Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards

X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.

Car thefts across California down 25% CHP reports

Car thefts across California are down for the second year in a row, the California Highway Patrol reported on Tuesday.

Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in

City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.

All but one charge now dismissed in high-profile Santa Rita jail death

All but one of the charges against Alameda County sheriff's deputies involved in a high-profile, in-custody death at Santa Rita Jail have now been dismissed, nearly closing a chapter on a case where 11 defendants were originally criminally charged. 

Little Fire: Residents return home after evacuation orders lifted

Residents were allowed back into their homes Wednesday after authorities lifted all evacuation orders around a vegetation fire burning in the Sunol Valley.

Sunol vegetation fire triggers evacuations

A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.

Oakland police investigating after a man was shot and killed near Lake Merritt
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 The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed  in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Victim's body from sunken Alcatraz boat found in San Francisco Bay near Treasure Island

The identity of the second victim from the boat that sank in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday was confirmed by officials after their body was discovered near Treasure Island on Thursday.

'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
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She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.

'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
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She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.

Toddler kitchen step stools sold on Target, Amazon recalled after tip-over risk

More than 116,000 Boon toddler step stools sold online have been recalled after officials warned they can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury or death.

San Jose police arrest suspect after camera discovered in Starbucks restroom

A San Jose community is reacting with shock and concern after police announced the arrest of a suspect accused of placing a hidden camera inside a local Starbucks restroom.

Stolen French Bulldog still missing after San Jose home burglary

SJPD is seeking the public's help in locating the victim's dog. Lady is a gray female French Bulldog with a visible pink scar under her chin.

SFPD continues search for 3 missing, boat wreckage after Alcatraz tragedy
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The San Francisco Police Department continued its search on Thursday for three people who remain missing after a boat sank Tuesday afternoon with 20 people on board near Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay.