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Elon Musk: Tesla Worker Admitted To SabotageTesla's attempt to ramp up Model 3 production may have hit a new stumbling block --- employee sabotage at its Fremont plant.
Hackers Steal $31 Million Worth Of South Korean Cryptocurrency BithumbCyberattacks from late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning led to the loss of 35 billion South Korean won worth of cryptocurrencies.
Seniors Fight To Get Much-Needed Medical Marijuana Delivered In Walnut CreekTuesday night the Walnut Creek city council unanimously approved a plan to allow two dispensaries to operate but there will be no storefronts, only deliveries.
$2.2M Fed Grant Awarded To Help Homeless Youth In Santa Cruz CountyHomeless youth in Santa Cruz County are about to get a much-needed hand up from the feds. The county is just one of 10 communities in the nation to qualify for a new grant program – a $2.2 million U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development grant.
San Francisco's Iconic LGBTQ Newspaper Marks 40 Years During SF PrideThis weekend's pride celebration will be extra-special for San Francisco's first LBGT newspaper. The Bay Times recently marked its 40th birthday.
California Advances Biggest US Change To Police Use Of ForceCalifornia would lead the U.S. in significantly changing the standard for when police can fire their weapons under legislation that cleared its first hurdle Tuesday.
Oakland Pays $12 Million To Motorcyclist Hit By Police SUVOakland city officials have agreed to pay $12 million to a motorcyclist who lost a leg and was badly hurt when struck by a police vehicle that allegedly ran a red light.
Cupertino City Council To Consider Business Tax Increase For November BallotThe Cupertino City Council on Tuesday evening will consider placing an increased business tax on the November ballot to fund city projects, including a new City Hall, library renovations and transit studies.
Caught On Camera: Man Steals Puppy From San Jose BusinessA man was captured on video stealing a puppy from a San Jose warehouse and images of the theft were released Tuesday in the hope of generating leads.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Accuses Employee Of SabotageTesla CEO Elon Musk is accusing one of his own employees of sabotage. As Kiet Do reports, the drama comes as the automaker faces a critical deadline.
Calls To End Practice Of Separating Children From Migrant ParentsHundreds of protesters blocked the entrance to ICE headquarters in San Francisco today. They are part of the chorus of dissent over the practice of separating migrant families at the border. Andrea Borba has the day's events.
High Rent, Labor Costs Force Closure Of Longtime SF LaundromatA San Francisco laundromat is the latest victim of the high cost of doing business in the city. Jackie Ward tells why' Wash Quarters' on Valencia Street has to fold.
Prefab Apartment Buildings Stack Together Like LegosA company that constructs prefabricated apartment buildings gets their inspiration from toy Legos. According to John Ramos, the finished buildings can be stacked together.
Walnut Creek Seniors Fighting City's Anti-Pot Stance On Medical MarijuanaSeniors in Walnut Creek are fighting for their medical marijuana. Melissa Caen tells us the city's anti-marijuana stance is making it hard for seniors who rely on pot.
San Francisco's Iconic LGBTQ Newspaper Celebrates 40 Years During PrideJohn Ramos reports on the San Francisco Bay Times marking its recent 40th anniversary during SF Pride 2018 (6-19-2018)
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Smoking Rates In U.S. Hit All-Time Low, CDC SaysAbout 14 percent of U.S adults admit to being smokers last year, down from about 16 percent in 2016, government figures from the CDC show.
Watch: Circus Bear Jumps Off Skateboard, Attacks HandlerA circus bear attacked its handler in a shocking video.
Police: Cancer Patient Found Dead In Woods, Killed For Her PainkillersA woman in Kentucky battling stage four cancer was killed for her painkillers.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco's Iconic LGBTQ Newspaper Marks 40 Years During SF PrideThis weekend's pride celebration will be extra-special for San Francisco's first LBGT newspaper. The Bay Times recently marked its 40th birthday.
Protest Decry Forced Separations, Immigration Policies Outside San Francisco ICE OfficesHundreds of demonstrators protested outside ICE offices in San Francisco Tuesday amid a growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.
Activists Claim Cow Palace Gun Show Organizers Have Firearm ConvictionsSome gun control advocates renewed their push Tuesday to shut down the gun shows at the Cow Palace in Daly City.
Owner Of SF Herbal Medicine Store Allegedly Sold Prescription Drugs Without Licensehe owner of an herbal medicine store in San Francisco's Chinatown has been charged with selling and holding prescription drugs for sale without a license, prosecutors announced Monday.
Suspect Arrested In Brutal San Francisco Assaults Caught On CameraA 58-year-old man has been taken into custody in a pair of violent unprovoked assaults in San Francisco that left the victims battered and bloodied.
Woman Responding To Craigslist Ad Makes Life-Saving Kidney DonationA California woman is recovering after donating the gift of life to an ailing man who posted a Craigslist ad seeking a life-saving kidney.
East Bay News
Border Separations: Japanese Internment Camp Survivor Warns History Is Repeating ItselfA woman who survived a Japanese internment camp back in the 1940s believes President Trump’s new border policies are bringing back old memories.
