California's power rates are second highest in U.S., soaring bills projected to continue
California’s electricity rates are almost double those of the rest of the country, placing the Golden State as the second-highest in the nation, when it comes to residential power bills, according to a new state report.
California’s electricity rates are almost double those of the rest of the country, placing the Golden State as the second-highest in the nation, when it comes to residential power bills, according to a new state report.
1 dead in Oakland work-related accident, police say
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm.
Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.
L.A. County fire victims recall evacuation chaos, Red Cross sends volunteers
The American Red Cross says it’s sending volunteers from across the country to Los Angeles County, including staff from the Northern California region.
The American Red Cross says it’s sending volunteers from across the country to Los Angeles County, including staff from the Northern California region.
Bay Area firefighters deploy to SoCal to help battle wildfires
At the San Jose Fire Department training center in the Rock Springs section of the city, a second Strike Team on Wednesday morning prepared to deploy to Southern California to help in the battle against four major wildfires burning the Southland.
At the San Jose Fire Department training center in the Rock Springs section of the city, a second Strike Team on Wednesday morning prepared to deploy to Southern California to help in the battle against four major wildfires burning the Southland.
How many fires have burned in California in 2025?
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
Thousands lose power in San Bruno, South San Francisco
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers lost power in San Bruno and South San Francisco Tuesday night. Not only were residents left in the dark, but shoppers at an area mall.
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers lost power in San Bruno and South San Francisco Tuesday night. Not only were residents left in the dark, but shoppers at an area mall.
San Francisco reports lowest crime rate in more than 20 years
San Francisco's outgoing mayor is touting a drop in crime on her last full day in office.
San Francisco's outgoing mayor is touting a drop in crime on her last full day in office.
Starbucks closes store at popular Bay Area downtown district
Starbucks has closed a store at a popular downtown dining and shopping district in the Bay Area.
Starbucks has closed a store at a popular downtown dining and shopping district in the Bay Area.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
CHP warns public about AMBER Alert scam to 'register children'
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public to beware of fraudsters posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" offering to "register" children.
The California Highway Patrol is warning the public to beware of fraudsters posing as "AMBER Alert representatives" offering to "register" children.
1 critically injured in shooting near San Francisco homeless shelter
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting near a homeless shelter that left a person with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening.
San Francisco police are investigating a shooting near a homeless shelter that left a person with life-threatening injuries Saturday evening.
Teen killed after car crashes into tree in East Bay
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
Pregnant woman killed in New Year's Day crash by speeding driver: CHP
A pregnant woman was named as a fatality in a multi-vehicle crash in Gilroy on New Year's Day, the California Highway Patrol said.
A pregnant woman was named as a fatality in a multi-vehicle crash in Gilroy on New Year's Day, the California Highway Patrol said.
Police shoots allegedly armed suspect, standoff ensues in Oakland apt.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
Evacuees return to homes impacted by gas leak: SFFD
Evacuations are underway for an area of San Francisco after a gas line was struck Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Evacuations are underway for an area of San Francisco after a gas line was struck Saturday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Oakland Zoo takes in malnourished spider monkey seized by CHP
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Apple's $95M eavesdropping lawsuit settlement: What to know
What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.
What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.
Apple will pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.