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.

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. 

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.

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.

Union workers authorize strike if deal not reached with Kaiser Permanente

After months of picketing and labor negotiations, the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced Thursday that they have authorized a strike to take place at the end of the month if they do not reach a deal with Kaiser Permanente.