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U.S. Justice Department joins lawsuits alleging Kaiser Medicare fraud
Lawsuits allege Kaiser Permanente defrauded the government in a years-long Medicare billing scheme.Read More
Department of Police Accountability takes over investigations of SF deputies
In an effort to increase accountability and transparency, the scandal-ridden San Francisco Sheriff’s Department will no longer investigate misconduct allegations made against their own deputies. Mayor London Breed and...Read More
Hundreds more electric scooters could soon land on SF streets
More electric scooters could soon be on the way onto San Francisco streets if certain conditions are met.Read More
San Jose approves new police auditor
The San Jose City Council approved a new independent police auditor Tuesday to replace Aaron Zisser, who resigned from his role in August amid strong opposition from the San...Read More
City workers continue calls to end racial discrimination
Dozens of African American San Francisco city employees and their supporters called for greater oversight of city departments.Read More
Prosecutors take action against North Bay Midas franchises
Prosecutors in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties have filed a complaint against some auto repair franchises for allegedly performing unnecessary and unapproved repairs.Read More
One dead after wrong-way Hwy. 101 crash
A 68-year-old Gonzales man died in a suspected DUI crash involving four cars in unincorporated Monterey County on Monday evening, California Highway Patrol officials said today.Read More
Hercules officer fires at suspect during chase
A suspect was taken into custody after leading police on a short high-speed pursuit and foot chase that led to a Hercules officer firing his gun at the suspect...Read More
City reaches settlement with concrete companies accused of dumping
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced Thursday that his office has settled a lawsuit against three Bay Area concrete supply companies accused of dumping hazardous waste onto city...Read More
Oakland approves electric scooter regulations
The Oakland City Council formally approved an ordinance Monday establishing regulations and requiring permits for shared dockless electric scooters, in light of frequent complaints of reckless riders and scooters...Read More
SF pledges resources for survivors of sex assault, harassment
Survivors of sexual harassment and assault now have a place in San Francisco to help them navigate them through the process of filing a report.Read More
80-foot backyard tumble sends man to hospital
Fire officials said an 82-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he fell about 80 feet down a hill in Alameda County and was rescued.Read More
Hefty settlement ordered over skimpy lingerie
An online lingerie company will pay $800,000 to settle a lawsuit over misleading automatic renewal charges.Read More
Activists critical of San Jose POA
Activists Monday demanded an end to an ongoing "attack campaign" by the San Jose Police Officer's Association toward the independent police auditor, saying it has distracted from their years-long...Read More
Oakley man arrested after crash injures four
A 27-year-old Oakley man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after a crash in Antioch Wednesday morning that sent him and four other people...Read More
Petaluma teen dies in Vasco Road crash
A 17-year-old Petaluma girl died shortly after a head-on collision Monday afternoon in unincorporated Contra Costa County outside of Brentwood, California Highway Patrol officials said.Read More
Goodwill settles sexual harassment lawsuit
Goodwill Industries of the East Bay Area and an affiliate have agreed to pay $850,000 to eight former and current employees to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit,...Read More
Pathway proposed for sex assault complaints against city workers
Supervisor Hillary Ronen introduced legislation Tuesday at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to hold city departments accountable on cases of sexual assault.Read More
SF mayor’s office expands needle cleanup efforts
San Francisco is getting additional help getting rid of syringes and needles that are left on city streets.Read More
Santa Clara Co. inmates continue hunger strike
The tradition of one hunger strike a year in Santa Clara County jails since 2016 continues, as the majority of inmates have not ordered food from the commissary since...Read More