PG&E Saratoga substation fire briefly knocks out power to thousands
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.
Power fully restored in San Francisco after massive weekend outage: PG&E
PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.
PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.
San Francisco mayor asked Waymo to remove robotaxis during outage
Mayor Daniel Lurie said he contacted Waymo’s chief executive officer and asked the company to remove its cars from city streets during the outage.
Mayor Daniel Lurie said he contacted Waymo’s chief executive officer and asked the company to remove its cars from city streets during the outage.
Days-long outage hits elderly, low-income residents hardest in San Francisco
A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.
A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.
San Francisco power outage: What caused fire at PG&E substation?
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday voiced frustration with Pacific Gas and Electric after a massive power outage left about 130,000 customers without electricity over the weekend and the utility shifted its restoration timeline.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday voiced frustration with Pacific Gas and Electric after a massive power outage left about 130,000 customers without electricity over the weekend and the utility shifted its restoration timeline.
Power restored to much of San Francisco
Power remained out for roughly 3,800 homes and businesses in San Francisco on Monday morning following a massive outage that darkened the city, caused food to rot and Waymo cars to stall without traffic lights over the weekend.
Power remained out for roughly 3,800 homes and businesses in San Francisco on Monday morning following a massive outage that darkened the city, caused food to rot and Waymo cars to stall without traffic lights over the weekend.
PG&E outage leaves 19,000 customers without power across San Francisco
PG&E said the outage began shortly after noon Saturday in the western part of the city before spreading to several neighborhoods, including most of downtown.
PG&E said the outage began shortly after noon Saturday in the western part of the city before spreading to several neighborhoods, including most of downtown.
125,000 left without power in SF after massive PG&E outage
PG&E's outage map showed that more than 30% of its users in San Francisco were affected by the blackouts.
PG&E's outage map showed that more than 30% of its users in San Francisco were affected by the blackouts.
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
Tesla faces possible sales ban in California over 'misleading' Autopilot marketing
For a decade, Tesla has sold drivers on the idea that its vehicles could nearly drive themselves. That messaging helped the company’s Fremont plant produce between 500,000 and 650,000 vehicles a year. But selling those cars in California may soon become more difficult.
For a decade, Tesla has sold drivers on the idea that its vehicles could nearly drive themselves. That messaging helped the company’s Fremont plant produce between 500,000 and 650,000 vehicles a year. But selling those cars in California may soon become more difficult.
DMV threatens ban on Tesla sales over 'deceptive' advertising
The Calif. Dept. of Motor Vehicles this week threatened a ban on all Tesla sales because it said the car maker uses deceptive marketing around its "autopilot" feature that could lead to harm.
The Calif. Dept. of Motor Vehicles this week threatened a ban on all Tesla sales because it said the car maker uses deceptive marketing around its "autopilot" feature that could lead to harm.
Woman ejected from SF Hayes Valley restaurant in viral video arrested for public intoxication
A woman who was made infamous for a now viral video that documents her behavior at a Hayes Valley restaurant over the weekend in San Francisco, was arrested for public intoxication, police say.
A woman who was made infamous for a now viral video that documents her behavior at a Hayes Valley restaurant over the weekend in San Francisco, was arrested for public intoxication, police say.
Car lands on BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley, major traffic impact
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
Grand jury indicts Alameda County deputies in Maurice Monk death at Santa Rita Jail
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies were arraigned Tuesday morning following a new grand jury indictment regarding the in-custody death of Maurice Monk roughly four years ago.
Three Alameda County sheriff's deputies were arraigned Tuesday morning following a new grand jury indictment regarding the in-custody death of Maurice Monk roughly four years ago.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Oakland approves contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras
After four hours of discussion, the Oakland City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday night to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras across the city.
After four hours of discussion, the Oakland City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday night to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras across the city.
Netflix facing class action lawsuit over Warner Bros. deal
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
NTSB investigates gas line strike after explosion injures six near Hayward
Federal investigators are examining a gas line strike that led to a massive explosion in an Ashland neighborhood near Hayward.
Federal investigators are examining a gas line strike that led to a massive explosion in an Ashland neighborhood near Hayward.
Los Angeles woman finds man hiding in trunk of self-driving Waymo
A California woman expecting an empty Waymo taxi instead found a man hiding in the vehicle’s trunk, prompting new questions about the safety of driverless ride services.
A California woman expecting an empty Waymo taxi instead found a man hiding in the vehicle’s trunk, prompting new questions about the safety of driverless ride services.