Vallejo residents demand transparency after release of police badge-bending report
Members of the Vallejo community gathered at a town hall meeting to address police reform and demand answers following the release of a report detailing a controversial police ritual known as "badge bending."
Members of the Vallejo community gathered at a town hall meeting to address police reform and demand answers following the release of a report detailing a controversial police ritual known as "badge bending."
Oakland pays $17M for death following police 'ghost chase'
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
Body cam: Oakland police kill man with makeshift spears
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
San Francisco officers mistakenly entered wrong plate before violent arrest, watchdog finds
A San Francisco police watchdog agency found that two officers used excessive force during a 2024 arrest after entering the wrong license plate number into their computer system.
A San Francisco police watchdog agency found that two officers used excessive force during a 2024 arrest after entering the wrong license plate number into their computer system.
Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights
Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Oakland hiring constitutional policing head as federal oversight nears end. What does this mean?
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
What Should Stay Out of the Lunchbox?
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, gives insight.
What kids eat during the school day can have a big impact on how they perform in class. From stronger immune systems to better concentration, experts say good nutrition is one of the best back-to-school tools parents can provide. Beth Goodridge, registered dietician at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, gives insight.
Happy tears: Young Oakland man is surprised with a work van and tools for his new business
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled for being unstable
The new recall involves EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers sold on Amazon between August 2024 and April 2026 for over $100.
The new recall involves EnHomee 15-Drawer 51" Dressers sold on Amazon between August 2024 and April 2026 for over $100.
Woodside Fire in North Bay reaches 45% containment
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
Amazon to issue tariff refunds to some customers: What we know
Amazon’s CFO says the company will pass down a “limited” portion of the $600 million it’s received in tariff refunds to customers.
Amazon’s CFO says the company will pass down a “limited” portion of the $600 million it’s received in tariff refunds to customers.
Pinole man who murdered ex-girlfriend in front of their child sentenced to 50 years to life
The man who in 2024 killed his ex-girlfriend in front of their then-four-year-old son was sentenced on Friday to 50 years to life in prison.
The man who in 2024 killed his ex-girlfriend in front of their then-four-year-old son was sentenced on Friday to 50 years to life in prison.
Woodside Fire burns along Sonoma coast, smoke pollutes air quality in the North Bay
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Smoky air persists and is expected to worsen on Saturday in the North Bay from the wind-blown Woodside Fire, burning along the Sonoma County Coast. Late Friday, all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted, CAL FIRE said.
Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.
Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
SF Giants outfielder was on scooter that crashed with fire truck: sources
KTVU is learning more about the scooter crash over the weekend involving San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader.
KTVU is learning more about the scooter crash over the weekend involving San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader.
San Francisco police to step up Mid-Market patrols after shootings
San Francisco police plan to maintain an increased presence in the mid-Market neighborhood for at least the next week following three separate shootings earlier this week within a two-block radius of Market Street.
San Francisco police plan to maintain an increased presence in the mid-Market neighborhood for at least the next week following three separate shootings earlier this week within a two-block radius of Market Street.
Gov. Newsom dispatches CAL FIRE team to help fight Washington fires
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to deploy a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team to Washington State to help manage the Sinlahekin Fire, which is burning in rural Okanogan County.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to deploy a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team to Washington State to help manage the Sinlahekin Fire, which is burning in rural Okanogan County.