2 dead, 4 injured after series of early-morning shootings in Downtown Oakland
Mayor Barbara Lee spoke about the violence Saturday, calling it "unacceptable" and "tragic."
San Francisco police bust illegal gambling operations, arrests made
The San Francisco Police Department made four arrests and have seized more than $17,000 as well as weapons and drugs connected to illegal gambling operations.
Google to pay $425 million after years of improper spying on smartphone activity
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
Waymos authorized at this Bay Area airport — a California first
Waymo – the autonomous car company owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. – is now authorized to offer its service at San Jose Mineta International Airport, officials say. It's the first airport in California to welcome Waymo and the second in the world.
Attempted robbery in Oakland ends with suspect car wrapped around pole
A police pursuit that began in Oakland ended with a crash in Hayward late Wednesday afternoon.
Chinese Camp: 1st look at historic California Gold Rush town damaged by fire
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
Amazon to end free shipping perk for some Prime users
Amazon is ending a perk that allows Prime members to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.
San Jose police has a 100% homicide clearance rate
The San Jose Police Department's homicide unit is touting a 100% clearance rate over the last 3.5 years, and it's on pace to solve every case in the city for a fourth consecutive year.
SJPD says 100% solve rate for homicides since 2022
The commander of the San Jose Police Homicide Unit said his team has solved every homicide case in the city since 2022. Experts said the national average for homicide case clearance is, at best, 60%.
California may give up a lot of freedom to join western power grid
With just 10 days left until the end of the California legislative session, one bill caught our eye. It has to do with your electric bill and a possible return to the days of the California energy crisis 25 years ago.
Critics blast decision on eve of East Bay police radios going silent to public
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
Oakland residents say shooter continues attacking people living on streets
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
Lightning sparks fires in Tuolumne County, evacuations underway
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Salesforce cut 4,000 jobs due to AI, CEO Marc Benioff says
In an interview on the Logan Bartlett Show last week, Benioff said he was able to reduce the company's “customer support agent headcount."
Oakland police to encrypt radio traffic, cutting off public access
Starting Wednesday, all OPD radio traffic will be encrypted, cutting off public access to real-time dispatch calls for the first time in years.
Authorities warn of strong rip currents along Bay Area beaches through Monday
The National Service has warned of an increased risk of dangerous rip currents at most Bay Area beaches through Labor Day.
Cal Fire gears up for peak wildfire season in Bay Area
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Rideshare drivers could gain right to unionize under landmark bill
One of two linked California bills would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize and negotiate for better wages and protections.
Newsom to Trump: Send troops to LA, as in Louisiana
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans Thursday to send California Highway Patrol officers into more communities to assist local law enforcement, while also admonishing President Trump for suggesting he would send federal troops to the Bay Area.
Bleach spill on I-280 closes lanes to traffic near Los Altos
Firefighters responded to a chemical spill on Interstate 280 near Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos on Thursday, officials say. The roadway has since been cleared.