US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

San Francisco court clerk strike disrupts proceedings amid contract dispute

Criminal and civil court services in San Francisco were brought to a near standstill Thursday as court clerks walked off the job, saying they have been working without a contract since the end of September.

Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon

A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court. 

Teen teaching AI for free grows program into international movement

A high school student in San Francisco is volunteering his time by bridging the gap between generations when it comes to artificial intelligence and technology.

Antisemitic chant breaks out at San Francisco mayoral event

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Bilal Mahmood held an event on Wednesday where a woman yelled an antisemitic comment, prompting the mayor to respond on social media.

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.

Walnut Creek mother says she doesn't blame police officers who fatally shot son

Police responded to the Walnut Creek neighborhood just after midnight following reports of a man in dark clothing looking into homes and parked cars with a flashlight.

18-year-old charged after ghost gun arsenal found in San Jose bedroom

An 18-year-old San Jose man was arrested and charged after authorities discovered a cache of ghost guns allegedly manufactured in his bedroom using a 3D printer.

Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback

Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.

Suspect description released in 1984 Kelly Ralston San Jose cold case

Cold case investigators reexamining the 40-year-old killing of a college student have uncovered information that had not been made public for decades.

Napa's Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant
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This Black History Month, we’re celebrating legacy, culture, and culinary excellence with entrepreneurs Ann Groux and Sheneen Brown, the powerhouse cousins behind Lil Sista’s Goody’s Soul Food Restaurant — Napa’s first and only female-minority owned soul food restaurant.

The hidden content in kids’ feeds
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The algorithm and America’s toddlers. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of Social Work at the University of Iowa gives insight. Conrad's expertise focus in the areas of child abuse prevention, and the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.

Pittsburg man booked on murder charge after shooting near Bethel Island: sheriff

A 40-year-old Pittsburg man has been booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on a murder charge stemming from a shooting that left another man dead in Oakley near Bethel Island, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."

Dramatic video: Skier buried under snow at Palisades Tahoe

An incredible rescue at Palisades Tahoe ski resort was captured on camera and shared widely on social media. 

Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs

The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.

Mountain View joins growing list of cities dumping Flock Safety cameras

The Mountain View City Council voted unanimously to end the city's contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reading cameras on Tuesday.