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.
Power outage in Concord affected more than 4,000 PG&E customers
A power outage in Concord is affecting 4,221 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, according to the utility.
A power outage in Concord is affecting 4,221 Pacific Gas and Electric customers, according to the utility.
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.
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.
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.
Suspect in 'unprovoked' BART train stabbing arrested
BART police have arrested Jovany Portades, the suspect in a stabbing that seriously injured a woman on a BART train Saturday morning.
BART police have arrested Jovany Portades, the suspect in a stabbing that seriously injured a woman on a BART train Saturday morning.
Power shutoffs expected in Bay Area on Election Day
Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.
Six Bay Area counties are facing possible power shutoffs on Election Day and the following days, PG&E reported.
Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions
In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.
In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.
Disneyland getting revamped ride ahead of Thanksgiving, months after Disney World
The water thrill ride features "big drops," according to the attraction's website, and is for riders 40 inches or taller. The attraction is located in Critter Country.
The water thrill ride features "big drops," according to the attraction's website, and is for riders 40 inches or taller. The attraction is located in Critter Country.
Snowfall upon Lake Tahoe, preparations for winter storm underway
Drivers headed to Lake Tahoe this weekend should be prepared for the first winter storm of the season.
Drivers headed to Lake Tahoe this weekend should be prepared for the first winter storm of the season.
Fired Disney worker allegedly hacked restaurant menus to remove peanut allergy info, add profanities
A former Disney employee is accused of hacking into the company's systems and changing restaurant menus, including removing critical allergen information. Michael Scheuer now faces a potential federal charge.
A former Disney employee is accused of hacking into the company's systems and changing restaurant menus, including removing critical allergen information. Michael Scheuer now faces a potential federal charge.
2 boaters stranded in North Bay marsh rescued by Coast Guard
Two boaters were air-rescued Wednesday evening after they became stranded in the Napa Sonoma Wildlife Marsh, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two boaters were air-rescued Wednesday evening after they became stranded in the Napa Sonoma Wildlife Marsh, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Over 80 arrested in San Francisco during hotel workers' demonstration Wednesday
Dozens of striking hotel workers in San Francisco were arrested Wednesday evening during a demonstration near Union Square, according to the union.
Dozens of striking hotel workers in San Francisco were arrested Wednesday evening during a demonstration near Union Square, according to the union.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Apple Intelligence has arrived. Here's how to update your device to get it
Apple’s Intelligence features debuted on Monday for eligible devices. It comes after the company first announced Apple Intelligence in June.
Apple’s Intelligence features debuted on Monday for eligible devices. It comes after the company first announced Apple Intelligence in June.
Woman recovering from brutal, unprovoked attack in Oakland
A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.
A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.