Trump suggests sending federal agents to San Francisco
President Donald Trump is once again threatening to send federal agents into San Francisco, and other cities, to reduce what he calls an uptick in crime, despite the efforts of Mayor Daniel Lurie.
President Donald Trump is once again threatening to send federal agents into San Francisco, and other cities, to reduce what he calls an uptick in crime, despite the efforts of Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Is AI being honest or just trying to flatter you? What experts say
A new Stanford study warns that your AI assistant may prioritize being agreeable over being honest.
A new Stanford study warns that your AI assistant may prioritize being agreeable over being honest.
2 people die after rattlesnake bites in Southern California
Unseasonably warm weather may be the reason why rattlesnakes are coming out early. Already, two people have died of snake bites in Southern California.
Unseasonably warm weather may be the reason why rattlesnakes are coming out early. Already, two people have died of snake bites in Southern California.
Driver, 76, jumps sidewalk in San Francisco's Chinatown; kills 1
A 76-year-old driver, who was trying to park his car, instead jumped the sidewalk in San Francisco Friday morning, striking a building and two pedestrians, killing one of them, according to the police and fire departments.
A 76-year-old driver, who was trying to park his car, instead jumped the sidewalk in San Francisco Friday morning, striking a building and two pedestrians, killing one of them, according to the police and fire departments.
Gas leak in San Jose prompts evacuations
Crews in San Jose struck a steel gas line on Friday morning, prompting the evacuation of nearby structures, according to the fire department.
Crews in San Jose struck a steel gas line on Friday morning, prompting the evacuation of nearby structures, according to the fire department.
Car jumps sidewalk in San Francisco; 2 injured
The driver of a car jumped the sidewalk in San Francisco Friday morning, striking a building and two pedestrians, according to the fire department.
The driver of a car jumped the sidewalk in San Francisco Friday morning, striking a building and two pedestrians, according to the fire department.
'Academic Oscars' for Oakland
Families in Action for Quality in Education CEO Kimi Kean discusses the Raise the Bar Awards, otherwise known as the "Academic Oscars" for Oakland.
Families in Action for Quality in Education CEO Kimi Kean discusses the Raise the Bar Awards, otherwise known as the "Academic Oscars" for Oakland.
Trump suggests sending federal agents to San Francisco to address crime again
Trump suggested deploying federal forces to major Democratic-led cities, including San Francisco, to boost public safety, despite city officials highlighting recent declines in crime and ongoing safety initiatives.
Trump suggested deploying federal forces to major Democratic-led cities, including San Francisco, to boost public safety, despite city officials highlighting recent declines in crime and ongoing safety initiatives.
Survey finds deep distrust, safety concerns among Black Oakland residents
A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living. Data analyzed by a local nonprofit found that nearly 75% of Black respondents do not trust the city to spend tax dollars responsibly. The findings come from a survey conducted by the East Bay Polling Institute and EMC Research, with further analysis by the Black Action Alliance.
A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living. Data analyzed by a local nonprofit found that nearly 75% of Black respondents do not trust the city to spend tax dollars responsibly. The findings come from a survey conducted by the East Bay Polling Institute and EMC Research, with further analysis by the Black Action Alliance.
Olympics bans transgender women from competing
Transgender women will not be able to compete in the Olympics moving forward after the International Olympics Committee implemented a new eligibility policy. The IOC says it's to protect fairness. Others call it discriminatory.
Transgender women will not be able to compete in the Olympics moving forward after the International Olympics Committee implemented a new eligibility policy. The IOC says it's to protect fairness. Others call it discriminatory.
New map indicating streets are safer in SF
It’s been 100 days since Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive directive for safer streets in SF and his office says there’s already been improvements to some of the most dangerous thoroughfares.
It’s been 100 days since Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an executive directive for safer streets in SF and his office says there’s already been improvements to some of the most dangerous thoroughfares.
Grand jury: "Officials Knew, None Acted" on illegal fireworks warehouse
A Yolo County civil grand jury released a report Thursday with a scathing title "Officials Knew, None Acted," saying county officials knew years before the deadly July 2025 fireworks warehouse explosion that illegal fireworks were being stored in an Esparto agricultural building.
A Yolo County civil grand jury released a report Thursday with a scathing title "Officials Knew, None Acted," saying county officials knew years before the deadly July 2025 fireworks warehouse explosion that illegal fireworks were being stored in an Esparto agricultural building.
SFPD now allowed to use GPS darts to track fleeing cars
San Francisco police have been given the green-light to deploy GPS darts fired from police cars to track fleeing vehicles.
San Francisco police have been given the green-light to deploy GPS darts fired from police cars to track fleeing vehicles.
Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline
President Trump is making plans in the Middle East in case diplomacy with Iran fails. There are concerns on Capitol Hill that ground operations could be coming. Stephen Zunes, an international politics expert at USF, says the Iranians still hold the upper hand when it comes to which ships are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump is making plans in the Middle East in case diplomacy with Iran fails. There are concerns on Capitol Hill that ground operations could be coming. Stephen Zunes, an international politics expert at USF, says the Iranians still hold the upper hand when it comes to which ships are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Man convicted in death of San Francisco's 'Grandpa Vicha' sentenced, will soon be released
A judge in San Francisco on Thursday sentenced the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of "Grandpa Vicha" to three years in state prison, an additional five years probation with credit for time served.
A judge in San Francisco on Thursday sentenced the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of "Grandpa Vicha" to three years in state prison, an additional five years probation with credit for time served.
Trump to sign emergency order to pay TSA agents
President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
March Madness kicks off at San Jose's SAP Center
The SAP Center has been transformed from a hockey and concert arena into a basketball stadium to host two high-stakes Sweet 16 games.
The SAP Center has been transformed from a hockey and concert arena into a basketball stadium to host two high-stakes Sweet 16 games.
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan president, returns to court after US capture
Nicolás Maduro and his wife will return to court Thursday following their dramatic capture in a U.S raid. Now, the judge must weigh whether sanctions preventing legal payments could impact the case, or if the charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy, move forward toward trial.
Nicolás Maduro and his wife will return to court Thursday following their dramatic capture in a U.S raid. Now, the judge must weigh whether sanctions preventing legal payments could impact the case, or if the charges, including narco-terrorism and conspiracy, move forward toward trial.
Iran allowing some oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced Thursday morning that Iran is allowing some oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as a sign of good faith for talks.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday morning that Iran is allowing some oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as a sign of good faith for talks.
Suspected scammer stole $3,000 from woman's Venmo account
Oakland police are investigating a scam near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Investigators say unsuspecting victims meet a stranger who takes money out of the victims' Venmo account.
Oakland police are investigating a scam near Lake Merritt in Oakland. Investigators say unsuspecting victims meet a stranger who takes money out of the victims' Venmo account.