Oakland's interim police chief eyes permanent role leading department

Oakland's interim police chief sat down with KTVU to talk about the city's lowering crime rate, staffing challenges and his bid to serve permanently as police chief.

SFPD say someone barricaded in a Tenderloin home after an assault

The San Francisco Police Department say the situation has been resolved after officers and crisis negotiations specialists worked towards a peaceful resolution in the Tenderloin Tuesday afternoon. Officials say that's where someone had barricaded inside a home following an assault. 

Suspect in deadly Lafayette stabbing apparently targeted victim

A troubling Facebook post has emerged suggesting the suspect in a deadly weekend stabbing in Lafayette may have targeted the victim.

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors in $44B Twitter deal

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not "scheme" to mislead investors. 

Waymo complaint over kids riding alone
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Charles Grasso, crash liaison officer at the Transportation Safety Research Center, gives insight on Waymo facing safety complaint.

NHTSA heightens investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance system

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials deepened their probe of Tesla’s driver-assistance system after the federal agency received reports of multiple crashes.

Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices

Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.

Disney reveals Disney Believe as name of next cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday that its new cruise ship will be called Disney Believe and arrive in late 2027.

Jury weighs claims Elon Musk misled investors in $44B Twitter deal

A jury is now deliberating whether Elon Musk misled investors with comments he made while attempting to buy Twitter in 2022.

Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander

A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother. 

Amazon launches 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries

Amazon just launched new, ultrafast shipping options in some U.S. cities. Here are the details.

CHP impounds 14 vehicles connected to Bay Bridge holiday-season sideshow

The California Highway Patrol on Monday announced their San Francisco office has impounded 14 vehicles connected to a sideshow on the Bay Bridge that happened two days after Christmas this past year.

Person who allegedly brandished gun while driving barricades in SF Nob Hill

The San Francisco Police Department issued an alert on Monday for residents to avoid the area of California Street between Hyde and Larkin streets where a person who allegedly brandished a gun had barricaded.

San Francisco first responders prepare for a busy weekend of parades and fan fests

It's going to be a busy weekend in San Francisco, and beautiful weather is sure to draw big crowds. The warm weather is here, and there is plenty to do in the city to enjoy the festivities.

Woman dies at Santa Rita Jail after being sent back from hospital

A 37-year-old Oakland woman died Friday at Santa Rita Jail after a trip to the hospital the day before, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. 

Disneyland swatting hoax: Anaheim police investigating false mass shooting report

Anaheim police are investigating a swatting hoax at Disneyland involving false reports of a mass shooting and bomb threats amid heightened FBI security warnings.