Google co-founders step aside as antitrust scrutiny heats up
Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping down as CEO and president, respectively, of Google parent company Alphabet. The move caps more than two decades during which the pair have shepherded the one-time startup they founded in a Silicon Valley garage. Pichai, who has been Google’s CEO since 2015, will now also head up Alphabet. The company isn’t filling Brin’s position as president.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping down as CEO and president, respectively, of Google parent company Alphabet. The move caps more than two decades during which the pair have shepherded the one-time startup they founded in a Silicon Valley garage. Pichai, who has been Google’s CEO since 2015, will now also head up Alphabet. The company isn’t filling Brin’s position as president.
PG&E failed to inspect aging tower before deadly Camp Fire
Regulators faulted PG&E after finding its inspectors did not physically climb and inspect the tower implicated in sparking the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Regulators faulted PG&E after finding its inspectors did not physically climb and inspect the tower implicated in sparking the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Google co-founders Larry Page, Sergey Brin step down as execs of parent Alphabet
The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet.
The co-founders of Google are stepping down as executives of its parent company, Alphabet.
Workers fired from Google plan federal labor complaint, alleging retaliation
Four workers who were fired from Google last week say they plan to file a federal labor complaint against the Mountain View-basked tech giant, claiming they were retaliated against. Google said the workers violated its data security policy.
Four workers who were fired from Google last week say they plan to file a federal labor complaint against the Mountain View-basked tech giant, claiming they were retaliated against. Google said the workers violated its data security policy.
San Jose police investigate shooting that left two men with non-life threatening injuries
Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Story Road and Clemence Ave.
Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the area of Story Road and Clemence Ave.
Live grenade safely removed from back yard of Oakland residence
Police were called just before noon Friday about the grenade found in the 4900 block of Daisy Street, just off Interstate Highway 580 near Mills College, Oakland police Officer Felicia Aisthorpe said Saturday.
Police were called just before noon Friday about the grenade found in the 4900 block of Daisy Street, just off Interstate Highway 580 near Mills College, Oakland police Officer Felicia Aisthorpe said Saturday.
Pedestrian killed in San Jose hit-and-run identified as 40-year-old man
Hieu Trung Dinh was hit by a car at Foxworthy Avenue and Rubino Drive and found face down on the curb about 4:20 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hieu Trung Dinh was hit by a car at Foxworthy Avenue and Rubino Drive and found face down on the curb about 4:20 a.m., police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shots fired at Fremont Target after video games stolen
5 people arrested after shots were fired into the air on Black Friday at a Target store in Fremont
5 people arrested after shots were fired into the air on Black Friday at a Target store in Fremont
Starbucks barista writes ‘Pig’ on police officer’s cup
An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.
An Oklahoma police officer got a Starbucks cup with the word "Pig" on a label and the company later apologized for the incident.
Judge grants San Bruno request for PG&E probation modification
The probation called for PG&E managers and employees to perform 10,000 hours of community service, but San Bruno asked to have the last portion replaced by the wildfire prevention project.
The probation called for PG&E managers and employees to perform 10,000 hours of community service, but San Bruno asked to have the last portion replaced by the wildfire prevention project.
New Amazon delivery hubs coming to Milpitas, Livermore
Amazon is expanding its territory in the Bay Area.The company plans to add new locations in Milpitas and Livermore.
Amazon is expanding its territory in the Bay Area.The company plans to add new locations in Milpitas and Livermore.
Talk of taking over PG&E continues at latest town hall meeting
With the recent PG&E outage still fresh, many attendees expressed anger with the utility.
With the recent PG&E outage still fresh, many attendees expressed anger with the utility.
At least two vehicles towed, several suspects detained after Oakland sideshows
The Oakland Police Department's helicopter followed the fleeing car and directed patrol officers in cars to the fleeing driver, police said.
The Oakland Police Department's helicopter followed the fleeing car and directed patrol officers in cars to the fleeing driver, police said.
Bicyclist killed in Pinole
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the death.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the death.
Witnesses to injury crash on San Mateo bridge sought
The accident reported at 1:48 a.m. about one-half-mile west of the toll plaza, where a 25-year-old woman was in a black 2014 Volkswagen Jetta sedan stopped on the right shoulder.
The accident reported at 1:48 a.m. about one-half-mile west of the toll plaza, where a 25-year-old woman was in a black 2014 Volkswagen Jetta sedan stopped on the right shoulder.
Lawmakers explore options for restructuring PG&E
The popular idea would take some serious work. In addition to the billions of dollars it would take to shore up infrastructure, the plan would require approval from state regulators and getting the utility to buy into the plan.
The popular idea would take some serious work. In addition to the billions of dollars it would take to shore up infrastructure, the plan would require approval from state regulators and getting the utility to buy into the plan.
Local leaders fed up with power shutoffs eye a solution
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf want to see the utility become customer-owned. Greg Lee reports.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf want to see the utility become customer-owned. Greg Lee reports.
Crews control early morning 2-alarm fire at San Jose strip mall
Firefighters responded shortly before 5 a.m. to the blaze in the 1100 block of Hillsdale Avenue, near the Almaden Expressway.
Firefighters responded shortly before 5 a.m. to the blaze in the 1100 block of Hillsdale Avenue, near the Almaden Expressway.
San Jose strip mall fire under investigation
Flames broke out at the complex on Hillside Ave near Almaden Expressway.
Flames broke out at the complex on Hillside Ave near Almaden Expressway.
Elon Musk touts 146,000 orders for Tesla's electric pickup truck
Elon Musk says Tesla has received nearly 150,000 orders for its new electric pickup truck since the automaker revealed the futuristic vehicle earlier this week to mixed reviews.
Elon Musk says Tesla has received nearly 150,000 orders for its new electric pickup truck since the automaker revealed the futuristic vehicle earlier this week to mixed reviews.