San Jose police press briefing on three incidents
An official with the San Jose Police Department gave an update on a residential burglary that's ended in an arrest and the victim's dog still missing, an armed carjacking that involved three suspects with one still outstanding and a fatal car versus pedestrian crash with the pedestrian being pronounced dead.
An official with the San Jose Police Department gave an update on a residential burglary that's ended in an arrest and the victim's dog still missing, an armed carjacking that involved three suspects with one still outstanding and a fatal car versus pedestrian crash with the pedestrian being pronounced dead.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it may shut off power in parts of several Bay Area counties amid hot, dry, and windy weather.
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers that it may shut off power in parts of several Bay Area counties amid hot, dry, and windy weather.
Oakland police chief with an update on a 'critical incident'
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon.
Oakland police fatally shoot allegedly armed man who lunged at officers
Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.
Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.
CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.
Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.
Missing elderly woman got in a Lyft, sheriff's office says
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for a missing 77-year-old woman last seen in Oakland Friday. Officials say she is believed to have entered a Lyft near Highland Hospital.
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for a missing 77-year-old woman last seen in Oakland Friday. Officials say she is believed to have entered a Lyft near Highland Hospital.
Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.
Disneyland unveils lineup of new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney
Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.
Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.
Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Oakland mayor names new police chief James Beere
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday named interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief. He is the 12th person to be named police chief or interim chief since 2013.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday named interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief. He is the 12th person to be named police chief or interim chief since 2013.
DMV warning: 11,000 California drivers must retake exams within 30 days or lose licenses
The California DMV has ordered 11,000 drivers to retake their written exams within 30 days or face license cancellation following mysterious test "irregularities."
The California DMV has ordered 11,000 drivers to retake their written exams within 30 days or face license cancellation following mysterious test "irregularities."
Oakland crime rates down despite triple shooting, homicide
While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.
While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.
4th of July illegal fireworks remain a fire hazard even after holiday has passed
The days after the Fourth of July can be the most dangerous for communities statewide.
The days after the Fourth of July can be the most dangerous for communities statewide.
Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: Another guest exits ride, forcing second emergency stop in weeks
A child getting out of a log vehicle on Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure prompted an emergency stop on Saturday night, marking the second such incident in less than a month.
A child getting out of a log vehicle on Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure prompted an emergency stop on Saturday night, marking the second such incident in less than a month.
Six injured in Davenport Beach cliff rescue
Fire crews rescued six people in Santa Cruz County Saturday night after the group was climbing the bluffs of Davenport Beach and their rope failed.
Fire crews rescued six people in Santa Cruz County Saturday night after the group was climbing the bluffs of Davenport Beach and their rope failed.
CHP cracking down on 4th of July weekend traffic violators
The California Highway Patrol issued a warning to drivers across the Bay Area ahead of the July 4th weekend — the holiday is no excuse to drive unsafely.
The California Highway Patrol issued a warning to drivers across the Bay Area ahead of the July 4th weekend — the holiday is no excuse to drive unsafely.
Fake PG&E scam losses on track to outpace 2025
As of July, Pacific Gas and Electric customers have lost a combined total of over $211,000 to scammers impersonating the company, more money than this time last year.
As of July, Pacific Gas and Electric customers have lost a combined total of over $211,000 to scammers impersonating the company, more money than this time last year.
Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
SF DA files felony charges in Pride weekend shooting, stabbing, & vandalism incidents
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend.
San Francisco's 2026 Pride celebrations were mostly peaceful, but on Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced criminal charges in several violent incidents that happened over the weekend.