Oakland Police Commission sends chief finalist names to mayor

The Oakland Police Commission announced on Thursday that it has officially sent a list of final candidates for the city's next police chief to Mayor Barbara Lee.

Amazon sued over Ring facial recognition technology

A Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Amazon over Ring’s facial recognition software. The complaint alleges that the doorbell camera’s feature gathers and stores data of people without their consent.

Uber's latest lost and found list includes ankle monitor, grillz and human hair

From smartphones and wallets to viral Labubu plushies, Uber’s latest Lost & Found Index reveals the most surprising items riders left behind this year.

Republican lawmakers declare oversight of SF's immigration practices

San Francisco is facing federal scrutiny over its sanctuary city policies as a congressional oversight committee demands an inside look into how local law enforcement handles immigration.

Santa Rita jail death: Man didn't show up for breakfast

A 37-year-old man died at Santa Rita Jail after he didn't show up for breakfast and was found lying in his bunk unresponsive a day after being put into custody there, according to the Alameda County Sheriff.

San Francisco officer injured in shootout, and suspect arrested, identified

KTVU has learned through multiple sources the name of the San Francisco Police Department officer injured in a shootout with a robbery suspect Sunday night. In addition, police have named the suspect who was arrested.

East Bay pastor says rideshare drivers refuse service over guide dog

An East Bay clergyman says he has faced repeated discrimination from rideshare drivers who refused him service because he travels with a guide dog.

Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says

After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.

Fireball erupts as massive Livermore fire scorches barns, vegetation

A massive fire near Livermore was brought under control Wednesday evening after flames destroyed a barn and scorched nearby buildings amid dry, grassy conditions.

Nearly 700 Meta layoffs in the Bay Area

As part of the sweeping Meta layoff plan, nearly 700 Bay Area employees are losing their jobs as the social media giant shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.

Oakland police in compliance with all 51 reforms: federal monitor

For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal. 

Outcry after SFPD raids Oakland complex with ties to ex-Black Panther leader

A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.

Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district

Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.

Is this Cybertruck driver asleep at the wheel? See the video

A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck. 

Vegetation fire in Clayton at 55 acres with some containment

Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say. 

Disneyland announces major park hopping policy change

Disneyland Resort will officially eliminate its 11 a.m. park hopping restriction on June 9, allowing guests to switch between parks at any time.

Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO

Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.