Calls mount for California to hit brakes on driverless vehicles

Waymo and Cruise may soon win approval to allow their self-driving taxis to rove San Francisco streets 24 hours a day.

California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'

Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.

Suspects use forklift to steal ATM machine
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The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office posted a video to social media of suspects working together with a forklift and truck to steal a Safe Credit Union ATM on Aug. 2.

Alleged thief befriends victims' dog
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A suspected bike thief in California was seen pausing his alleged crime to pet and cuddle with the victim's golden retriever, surveillance footage of the home shows.

Tesla spontaneously ignites; Sacramento firefighters call out Elon Musk

A Tesla spontaneously burst into flames in a high-end auto yard, prompting Sacramento firefighters to grab Elon Musk's attention. 

Notorious home invader 'Hank the Tank' captured in Lake Tahoe

The massive bear notorious for home invasions in South Lake Tahoe, has been captured. 'Hank the Tank' and her 3 cubs will be relocated, officials said.

Tesla sued in federal court for allegedly misrepresenting range of its electric vehicles

A lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of three owners of Tesla vehicles in California was filed this week, alleging that the company grossly undervalued how far the cars could travel on a single battery charge.     

8-year-old shot on Oakland freeway paralyzed, family says

Eight-year-old Asa, who was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shooting in Oakland, is now paralyzed, his family said, and despite the medical care that he'll likely need for the rest of his life, he continues to make them laugh.

United Airlines bans passenger following viral video showing dispute over wine

United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine.