CHP to pay $10M for paralyzing Salinas man high on meth, armed with gun
The California Highway Patrol agreed to pay $10 million to a mother after a jury found two of its officers violated her son's constitutional rights by shooting him nearly 45 times and paralyzing him, even though he was high on methamphetamine, armed at times with a gun and later convicted of assaulting police, stealing a car, hit-and-run and DUI.
The California Highway Patrol agreed to pay $10 million to a mother after a jury found two of its officers violated her son's constitutional rights by shooting him nearly 45 times and paralyzing him, even though he was high on methamphetamine, armed at times with a gun and later convicted of assaulting police, stealing a car, hit-and-run and DUI.
Fire season starting out fast and furious: fireworks a threat as July 4th approaches
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
PG&E hires second security guard for CEO
Pacific Gas & Electric has hired a second executive protection officer in three months to guard its CEO amid rising security concerns.
Pacific Gas & Electric has hired a second executive protection officer in three months to guard its CEO amid rising security concerns.
Musk launches Tesla AI robotaxi in Austin with flat fees under $5
Elon Musk's Tesla enters the self-driving taxi game, an industry with big names like Waymo and Zoox in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
Elon Musk's Tesla enters the self-driving taxi game, an industry with big names like Waymo and Zoox in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
'Elevated to near-critical' fire threat for parts of East Bay
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
San Jose police officer arrested, held without bail
An officer with the San Jose Police Department was arrested and is being held without bail in the Santa Clara County Jail.
An officer with the San Jose Police Department was arrested and is being held without bail in the Santa Clara County Jail.
Most power restored after PG&E's first wildfire shutoffs of summer season
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
PG&E shuts off power in these Bay Area cities
As the utility forewarned, Pacific Gas & Electric turned off power to a portion of customers, mostly in the East Bay, on Thursday in a preventive measure to reduce the risk of wildfires as high winds and dry conditions are expected through Saturday.
As the utility forewarned, Pacific Gas & Electric turned off power to a portion of customers, mostly in the East Bay, on Thursday in a preventive measure to reduce the risk of wildfires as high winds and dry conditions are expected through Saturday.
Dozens arrested in dismantling Tenderloin drug market effort in a single night
The San Francisco Police Department announced that more than two dozen people were arrested and hundreds of grams of narcotics were seized Tuesday night in continued efforts to dismantle the drug market in the city.
The San Francisco Police Department announced that more than two dozen people were arrested and hundreds of grams of narcotics were seized Tuesday night in continued efforts to dismantle the drug market in the city.
Emergency alert app launches in San Jose, hours before Ranch Place Fire
A new emergency notification system was launched in San Jose yesterday, just before the Ranch Place Fire sparked.
A new emergency notification system was launched in San Jose yesterday, just before the Ranch Place Fire sparked.
Residents in these Bay Area counties may see power shutoffs
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it could cut power in parts of the Bay Area as soon as Thursday due to elevated fire danger.
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it could cut power in parts of the Bay Area as soon as Thursday due to elevated fire danger.
PG&E says power shutoffs likely for parts of Bay Area
Power shutoffs are likely for parts of the Bay Area in the coming days, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.
Power shutoffs are likely for parts of the Bay Area in the coming days, according to Pacific Gas and Electric.
Evacuation orders lifted for East San Jose vegetation fire
Firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire got the upper hand in battling a nearly 100-acre vegetation fire that started late Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 75% contained and earlier evacutation orders had been lifted by late evening.
Firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire got the upper hand in battling a nearly 100-acre vegetation fire that started late Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 75% contained and earlier evacutation orders had been lifted by late evening.
San Francisco Medical Examiner seeks public's help to identify deceased man
The San Francisco Police Department released a sketch of the man on Monday.
The San Francisco Police Department released a sketch of the man on Monday.
Pink Triangle atop San Francisco's Twin Peaks vandalized, police make arrest
San Francisco police have made an arrest in a vandalism case involving the Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks.
San Francisco police have made an arrest in a vandalism case involving the Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks.
San Jose encampment sweeps continue, advocates respond too
A newly formed rapid response group is responding to unhoused encampment sweeps in San Jose. The goal is to quickly respond with legal and other information and to monitor the progress of the city sweeps. The group deployed for the first time on Monday to a sweep along the Guadalupe River near the San Jose Airport.
A newly formed rapid response group is responding to unhoused encampment sweeps in San Jose. The goal is to quickly respond with legal and other information and to monitor the progress of the city sweeps. The group deployed for the first time on Monday to a sweep along the Guadalupe River near the San Jose Airport.
Info sought in 2021 Oakland homicide by police
Authorities are bringing renewed attention to a homicide in Oakland that has gone cold and left a young man dead.
Authorities are bringing renewed attention to a homicide in Oakland that has gone cold and left a young man dead.
78-year-old Livermore man dies at Santa Rita Jail
A 78-year-old man has died at Santa Rita Jail, Alameda County officials said.
A 78-year-old man has died at Santa Rita Jail, Alameda County officials said.
Alleged San Jose sideshow promoter arrested
A San Jose man is accused of promoting multiple sideshows throughout the city while on probation, police said Friday.
A San Jose man is accused of promoting multiple sideshows throughout the city while on probation, police said Friday.