MacKenzie Scott sold $10.4 billion in Amazon shares in 2023
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reportedly offloaded about one-quarter of her stake in the company last year, which was worth more than $10 billion.
Oakland police sergeant in custody on domestic violence charge
An Oakland police sergeant is in custody on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
SF mayor says Mission Street cleanup efforts are working
In San Francisco on Friday, the mayor’s office released preliminary results of a moratorium on unpermitted street vendors selling items along Mission Street.
SF city leaders hear from residents at Tenderloin town hall on crime
San Francisco city leaders attended a town-hall meeting Thursday that focused on crime in the city's Tenderloin District. Many in attendance said the city isn't doing enough to address crime in the neighborhood.
Man arrested for allegedly making lewd acts near San Francisco school
San Francisco officers arrested a man who allegedly made lewd gestures near a school in the city's Richmond District earlier this week, according to police.
Kaiser to Oakland workers: stay inside for work - and lunch
Kaiser Permanente has issued a memo directing employees at their Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch and work in response to recent incidents of crime involving its workers.
SF mayor pushes for ballot measure to broaden police powers
The proposition allows police to expand use of technology like drones and cameras and would change the city's pursuit policy to allow officers to chase suspects in non-violent felonies and violent misdemeanors.
Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe
Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.
PG&E restores power to thousands of San Francisco customers
Thousands of Pacific Gas and Electric customers were without power in San Francisco Thursday morning.
SF Safe leader fired after audit reveals misuse of taxpayer funds from police
SF Safe Executive Director Kyra Worthy is out of a job after being terminated by the non-profit’s board of directors on Wednesday, according to the group’s attorney Dylan Hackett, “for misuse of funds and other banking discrepancies."
CHP reports drop in freeway shootings
California has seen a decline in freeway shootings, state officials said.
Netflix hints more price hikes coming in 2024, phasing out its cheapest, ad-free plan
Netflix signaled to investors this week that subscribers will likely continue to "pay a little extra." It’s also phasing out its basic, ad-free plan in more countries.
Thieves drag stolen ATM down a road in Oakland, police make 1 arrest
Video posted to social media shows thieves drag a stolen ATM down Oakland's Hegenberger Road with a van.
Federal judge 'concerned' with how long it's taking to hire new Oakland police chief
A federal judge on Wednesday told Oakland city leaders, including the mayor and the chair of the police commission, that he's quite concerned with how long it's taking to hire a new police chief.
Netflix scores WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' in $5 billion live-streaming deal
Netflix is getting in the ring with WWE’s “Monday Night Raw." Here’s when the flagship weekly show will move to the streaming platform.
'Too little, too late' - East Oaklanders disappointed In-N-Out is closing
While In-N-Out customers aren’t shocked to hear the restaurant is shutting down, many said the city didn’t do enough. OPD says they've been focusing on this area for months.
Apple iPhone’s stolen device protection: How to turn on newest security feature
Apple iPhone’s Stolen Device Protection is available with the latest iOS 17.3 software update.
10-year anniversary of fatal shooting of BART police detective
Sunday marks 10 years Det. Sgt. Tommy Smith was killed in the line of duty in Dublin.
Fatal crash north of Hwy 4 near Martinez
CHP reported on its website Sunday at least one person was killed in a crash near Wolcott Lane and Franklin Canyon Road in Contra Costa County on Sunday morning.
Storm leads to deadly crash, downed trees, power outages
From a landslide shutting down Highway 9 in both directions in Santa Clara County, to a fatal accident in Marin County, Saturday’s weather took a toll on Bay Area roadways.