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7+ hour, 23+ min ago (223+ words) California drivers are already sharing the highway with driverless cars, but it may not be long before self-driving big-rigs get the green light as well. On Wednesday morning, state regulators at the California DMV are releasing another round of proposed regulations to start a statewide testing program for driverless trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds." The DMV released its first draft last year, and the basic rules are remaining intact, which means the process would largely mirror the testing program for driverless cars, where companies first test the vehicles with a safety driver in the front seat who could take over if needed, and then move on to testing without any driver at all. The regulations also are expected to include a new process for citing autonomous vehicle companies when their cars or trucks violate traffic laws." Previous reporting by the…...

8+ hour, 21+ min ago (101+ words) Oakland's Laney College is fast-tracking new security measures in the wake of last month's fatal shooting of beloved athletic director and former coach John Beam. Velena Jones reports. The Laney College community will come together Wednesday, Dec. 10, to remember and honor slain athletic director and former football coach John Beam. Beam died last month after being shot on campus. Laney College invites students, staff and the Oakland community to participate in a tribute walk to honor Beam's impact and legacy. The walk will start at 4 p.m. at Laney Bistro and end at the football field....

12+ hour, 56+ min ago (348+ words) The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Wednesday morning charged the suspect in the Valley Fair shooting with attempted murder and petitioned the court to charge the 17-year-old as an adult. Prosecutors allege the teen opened fire on who he thought was a rival gang member in the crowded San Jose mall, forcing panicked shoppers to run for cover. Three people were hit by the gunfire and taken to a hospital. The suspect fired six times, striking the perceived gang rival in the chest and hitting two young women who were at the mall shopping, according to the DA's Office. The suspect also will be charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon among other charges in the shooting that injured three people Friday, District Attorney Jeff Rosen said during a news conference in front of Juvenile Court…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (190+ words) A vision for full store fronts is the goal of a new tax relief proposal for small and new businesses in Oakland. The ballot measure introduced by councilmembers Janani Ramachandran and Zac Unger aims to boost Oakland's business climate. "The more attractive we make Oakland again, the more people will want to come here and stay here," Ramachandran said. "People, businesses, new industries, which will create new jobs, opportunities, as well as revenue for the city." The plan uses $3 million already set aside by the city. Under the proposal, small businesses making under $1 million in sales would pay no gross receipts tax starting in 2027. New businesses would also get up to $1 million in gross receipts tax eliminated. "Oakland must make it easier for businesses to not only survive but to thrive and to grow," Mayor Barbara Lee said. "Businesses create…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (84+ words) Crews at the scene of a crash and fire on northbound Highway 87 in San Jose. (Dec. 2, 2025) At least three vehicles caught fire following a crash on Highway 87 in San Jose Tuesday morning. The collision happened in the northbound lanes, just north of Curtner Avenue, the San Jose Fire Department said. Footage from NBC Bay Area SkyRanger showed the burned vehicles and first responders blocking all lanes of northbound traffic. Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (91+ words) Aerial coverage from NBC Bay Area's SkyRanger shows the aftermath of an AC Transit bus crash in Oakland. Multiple people are injured after an AC Transit bus crashed into a building in Oakland, according to a fire official. The incident was reported at 1:18 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 68th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Four people injured in the collision were transported to a hospital and emergency crews on scene were evaluating others involved, according to the Oakland Fire Department. A structural engineer is examining the building....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (541+ words) A San Francisco small business owner is calling a costly mistake by a major retailer a nightmare. Gia Vang reports. Elenor Mak is the founder of Jilly Bing, a brand of Asian American dolls and toys. The mom of two started it because of the lack of representation while searching for a doll for her own daughter. Soon after launching her business in 2023, her dolls were in major stores like Macy's. "It felt like things were great and then, very quickly over the last few weeks things have just become a nightmare for us as we approach the holidays," Mak said. She said that began when she and Macy's were deciding what to do with some of the store's inventory of her Jilly Bing dolls. In an October email, a Macy's representative writes " the best course of action would be…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (145+ words) A Powerball player in the Bay Area just missed hitting the $740 million jackpot in Monday night's draw but still came away with more than $500,000 in winnings, according to the California Lottery. A ticket matching the first five numbers in the Powerball draw was sold at the Manila Oriental Market at 950 King Drive in Daly City, the lottery said. The winning numbers in Monday night's draw were 5-18-26-47-59 and the Powerball 1. No jackpot tickets were sold in the multi-state Powerball draw, so the jackpot rises to an estimated $775 million for the next draw Wednesday, the lottery said. The 5/5 ticket sold in Daly City was one of three sold across the U.S., with the others in Georgia and Illinois. Meanwhile, the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night's Mega Millions draw sits at $90 million....

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (96+ words) Authorities in San Francisco were investigating a shooting Tuesday on the campus of Burton High School, according to a city official. Authorities in San Francisco were investigating a shooting Tuesday on the campus of Burton High School, according to a city official. Supervisor Jackie Fielder posted the news to social media, saying a student was shot in the leg and was in stable condition. Fielder followed up with a post saying a suspect was in custody. Police and fire personnel responded to the incident, and investigators were reviewing school security video, Fielder said in the post....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (300+ words) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has set off a "code red" alert to employees to improve its flagship product, ChatGPT, and delay other product developments, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported that Altman sent an internal memo to staff Monday saying more work was needed to enhance the artificial intelligence chatbot's speed, reliability and personalization features. This week marks three years since OpenAI first released ChatGPT, sparking global fascination and a commercial boom in generative AI technology and giving the San Francisco-based startup an early lead. But the company faces increased competition with rivals, including Google, which last month unleashed Gemini 3, the latest version of its own AI assistant. OpenAI didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Tech news outlet The Information also reported on the memo. Altman said this fall that ChatGPT now has more…...