Seniors Fight To Get Much-Needed Medical Marijuana Delivered In Walnut CreekTuesday night the Walnut Creek city council unanimously approved a plan to allow two dispensaries to operate but there will be no storefronts, only deliveries.
Disney Names New Animation, Pixar Chiefs Post-LasseterWalt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn says Tuesday that Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter are taking over for former Disney animation and Pixar chief John Lasseter, who is departing Disney at the end of the year following misconduct allegations.
Suspect Injured, 2 Arrested In Teen Shootout With Union City PoliceOne suspect was wounded and two others arrested following a wild gunfight between a group of juveniles and 6 Union City police officers late Monday night.
'Black Panther' Has Big Night At MTV Movie AwardsThe MTV Movie & TV Awards gave "Black Panther" its first taste of awards glory, with Marvel's blockbuster taking home four honors including two awards for its star, Chadwick Boseman.
‘Jogger Joe’ Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing Man's Cellphone At Lake MerrittA man known as "Jogger Joe" pleaded not guilty Monday in Oakland to a second-degree felony robbery charge.
South Bay News
$2.2M Fed Grant Awarded To Help Homeless Youth In Santa Cruz CountyHomeless youth in Santa Cruz County are about to get a much-needed hand up from the feds. The county is just one of 10 communities in the nation to qualify for a new grant program – a $2.2 million U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development grant.
Menlo Park High-End Jewelry Store First In World To Accept CryptocurrencyStephen Silver is known for selling rare, ultra-high end jewelry and watches. It is the first jewelry store in the world that accepts in cryptocurrency.
Dead Great White Shark Discovered On Aptos BeachCrowds gathered at Aptos' Beer Can Beach over the weekend, lured there by the carcass of a 8-foot White Shark that had washed up on the shore.
Mountain View School To Be Named After Undocumented ImmigrantThe Mountain View Whisman School District board voted to name an as-yet-unopened school after Jose Antonio Vargas, bypassing Steve Jobs and other technology giants with ties to Silicon Valley.
Feds Indict Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes For Wire FraudA federal grand jury has indicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani for their alleged roles in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud investors, doctors and patients.
South Bay Women Accused Of Having Sex With Teenage BoysTwo women -- one a middle school student teacher -- have been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with 15- and 16-year-old boys at a Santa Clara County high school.
North Bay News
Napa Police Investigate Racist Attack On Uber Driver As Hate CrimePolice in Napa are investigating an alleged attack on an Uber driver by one of his passengers as a hate crime after the passenger became abusive because the driver was from Afghanistan.
Santa Rosa Neighborhood On Edge After Arson FiresFirefighters were busy overnight and into the early hours of Sunday, extinguishing what they believe were 10 small arson blazes set in a Santa Rosa neighborhood.
Fairfield Woman Severely Mauled By Own Dog In Backyard AttackA 29-year-old Fairfield woman was severely mauled in her backyard by her own dog early Thursday before police shot it dead, authorities said.
Scientists Find Link Between South Napa Quake And Summer MonthsA surprising new theory links the quake that rocked Napa in 2014 to a dip in groundwater during the summer months.
Gang Member Sought In Santa Rosa Home Invasion Murder Arrested In VirginiaA female Crips gang member, wanted in the February slaying of a man during a Sonoma County home invasion, has been arrested in hiding in a Richmond, Virginia attic and will be extradited to the Bay Area to face a murder charge.
Police Seek Help Finding Cold Case Killer Of Larkspur GrandmotherCentral Marin authorities issued a plea Wednesday for the community's assistance in finding the killer of a 92-year-old grandmother found stabbed to death in her Larkspur apartment in 1993.
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100-Year-Old Pilot Flies High With Help From Her FriendsA pioneering female aviator in San Jose turned 100 last month and was honored by fellow women pilots with an emotional return to the Northern California skies.
San Francisco Tenderloin Police Station At Front Line Of Civic Center Drug CrisisThe flood of drugs running through San Francisco's downtown BART stations is just an extension of the drug problems that have long plagued the streets above.
From Louisiana with Love: A Cajun Feast for Homeless Youth in S.F.Four young Bay Area men bring a bit of the bayou to San Francisco's Great Meadow at Fort Mason to benefit homeless youth in the city.
Soaring Salesforce Tower Officially Opens Its Doors In San FranciscoOn Tuesday, it was time for the Transamerica Pyramid to share the limelight. The massive Saleforce Tower, soaring 61 stories -- an amazing 1,070 feet -- celebrated it official opening with day-long activities.
Sports Headlines & Scores
Kurt Busch Set To Participate In 2018 GRX RallyBusch will be making multiple stops with the event as it heads to cities across America for its 10th anniversary celebration.
Posey, Hernandez Hit Home Runs As Giants Beat Marlins, 6-3San Francisco Giants held their lead this time to beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Tuesday in another night of plunking by both pitching staffs.
Piscotty’s Homer Ties It, Lowrie’s Homer Lifts A’s Over Padres, 4-2Jed Lowie hit a two-run shot with two outs in the 10th to lift the Oakland Athletics over the San Diego Padres 4-2 on Tuesday night.
