Mark Zuckerberg letter: White House pressured Facebook over some COVID content during pandemic

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.

In-custody deaths at Santa Rita, West County jails

Two men have died in custody at Santa Rita Jail in Alameda County and the West County Detention Facility in Richmond, in separate and unrelated manners, according to officials.

Oakland police boat at Tiburon café raises questions about proper use

An Oakland police boat carrying what appears to be off-duty officers and friends or family members, including two children, was spotted at a waterfront Tiburon café over the weekend, upsetting at least one man who thinks that a public law enforcement vessel and its employees should not be engaged in non-official behavior.

Fire guts family-owned San Francisco hardware store, one hospitalized

A longtime San Francisco hardware store went up in flames Sunday morning, sending one person to the hospital and causing major damage.

CHP officer struck by suspected DUI driver

A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence while responding to a separate crash in Contra Costa County Saturday, officials said. 

10-foot python snake recovered in Vallejo sideshow

In a chaotic continuation of Vallejo's sideshows Saturday, police have recovered a 10-foot python snake following a pursuit. 

Home engulfed in flames hospitalizes firefighter, more than a dozen displaced

At least 14 residents, including eight children, have been displaced and a firefighter injured after a multi-unit townhouse was engulfed in flames Saturday afternoon in San Jose.

Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home

Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation. 

Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver

The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.

Waymo for kids? Some SF parents sending kids to school in driverless vehicles

Some San Francisco parents are starting a new trend: sending their kids to school alone in driverless Waymo vehicles, according to The San Francisco Standard.

NTSB investigating Tesla Semi crash in Northern California

The NTSB investigation could spell trouble for Tesla's goals to expand production and increase consumption of the big rig.

Vigil held for San Jose Community Service Officer killed by drunk driver

CSO Long Pham attended schools in San Jose and became a San Jose Police Community Service Officer in 2022. Pham is the first CSO in San Jose to be killed in the line of duty.

Future of sonic internet service in Berkeley uncertain due

As PG&E moves more of its power lines underground, other companies that use its power poles to provide internet service are having to make adjustments.

Firefighter injured, 4 displaced in San Jose house fire

A two-alarm fire in a South San Jose home injured a firefighter and displaced four residents Thursday afternoon, officials said.