Movie director sentenced to prison over unfinished Netflix show

Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished.

How YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers can get a payout from Disney's $50M antitrust settlement

Disney is set to pay out a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged the entertainment giant broke antitrust and consumer protection laws by pushing prices for streaming subscriptions higher.

Disneyland introduces $59 evening tickets for summer after-dark access

Disneyland Resort has launched a limited-time $59 Evening Ticket for summer 2026, offering discounted park access on select nights.

Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event

Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.

Uber board sued over compliance failures that led to sexual abuse lawsuits

A new lawsuit targets Uber’s board of directors, alleging that executives and board members cut critical compliance corners, ultimately paving the way for a wave of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits against the company.

Injured SFPD officer released from hospital after line-of-duty shooting

San Francisco Police Officer Brittany Taylor was discharged from San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday afternoon after suffering life-threatening injuries in a shooting less than three weeks ago.

SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies

San Francisco’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network has been queried on behalf of out-of-state and federal agencies, validating fears that many privacy advocates have had about the program.

Two people rescued after being swept by the tide at Bonny Doon Beach
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Two people were swept out to sea Wednesday afternoon on June 10 while they were sleeping. Cal Fire had eight rescue swimmers working together to retrieve the pair from the water. 

2 Fremont friends ID'd after being swept out to sea while sleeping

The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon. 

SFPD welcomes 17 new officers as department reflects on recent injuries

17 new San Francisco police officers graduated from the academy Monday as department leaders reflected on a series of recent incidents that underscore the risks officers face on the job.

Grant fire spreads to 22 acres, 60% contained

CAL FIRE personnel are on-scene in the Altamont area, fighting a fire that covered nearly 22 acres. The blaze has been named the Grant Fire.

Oakland gets $9M from SF foundation to crack down on illegal dumping

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.

Child sexual material found at SFO hotel, man arrested

A 66-year-old man is in custody after digital devices with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were left behind in a San Francisco International Airport hotel room, leading to a multi-state investigation, officials say.  

Bay Area's 1st red flag warning since 2024 goes into effect as temperatures reach triple digits

A red-flag warning, the Bay Area's first since late 2024, goes into effect late this evening through 9 a.m. Thursday. Parts of the Bay Area could see power shutoffs to due to increased fire danger.

SFPD releases bodycam video of shooting that wounded officer

The San Francisco Police Department on Tuesday released new details about a police shooting that left an officer and a suspect injured.

Murder suspect dies in Santa Rita Jail restroom

A 44-year-old Oakland murder suspect suffered a seizure at Santa Rita Jail and then died days later while using the restroom of a cell, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office – the second in-custody death at the facility in a week.

Apple expected to unveil new AI features; last WWDC with CEO Tim Cook

Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September.