Amazon Freevee is shutting down

Freevee, the ad-supported streaming service from Amazon, is shutting down as the company consolidates its content under Prime Video.

Bay Area Council pushes for CHP deployment to reduce BART crimes

After recent attacks on or near BART trains, there are calls to get crimes under control with a renewed call to deploy highway patrol officers, even though BART leaders say they have a handle on it.

Bay Area Council pushes for CHP deployment to reduce BART crimes
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After recent attacks on or near BART trains, there are calls to get crimes under control with a renewed effort to deploy highway patrol officers, even though BART leaders say they have a handle on it.

AAPI groups and business leaders ask Newsom to deploy CHP on BART

The Bay Area Council, along with a coalition of more than 100 Asian American Pacific Islander groups and others, on Wednesday, formally asked California Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy the California Highway Patrol across the BART system to address recent instances of violence. 

Oakland sees first homicide in over a month

Police are investigating Oakland's first homicide since September after a shooting was reported Wednesday afternoon.

Amazon Haul to compete with Shein, Temu: What to know

Amazon’s new storefront will primarily feature products for consumers at affordable prices. Here's what you need to know.

9 deputies, 2 medical staff charged with Santa Rita Jail death of Oakland man

The outgoing Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday charged nine sheriff's deputies and two medical employees with the death of an Oakland man who had been languishing in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days before anyone noticed he was no longer alive. 

Ex-Alameda County sheriff's deputy sentenced to 50 years for double homicide

A former Alameda County sheriff's deputy was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison for the murders of his girlfriend and her husband. 

'Rare' renovated San Francisco firehouse hits the market for $8M

A piece of San Francisco history has hit the real estate market: a rare renovated firehouse that dates back to the early 1900s.

Criminal charges pending in Santa Rita Jail death of Maurice Monk: memo, sister

Criminal charges are pending against several deputies, and possibly medical staff, in the tragic death of an Oakland man who languished in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days before deputies discovered his body on a bunk, near a pool of his own urine and fluids, according to a memo from the sheriff and an interview with the man's sister.

PG&E sees unplanned power outages as Diablo Winds whip throughout the region

As strong gusts blast Northern California on Wednesday, PG&E is reporting outages to 7,500 Bay Area customers due to weather issues like downed wires, on top of more than 16,000 in the region already affected by planned public safety power shutoffs.

Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain

Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.

Thieves steal computers from Oakland Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls club of Oakland is dealing with a major setback after thousands of dollars’ worth of technology was stolen from them in a burglary on Wednesday.

These 2 Northern California polling spots may be affected by PG&E power shutoff

Pacific Gas & Electric is notifying 15,000 customers in 17 counties that the utility may shut off their power on Tuesday, but officials also said that only two polling places are in the affected outage area.

The new Starbucks strategy: Will CEO Brian Niccol’s plan work?

Starbucks' new chief executive announced a series of changes this week aimed at drawing back customers as the company navigates unionization pressures, declining foot traffic, and frequent leadership changes.