Federal judge blocks administration’s new asylum rule
A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking a new government rule that would prohibit almost all migrants at …
Police say Tesla’s auto pilot feature inactive in Sunday’s deadly crash
A preliminary investigation into Sunday’s deadly crash in San Francisco indicates the Tesla’s auto pilot feature was not active when it struck and killed one …
Sweigert Fire burns 50 acres, threatens one structure
One structure was being threatened Wednesday evening by a vegetation fire in unincorporated Santa Clara County, Cal Fire officials said. The fire was reported at …
Vegetation fire breaks out in Santa Clara County
Firefighters are working to extinguish a vegetation fire Wednesday evening in Santa Clara County, Cal Fire officials said. As of 5:45 p.m., a fire was …
Supe’s ‘Reuse Ordinance’ would add 25-cent fee on disposable cups, takeout containers
Following on the heels of a single-use bag fee increase, one supervisor is proposing a 25-cent charge on single-use beverage cups and takeout food containers. …
Person struck by BART train at Lake Merritt station
A person has been struck by a train at BART’s Lake Merritt station in Oakland Wednesday evening, BART officials said. As of 5:37 p.m. the …
Marshview Fire burns 183 acres, crews battle to 60 percent containment
Firefighters are more than halfway toward containing a 183-acre vegetation fire in unincorporated Solano County Wednesday afternoon, Cal Fire officials said. As of about 5:30 …
Cubs hit Beede hard, escape San Francisco with sweep-busting win
Tyler Beede had a setback Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park in the Giants series finale with the Cubs.
BART, Muni canopy contract agreement passes budget committee
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee is moving forward with a plan to fund the construction of canopies at shared subway …
Berkeley police arrest sexual assault suspect
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault in Berkeley on Tuesday morning, police said. The victim was walking a dog in …
Facebook to pay $5 billion penalty for user privacy violations
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced that the Menlo Park-based social media giant Facebook Inc. will pay a record-breaking $5 billion penalty for violating …
Warriors, Muni partner to offer Chase Center ‘Transit Bundling’
Whether heading to a Golden State Warriors game or on your way to see Janet Jackson, San Francisco officials and the Warriors are teaming up …