Judge: California ride-hailing law is unconstitutional
A judge Friday struck down a California ballot measure that exempted Uber and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services from a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
A judge Friday struck down a California ballot measure that exempted Uber and other app-based ride-hailing and delivery services from a state law requiring drivers to be classified as employees eligible for benefits and job protections.
Festival organizers wrestle with fast-changing COVID restrictions
Summer concerts at Stern Grove will end on Aug. 29, with the band Tower of Power taking the stage.
Summer concerts at Stern Grove will end on Aug. 29, with the band Tower of Power taking the stage.
BTS cancels world tour due to COVID-19 surge
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
US troops pull infant over barbed wire-topped wall at Kabul airport
Onlookers at the Kabul airport videoed the moment an American soldier reached over a barbed wire-topped wall to pull up an infant being held above a crowd of refugees.
Onlookers at the Kabul airport videoed the moment an American soldier reached over a barbed wire-topped wall to pull up an infant being held above a crowd of refugees.
California’s wildfires already erratic; worst may be ahead
Images of homes engulfed in flames and mountains glowing like lava would make it easy to conclude the Golden State is a charred black landscape.
Images of homes engulfed in flames and mountains glowing like lava would make it easy to conclude the Golden State is a charred black landscape.
Salinas man sentenced to 238 years in prison in sexual assault case
A man from Salinas was sentenced to 238 years to life in prison for being involved with 20 felony counts of sexual assault.
A man from Salinas was sentenced to 238 years to life in prison for being involved with 20 felony counts of sexual assault.
Elon Musk introduces humanoid robot prototype at Tesla AI Day
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
Elon Musk says the "Tesla Bot" will probably be launched in 2022, claiming the robot would "eliminate dangerous, repetitive, boring tasks."
FDA: Pet food plants ‘likely’ contributed to illness or death of hundreds of dogs
The FDA said inspectors found a pet food company’s food safety program to be inadequate, alleging that more than 130 deaths and 220 illnesses in dogs may have been caused by the dog food brand.
The FDA said inspectors found a pet food company’s food safety program to be inadequate, alleging that more than 130 deaths and 220 illnesses in dogs may have been caused by the dog food brand.
Severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek sells for $1M cash
A severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek has sold for $1 million. Cash.
A severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek has sold for $1 million. Cash.
San Francisco bars, restaurants to begin checking for vaccination proof
Beginning Friday, San Francisco will become the only city in the U.S. to restrict indoor dining to those who provide proof of vaccination against COVID.
Beginning Friday, San Francisco will become the only city in the U.S. to restrict indoor dining to those who provide proof of vaccination against COVID.
Race for CA governor: Learn about the candidates who plan to unseat Newsom
From business owners to lawyers to farmers and TV personalities — meet the 46 candidates running in California's recall election.
From business owners to lawyers to farmers and TV personalities — meet the 46 candidates running in California's recall election.
Anguished mother pleads for tips in deadly San Jose hit-and-run
Hours after a man died in a hit-and-run traffic collision, San Jose city leaders and police were poised to discuss the rise in deadly statistics.
Hours after a man died in a hit-and-run traffic collision, San Jose city leaders and police were poised to discuss the rise in deadly statistics.
Former Afghan soccer player now in Bay Area fears for those under Taliban rule
An Afghan woman now living in the Bay Area said her family back home received a text message purportedly from the Taliban threatening to harm her loved ones as the militant group asserts control over the country, after a near-complete takeover.
An Afghan woman now living in the Bay Area said her family back home received a text message purportedly from the Taliban threatening to harm her loved ones as the militant group asserts control over the country, after a near-complete takeover.
Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
San Francisco District Attorney sues ghost gun makers
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against three "ghost gun" manufacturers, a ground-breaking move targeting unregulated weapons.
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin filed a civil lawsuit Wednesday against three "ghost gun" manufacturers, a ground-breaking move targeting unregulated weapons.
California to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for large indoor events
California will soon require all indoor events with more than 1,000 people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before an event starts/
California will soon require all indoor events with more than 1,000 people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before an event starts/
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
San Francisco Chinatown restaurant to pay $1.6M to settle wage theft claims
A $1.6 million settlement was granted to 22 workers at a restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown after the California Labor Commissioner's Office reached an agreement with the restaurant's owners over wage theft allegations.
A $1.6 million settlement was granted to 22 workers at a restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown after the California Labor Commissioner's Office reached an agreement with the restaurant's owners over wage theft allegations.
Air quality advisory extended through Friday due to wildfire smoke
The smoke has caused worse air quality than last week, when the air district also issued advisories, but it is not expected to exceed federal standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
The smoke has caused worse air quality than last week, when the air district also issued advisories, but it is not expected to exceed federal standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
Fremont woman arrested for allegedly setting up wildfires near Lake Tahoe
A Fremont woman was arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire near South Lake Tahoe.
A Fremont woman was arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire near South Lake Tahoe.