Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Car crash involving 4 cars ends in injuries, death in Gilroy
An afternoon vehicle collision involving at least four cars in Gilroy claimed the life of one driver and severely injured another.
An afternoon vehicle collision involving at least four cars in Gilroy claimed the life of one driver and severely injured another.
Starbucks Red Cup Day: Here are the details
Red Cup Day at Starbucks is here.
Red Cup Day at Starbucks is here.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks holiday drinks return with Refreshers for 1st time: see the menu
The 2024 holiday menu comes as Starbucks' new CEO also announced a series of changes this month aimed at drawing back customers.
The 2024 holiday menu comes as Starbucks' new CEO also announced a series of changes this month aimed at drawing back customers.
San Jose Councilman Omar Torres' arrest stems from child sex crime allegations in 1990s, police say
The police chief and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, detailing the allegations and next steps for Torres' city council seat.
The police chief and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, detailing the allegations and next steps for Torres' city council seat.
Desperate search underway for 18-year-old missing in San Francisco since Halloween
An intense search is underway for an 18-year-old woman who disappeared in San Francisco on Halloween night.
An intense search is underway for an 18-year-old woman who disappeared in San Francisco on Halloween night.
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.
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.
San Jose police address Councilman Omar Torres' arrest on child sex crime charges
Embattled San Jose councilmember Omar Torres was arrested on Tuesday, according to Torres' attorney.
Embattled San Jose councilmember Omar Torres was arrested on Tuesday, according to Torres' attorney.
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.
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.
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.