Oakland begins search for new police chief with first community forum
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
Target boycott over DEI continues, local advocates say company 'went around' true leaders
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Activists proclaimed in front of Target's Minneapolis headquarters that the boycott over reversed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) measures will continue despite Target's claims that the company is "moving forward."
Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks public safety
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
New emojis coming to Apple iPhones in latest update
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
Driver watching YouTube crashes into CHP car on Highway 101
A distracted driver who was watching YouTube videos on his phone crashed into the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle in San Mateo, authorities said.
A distracted driver who was watching YouTube videos on his phone crashed into the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle in San Mateo, authorities said.
Uber rolls out women-only option nationwide; what to know
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.
Judge denies holding sheriff's office in contempt over Santa Rita Jail heat claims
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has denied a request to hold the sheriff's office in contempt of court in the case of a man complaining that his cell is too hot. But the judge did schedule a resentencing date for the man who has been held at Santa Rita Jail for 13 years.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has denied a request to hold the sheriff's office in contempt of court in the case of a man complaining that his cell is too hot. But the judge did schedule a resentencing date for the man who has been held at Santa Rita Jail for 13 years.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Video: Santa Rita Jail deputies acknowledge 120-degree heat in cell
Leonard Jones, who holds the title of being among the longest held in Santa Rita Jail, is working toward reducing his 59-year prison sentence, while simultaneously fighting with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office over what he describes as unfair treatment, including being subjected to 120-degree heat at times in his cell.
Leonard Jones, who holds the title of being among the longest held in Santa Rita Jail, is working toward reducing his 59-year prison sentence, while simultaneously fighting with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office over what he describes as unfair treatment, including being subjected to 120-degree heat at times in his cell.
2 stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park, mix of juveniles and adults detained
One man is in life-threatening condition after he and another man were stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park on Wednesday.
One man is in life-threatening condition after he and another man were stabbed in San Francisco's Dolores Park on Wednesday.
Santa Rita Jail staff says they saved more than 330 lives in 2025
The staff at Santa Rita Jail saved 336 lives in 2025 – up from 250 the year before and the sheriff announced she's "updated" the mail system to reduce the influx of contraband coming in, according to a Tuesday news release from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
The staff at Santa Rita Jail saved 336 lives in 2025 – up from 250 the year before and the sheriff announced she's "updated" the mail system to reduce the influx of contraband coming in, according to a Tuesday news release from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Fremont's new police chief Floyd Mitchell starts next week
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Waymo faces scrutiny in San Francisco over past failures
Autonomous ride-hailing company Waymo is facing criticism on two fronts in San Francisco.
Autonomous ride-hailing company Waymo is facing criticism on two fronts in San Francisco.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Power outage in San Francisco affects thousands
A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night.
A power outage affecting thousands of customers is being reported by Pacific Gas and Electric in San Francisco on Thursday night.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
SFPD release photos of persons of interest in physical assault during Super Bowl weekend
The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday released photos of two persons of interest connected to a physical assault in the early hours of February 8.
The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday released photos of two persons of interest connected to a physical assault in the early hours of February 8.
Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.