SFPD hails police drones as crime drops

The San Francisco Police Department hailed success with its use of drones in crime-fighting efforts, calling the technology a game-changer.

Oakland police union calls for Mayor Sheng Thao to resign

The Oakland Police Officers Association on Tuesday said it has a “major announcement" about a mass shooting that occurred over the weekend. 

San Jose police release new details in on-duty death of Community Service Officer

San Jose Police on Monday provided new details about a suspected drunk driving accident that killed a beloved Community Service Officer. The officer – called a CSO -- was providing traffic control for an unrelated accident when he was hit and killed Saturday night. A second CSO was also seriously injured. 

Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law

The judge's ruling sets up a second trial that will cover potential remedies for Google's search monopoly.

Cybertruck catches fire, driver killed after Southeast Texas crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating after a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire on Monday morning.

8 arrested, nearly 600g of narcotics seized in bust: SFPD

Eight people were arrested and over 576 grams of illegal narcotics were seized by police in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood Tuesday, police said.   

SJPD community service officer killed while on duty

The San Jose Police Department is in mourning after a community service officer was killed and another severely injured after a suspected DUI driver crashed into them while they were on traffic control. 

Creek Fire fully contained: Cal Fire

The Creek Fire has been fully contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday. 

Dead body found near City College San Francisco

A dead body was found Wednesday morning near City College and San Francisco, police shared. 

Three next-door neighbors all lose homes to destructive Park Fire

The destructive Park Fire continues to burn, leveling over 300 structures in Northern California, including the Cohasset home of Summer Rocha and her 8-month-old daughter Pearl.

$15M in grants offered to diverse, small businesses in Oakland

Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.

Park Fire evacuee families promise to rebuild after losing everything

Families are beginning to return home where evacuation orders are slowly being lifted in neighborhoods hit hard by the Park Fire near Chico.

Oakland police chief, mayor face frustrated residents

Neighbors in the Oakland Hills held a town hall meeting to get answers and action from the Oakland police chief and mayor.

SFPD release video of officer-involved shooting

San Francisco police have released video of a deadly officer-involved shooting. That video appears to show the man who died firing at least one shot at an officer before the officer opened fire. This shooting happened 10 days ago. Officers say this incident is still under investigation. 

Arsonist possibly responsible for four South Bay fires

In the Santa Cruz Mountains fire investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires which could be the work of an arsonist. 

Community supports Redwood City man who lost family cabin in Park Fire

After the Park Fire spread devastating flames throughout Butte and Tehama Counties, the community is rallying around a Redwood City man who lost his cabin in the blaze. 

PG&E customers seek help navigating higher bills: United Way

United Way Bay Area is used to residents calling the agency's 211 helpline for help with food, shelter and other basic needs. But recently, rising PG&E rates are prompting calls from people who need help paying their utility bills more than ever before.

Apple's new AI features to be delayed after iOS 18 release: report

Apple's upcoming release of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools is now expected to occur later than originally expected, coming after the initial launch of the new iOS 18 software for iPhone and iPads, according to a report.