Hazmat investigation underway near CHP San Jose office
Authorities are at the scene of a hazardous materials investigation at the CHP - San Jose division office.
Authorities are at the scene of a hazardous materials investigation at the CHP - San Jose division office.
Man accidentally shoots himself in the leg New Years morning
The man fired a handgun accidentally at 1:40 a.m., injuring himself, police said. The incident took place in the 1200 block of Fritzen Street, according to police.
The man fired a handgun accidentally at 1:40 a.m., injuring himself, police said. The incident took place in the 1200 block of Fritzen Street, according to police.
A call for unity at Oakland's annual Oscar Grant vigil
The noon rally at the station at 3401 E. 12th St. will celebrate the life of Grant, who was fatally shot by former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle on New Year's Day in 2009.
The noon rally at the station at 3401 E. 12th St. will celebrate the life of Grant, who was fatally shot by former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle on New Year's Day in 2009.
Uber, Postmates sue to challenge California's new labor law
The lawsuit filed in US court on Monday argues that the law set to take effect Wednesday violates federal and state equal protection and due process guarantees.
The lawsuit filed in US court on Monday argues that the law set to take effect Wednesday violates federal and state equal protection and due process guarantees.
OPD veteran Danielle Outlaw named Philadelphia's 1st black female police commissioner
The first black woman named to lead Philadelphia’s troubled police department pledged to be a “conduit” between the community and police and to address the racist and sexist tensions dividing the force.
The first black woman named to lead Philadelphia’s troubled police department pledged to be a “conduit” between the community and police and to address the racist and sexist tensions dividing the force.
Tenderloin officers arrest auto burglary suspect
Officers arrived and arrested 40-year-old Steven Mills, who was found with property from the victim's car and burglary tools, police said.
Officers arrived and arrested 40-year-old Steven Mills, who was found with property from the victim's car and burglary tools, police said.
Woman struck, killed by vehicle while crossing San Jose street
The woman, whose identity was not available late Saturday night, was reported lying in the road on Oakland Road at McKay Drive about 5:45 p.m. Saturday, San Jose police Sgt. Enrique Garcia said.
The woman, whose identity was not available late Saturday night, was reported lying in the road on Oakland Road at McKay Drive about 5:45 p.m. Saturday, San Jose police Sgt. Enrique Garcia said.
Man dies in Oakland apartment fire
The man, who appeared to be in his 50s, likely died from smoke inhalation in the fire in a four-plex in the 800 block of 47th Street near UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, said fire department spokesman Michael Hunt. The victim had only minor visible burns, Hunt said.
The man, who appeared to be in his 50s, likely died from smoke inhalation in the fire in a four-plex in the 800 block of 47th Street near UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, said fire department spokesman Michael Hunt. The victim had only minor visible burns, Hunt said.
SFPD arrests auto burglary suspect
40-year-old Steven Mills was located with burglary tools on him.
40-year-old Steven Mills was located with burglary tools on him.
63-year-old woman killed in San Jose
The woman is the 60th pedestrian to die in San Jose this year.
The woman is the 60th pedestrian to die in San Jose this year.
Apartment fire kills one man in Oakland
The fire broke out Saturday night.
The fire broke out Saturday night.
Elon Musk: Las Vegas transit system may be ready in 2020
Musk tweeted that The Boring Company’s underground tunnel project in Las Vegas will be “hopefully fully operational” in 2020, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Musk tweeted that The Boring Company’s underground tunnel project in Las Vegas will be “hopefully fully operational” in 2020, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
PG&E rates to increase starting New Year's Day
Come the new year, Pacific Gas & Electric customers will see an increase in their monthly bills.
Come the new year, Pacific Gas & Electric customers will see an increase in their monthly bills.
Downed power line shuts down North Bay road
Power is out to 73 customers Friday morning in Nicasio in unincorporated Marin County due to a downed power pole, according to PG&E.
Power is out to 73 customers Friday morning in Nicasio in unincorporated Marin County due to a downed power pole, according to PG&E.
Starbucks giving away free drinks through Dec. 31 at ‘pop-up parties’ nationwide
Each day, customers can get a free tall espresso beverage from 1 to 2 p.m. local time at select stores across the U.S.
Each day, customers can get a free tall espresso beverage from 1 to 2 p.m. local time at select stores across the U.S.
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick to resign from board, effectively severing ties with company
In a statement, Uber said Kalanick is leaving the board to focus on his new business and philanthropic endeavors.
In a statement, Uber said Kalanick is leaving the board to focus on his new business and philanthropic endeavors.
Nine people injured in Fairfield wrong-way DUI crash
The wreck occurred at 12:03 a.m. when a white Toyota Corolla - heading west in the eastbound lanes of I-80 between Chadbourne Road and the state Highway 12 junction.
The wreck occurred at 12:03 a.m. when a white Toyota Corolla - heading west in the eastbound lanes of I-80 between Chadbourne Road and the state Highway 12 junction.
Deputies detain man driving stolen car in Lafayette, locate two firearms
The suspect vehicle was seen going westbound on state Highway 24 near the Pleasant Hill Road exit in Lafayette and deputies followed, but did not chase, the vehicle to West Oakland, where it was pulled over at Willow and Goss streets, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
The suspect vehicle was seen going westbound on state Highway 24 near the Pleasant Hill Road exit in Lafayette and deputies followed, but did not chase, the vehicle to West Oakland, where it was pulled over at Willow and Goss streets, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
16-year-old boy arrested after shooting 50-year-old man in Oakland
The shooting was reported at 4:17 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Pablo Ave., police said. The victim only suffered a graze wound and declined medical treatment. The suspect was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, police said.
The shooting was reported at 4:17 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Pablo Ave., police said. The victim only suffered a graze wound and declined medical treatment. The suspect was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, police said.
One killed, another injured in crash on Highway 152 in Santa Clara County
The wreck occurred about 5:11 p.m. Saturday at Highway 152 at Lovers Lane about five miles east of Gilroy, said CHP Sgt. Mark McNabb. A Jaguar was headed west "at a high rate of speed" when it veered into the eastbound lane and slammed head-on into a white GMC van.
The wreck occurred about 5:11 p.m. Saturday at Highway 152 at Lovers Lane about five miles east of Gilroy, said CHP Sgt. Mark McNabb. A Jaguar was headed west "at a high rate of speed" when it veered into the eastbound lane and slammed head-on into a white GMC van.