Debate over self-driving vehicle grows
In a heated battle over the handling of self-driving cars and trucks, unions have voiced strong concerns about the safety of implementing autonomous technology in heavy-duty trucks. Today, officials from the Department of Motor Vehicles are set to discuss regulations for self-driving trucks, raising questions about what this could mean for the state. The unions involved in the argument are hoping for strict regulations to address their safety concerns.
In a heated battle over the handling of self-driving cars and trucks, unions have voiced strong concerns about the safety of implementing autonomous technology in heavy-duty trucks. Today, officials from the Department of Motor Vehicles are set to discuss regulations for self-driving trucks, raising questions about what this could mean for the state. The unions involved in the argument are hoping for strict regulations to address their safety concerns.
8 correctional officers now guilty of sex abuse at FCI Dublin
Two former correctional officers of a federal women?s prison in Dublin were charged ? and pleaded guilty ? Thursday to multiple counts of sexual abuse, bringing the total number of guards now convicted of these sex crimes to eight ? the most from any prison in the United States. Attorney Kara Janssen said there actions were "abhorrent."
Two former correctional officers of a federal women?s prison in Dublin were charged ? and pleaded guilty ? Thursday to multiple counts of sexual abuse, bringing the total number of guards now convicted of these sex crimes to eight ? the most from any prison in the United States. Attorney Kara Janssen said there actions were "abhorrent."
No containment on Pika Fire in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park fire officials said there is still no containment on the Pika Fire that started June 29.
Yosemite National Park fire officials said there is still no containment on the Pika Fire that started June 29.
Debate over pedestrian path on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A four-year program that ends in November will determine if a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on a Bay Area bridge was worth it.
A four-year program that ends in November will determine if a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on a Bay Area bridge was worth it.
Transition Day: Weather changes and forecast
KTVU meteorologist Mark Tamayo gives the latest in the weekend weather forecast
KTVU meteorologist Mark Tamayo gives the latest in the weekend weather forecast
Ghiradelli's original chocolate and ice cream shop reopens
Ghirardelli's original chocolate and ice cream shop in Ghirardelli Square is back open.
Ghirardelli's original chocolate and ice cream shop in Ghirardelli Square is back open.
How California's Prop 50 is polling
How California's Prop 50 is polling.
How California's Prop 50 is polling.
AI takes center stage as TechCrunch Disrupt draws thousands to San Francisco
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
AI takes center stage as TechCrunch Disrupt draws thousands to San Francisco
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
DoorDash launches emergency food response amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, DoorDash is stepping in to help SNAP recipients through an emergency food response program. The company will deliver one million free meals through more than 300 Project DASH food bank partners. DoorDash will also waive delivery and service fees for about 30,000 grocery orders and donate food from its DashMart stores to local food banks.
As the federal government shutdown continues, DoorDash is stepping in to help SNAP recipients through an emergency food response program. The company will deliver one million free meals through more than 300 Project DASH food bank partners. DoorDash will also waive delivery and service fees for about 30,000 grocery orders and donate food from its DashMart stores to local food banks.
Sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man armed with knife during San Jose traffic stop, police say
A man, allegedly armed with a knife, was fatally shot by Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop in San Jose Monday evening, police say. The San Jose Police Department said the shooting happened at 7:33 p.m.
A man, allegedly armed with a knife, was fatally shot by Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop in San Jose Monday evening, police say. The San Jose Police Department said the shooting happened at 7:33 p.m.
Scotts Valley man identified as deceased driver who drove off wharf and into Monterey Bay
The Santa Cruz Coroner's Office on Monday identified the man who drove off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and into Monterey Bay as 65-year-old William Westerman of Scotts Valley. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after rescue crews removed his body from his submerged minivan. Westerman's two-year-old Boxer, "Cali," survived and was being cared for by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
The Santa Cruz Coroner's Office on Monday identified the man who drove off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and into Monterey Bay as 65-year-old William Westerman of Scotts Valley. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after rescue crews removed his body from his submerged minivan. Westerman's two-year-old Boxer, "Cali," survived and was being cared for by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
SF hearing on immigration enforcement and city response draws full house
A special hearing on immigration enforcement and San Francisco’s response was held Monday evening at City Hall amid heightened concern and uncertainty in the community.
A special hearing on immigration enforcement and San Francisco’s response was held Monday evening at City Hall amid heightened concern and uncertainty in the community.
Costco gas station planned for Novato
Almost five years after it was first proposed, Costco is still pursuing a long-delayed project to put a huge gasoline station at its Novato warehouse.
Almost five years after it was first proposed, Costco is still pursuing a long-delayed project to put a huge gasoline station at its Novato warehouse.
Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in Southern California | West Coast Wrap
We're following a developing story in Southern California where a sheriff's deputy was shot to death and the suspect lead authorities on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended in a violent crash. What we're learning about the deputy who was killed.
We're following a developing story in Southern California where a sheriff's deputy was shot to death and the suspect lead authorities on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended in a violent crash. What we're learning about the deputy who was killed.
Woman killed in San Jose head-on crash
A San Jose neighborhood is in shock after a high-speed crash killed a woman. Neighbors rushed to the scene and tried to help.
A San Jose neighborhood is in shock after a high-speed crash killed a woman. Neighbors rushed to the scene and tried to help.
Small businesses offering free meals, discount to SNAP recipients
Owners of Tony and Alba's restaurant in San Jose are joined by other restaurant owners of MonsterPho in Oakland and Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco, offering a free meal or discount to children and families on the SNAP federal food aid program who might lose food benefits in November if the government shutdown drags on.
Owners of Tony and Alba's restaurant in San Jose are joined by other restaurant owners of MonsterPho in Oakland and Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco, offering a free meal or discount to children and families on the SNAP federal food aid program who might lose food benefits in November if the government shutdown drags on.
Inmate accidentally released from Martinez jail
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old inmate who was mistakenly released from a Martinez jail.
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old inmate who was mistakenly released from a Martinez jail.
Strangers chase Union City girl to her door, but she makes it inside
An 8-year-old girl was chased to her front door in Union City in what her parents say was a kidnap attempt. But police believe the girl was not specifically targeted by the strangers .
An 8-year-old girl was chased to her front door in Union City in what her parents say was a kidnap attempt. But police believe the girl was not specifically targeted by the strangers .
Homicide suspect accidentally released
Isaiah Andrews, 20, was accidentally released from Martinez Detention Facility on October 22, 2025.
Isaiah Andrews, 20, was accidentally released from Martinez Detention Facility on October 22, 2025.