

PG&E supports health care workers, donates nearly 1 million surgical, N95 masks

Pacific Gas and Electric announced on Friday they are donating nearly one million surgical and N95 masks to help support health care professionals in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Suspect wanted after Bay Bridge crash, carjacking

Three lanes are blocked in the east bound direction because of the crash. It's not clear if the carjacking suspect got away or was apprehended.

PG&E reaches bankruptcy deal with California governor

Pacific Gas & Electric and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a deal Friday that removes one of the last hurdles for the nation’s largest utility to emerge from a bankruptcy triggered by its massive liabilities from wildfires.

San Jose police cracking down on non-essential businesses operating during shelter-in-place order

In light of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shelter-in-place order, San Jose city officials are providing clarity about which businesses can remain open. The San Jose Police department has begun outreach to city businesses through its Health Compliance Units. Four such units are working during the day and evening shifts. For officers Andrew Gomez and Jimmy Vela, who work in the department's Health Compliance Unit, an extra shift equals another day in the frontline battle against the coronavirus.

Oakland police employee tests positive for COVID-19

The employee is currently offsite, self-quarantined, and recovering. The employee has not been to work since March 15, 2020. 

San Jose Mayor Liccardo, Chief of Police Garcia update on need and enforcement of shelter in place
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San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined San Jose Chief of Police Eddie Garcia Friday morning to discuss the importance of residents staying home, and how residents can report businesses that are not in compliance with the order.

Tesla agrees to suspend vehicle production at Fremont factory

KTVU learned on Wednesday that thousands of employees were told to continue showing up to work despite a shelter in place order that began at midnight Tuesday.

Tesla to close production at Fremont factory
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The electric car maker has been criticized for calling its car production business "essential."

Reserve officer with San Jose police department tests positive for COVID-19

San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia and San Jose Police Officers Association President Paul Kelly are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce the start of self-quarantining for some officers in the department in light of the positive test.