Amazon refund settlement: How much you could receive

The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.

New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year

The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.

E-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws in 2026

From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.

From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026

From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.

NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

Waymo pauses San Francisco service amid severe weather

Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco on Thursday as severe weather, including flash flooding concerns, moved through the Bay Area.

PG&E storm outages: Check to see if power is out in your area

Thousands of Pacific Gas & Electric customers across the Bay Area were without power Thursday morning as a powerful storm system battered the region.

PG&E Saratoga substation fire briefly knocks out power to thousands

A fire at a PG&E substation in Saratoga briefly cut power to nearly 17,000 customers Wednesday morning before being contained just before noon.

Power fully restored in San Francisco after massive weekend outage: PG&E

PG&E on Tuesday said all power has been fully restored to San Francisco customers following a massive outage that drew international attention over the weekend.

San Francisco mayor asked Waymo to remove robotaxis during outage

Mayor Daniel Lurie said he contacted Waymo’s chief executive officer and asked the company to remove its cars from city streets during the outage.

Days-long outage hits elderly, low-income residents hardest in San Francisco

A widespread power outage in San Francisco has left many elderly and low-income residents without electricity for days. Nonprofits and city agencies are expanding food, charging, and emergency support services.