Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'fruitless' drinks as judge allows case to proceed
A U.S. District judge in New York has given the green light for a lawsuit against Starbucks to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Starbucks engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to its Starbucks Refresher beverages, which are promoted as fruit-based beverages available at Starbucks outlets.
Fired OPD chief claims new report vindicates his actions
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong claims that a new report from an administrative hearing officer exonerates him of wrongdoing after he was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February.
NAACP, community leaders blast Oakland mayor over missed deadline for public safety grant
The NAACP Oakland chapter blamed Mayor Sheng Thao Monday, demanding an independent investigation and questioning what led to the failure to meet the deadline to receive millions from the state to combat organized retail theft.
2nd Oakland woman shot while sleeping in own home
A woman was shot and wounded while sleeping in her East Oakland home, days after another woman was killed by a stray bullet as she slept in her home in the Laurel District.
Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October
Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.
iOS 17 releasing Monday: What it includes and who can get it
From the release date to the much anticipated new Journals app, here’s the key things to know about Apple's latest operating system, iOS 17.
CHP officer fatally shoots man after a 'struggle'
The California Highway Patrol fatally shot a man early Sunday after a “struggle” ensued from a failed traffic stop.
2 arrested for allegedly shooting, killing juvenile and injuring man
San Jose police said Sunday they arrested two people they believe responsible for shooting and killing a juvenile and wounding a man in July.
Motorcyclist killed on westbound Highway 4 in Martinez
A person was killed early Sunday morning on westbound State Highway 4 when their motorcycle encountered debris in the roadway and crashed near Martinez.
Merced man arrested for DUI while riding a horse
A California Highway Patrol officer arrested a man in Merced who was spotted riding a horse while carrying an open-container.
Another generational divide: Artificial Intelligence
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF
Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
2 shot to death in separate incidents, Oakland police say
Two people were shot to death in separate incidents Friday night and early Saturday, the Oakland Police Department said.
Kenya's president in San Francisco to invite Silicon Valley tech investments
The president of Kenya is in the Bay Area, hoping to bring in investments from Silicon Valley.
Cal Fire staff helps deliver a baby in Hollister
Firefighters at the Pacheco Cal Fire station in Hollister were called to action on Thursday not to put out a blaze, but to deliver a baby.
Starbucks to overhaul iconic cup, citing sustainability and concerns for the environment
For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.
Man charged with breaking into Piedmont home killed by Santa Rita Jail cellmate: sheriff
A man who was charged with breaking into a Piedmont home and staying there for two days, where he ate about $1,000 of food and drink, has died at Santa Rita Jail, his family told KTVU.
San Jose bomb threat, swatting calls suspect arrested
A San Jose man under arrest is accused of making criminal threats and stalking.
Dreamforce 2023 wraps up in San Francisco
The three-day Dreamforce conference is over, and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is weighing in on the conference and how San Francisco stepped up.
Social worker stabbed by tenant at SF Tenderloin supportive housing facility
A city employee was stabbed at the Windsor Hotel on Wednesday in the Tenderloin. Witnesses say the suspect is a tenant at the permanent supportive housing facility.