Bay Area fire chief named 2023 fire chief of the year in California
Marin County's fire chief was named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year by the California Fire Chiefs Association.
Amazon will now fire workers who refuse to return to the office three days a week
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
'Will Run': 18-year-old flees CHP, smashes into SUV carrying a family in Santa Rosa
An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man fled a California Highway Patrol stop and smashed into the back of an SUV carrying two adults and a child Saturday afternoon, the CHP announced on Facebook.
NERT volunteers prepare for San Francisco's next disaster
Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness.
Stolen food truck recovered by Oakland police, but key equipment missing
A small business owner is counting her blessings after her stolen food truck was recovered by Oakland police.
Driver who plowed into SF furniture store was fleeing multiple crash sites, police say
A driver crashed a pickup truck into a furniture store in San Francisco's Design District late Friday afternoon.
Oakland Police Commission's Selection Panel gets a new panelist, political infighting continues
Civil rights attorney Jim Chanin has been replaced from the Oakland Police Commission’s Selection Panel after serving on an at-will basis for nearly a year-and-a-half.
Uber Eats shares its 2023 Cravings Report, revealing most popular and most unusual orders
From extra toppings to elaborate dishes, here are some of the top food orders Uber Eats customers request on the app.
Prescribed burn planned for Point Reyes National Seashore
A prescribed burn in the Point Reyes National Seashore is scheduled Friday.
Body cam video, 911 call released from shooting at SF's Chinese consulate
San Francisco police have released body cam footage and 911 audio related to a deadly shooting inside the city's Chinese consulate this month.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
SF city supervisor proposes ban on street vendors in the Mission District
San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen is proposing a ban on vendors on Mission Street for 90 days, in an effort to improve safety for city employees who are tasked with keeping the streets clean and clear.
Some 1st time DUI offenders in San Jose can avoid jail thanks to pilot program
Officers will decide case-by-case to either take the first-time offender to jail or arrest them with a criminal citation and allow them to sober up.
San Francisco mayor wants to expand police powers via ballot measure; critics blast idea
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced a new ballot measure for the March election, which critics began blasting even before the idea was formally announced.
CHP investigates shooting on I-80 in San Pablo
Authorities are investigating a freeway shooting that happened on Interstate 80 in San Pablo on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Caltrans: Dumbarton Bridge to close for 4 nights in Oct., Nov.
Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.
Portion of Hwy 101 in Redwood City reopens ahead of schedule
A portion of northbound Highway 101 in Redwood City is back open Sunday night ahead of schedule.
State regulators push back on PG&E’s undergrounding plan
State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.
Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran
A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.
Viral video of Vallejo arrest over stolen merchandise
Friday, police chased down two people who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Gateway Plaza shopping mall near the Interstate 80 and Highway 37 interchange.