High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires

Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.           

San Jose fire captain arrested on drug, burglary charges

A fire captain with the San Jose Fire Department was arrested Thursday after being named as a suspect for tampering with several controlled substances in the department's possession, a city spokesman said. 

Google’s online ad business found to be an illegal monopoly by federal judge

A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.

22-year-old says he washed feet in cell toilet after Santa Rita Jail homicide

A 22-year-old Oakland man has been charged with murder stemming from the death of his Santa Rita Jail cellmate, where he told deputies that he did it and then washed his feet in the toilet afterward, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Oakland's police department understaffed by 199 officers, study says

The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.

San Francisco police investigating fatal Tenderloin shooting, suspect in custody

Officers in San Francisco responded to the scene of a fatal shooting where at least one person died early Monday evening. Police say a suspect is in custody. 

Starbucks sets new dress code for workers as it revamps cafe look

Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for workers across its North American stores next month, as the coffee giant aims to refresh its store image and boost business under CEO Brian Niccol.

Teen leads Sonoma sheriff's deputies on 16-mile pursuit in alleged stolen truck

A 15-year-old led Sonoma County sheriff's deputies on a 16-mile chase in an alleged stolen vehicle, which resulted in a collision involving a deputy's vehicle, officials say. 

Nearly 70 arrested in single drug sweep operation in San Francisco

San Francisco authorities arrested dozens throughout the city in a single day in an effort to disrupt the drug market and narcotics sales in the city.

Police investigating homicide near Oakland schools

A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said. 

Teens arrested for human trafficking in Santa Clara County

Two 17-year-old boys in Santa Clara County were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking two teenage girls, San Jose police said Thursday.

SFPD say new technology is paying off, but does more surveillance equal less crime?

San Francisco police gave KTVU a behind-the-scenes peek at the new high-tech center officers are using to crack down on crime. Officers say it's already making a major difference, but privacy advocates have concerns.