11+ hour, 38+ min ago (95+ words) A shooting left multiple victims hospitalized in Stockton Saturday afternoon, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. A shooting in Stockton left several people hospitalized Saturday evening, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. At around 7:10 p.m., the sheriff's office shared a social media post stating the shooting happened in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue. According to officials, several victims have been transported to local hospitals as a result. Deputies warned this remains an active scene and asked the public to stay out of the area....

13+ hour, 5+ min ago (1715+ words) Surveying the state of America's artificial intelligence landscape earlier this year, Misha Laskin was concerned. Laskin, a theoretical physicist and machine learning engineer who helped create some of Google's most powerful AI models, saw a growing embrace among American AI companies of free, customizable and increasingly powerful "open" AI models. But most of these models were being made in China, and these systems were quickly gaining ground on their U.S. competitors. "These models were not that far behind the frontier. In fact, they were surprisingly close to the frontier. The ones that are coming now," Laskin said, pausing slightly, "well they're palpably close to the frontier." Laskin founded a startup called Reflection AI, recently valued at $8 billion, to provide an open-source American alternative to these increasingly capable Chinese models that have gained traction in Silicon Valley. "You're starting to see glimpses…...

18+ hour, 35+ min ago (145+ words) Authorities are looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Rohnert Park on Friday. The City of Rohnert Park Police and Fire said the crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. The suspect vehicle drove away after hitting the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. Officials said the suspect vehicle was last see driving west on Southwest Boulevard from Snyder Lane. Based on vehicle parts left behind at the scene, authorities reported the vehicle is believed to be a 2014-2018 Chevy Silverado. Based on witness statements and surveillance footage, officials said it appears to be black with a lift kit and chrome wheels. The City of Rohnert Park Police added the truck will have significant front-end damage. Authorities ask anyone who sees the suspect vehicle to contact them at 707-584-2612....

18+ hour, 38+ min ago (252+ words) The shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose during Black Friday left three people injured, including a teenager and two adults, according to police. Jocelyn Moran reports. A dispute between the suspect and one of the victims was what led to the shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose on Friday, according to the police department. San Jose police said they responded to the mall located at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard following multiple reports of a shooting at around 5:40 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, officers located a man, a woman and a 16-year-old girl suffering from gunshot wounds, officials reported. Police said all victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the police department, preliminary details indicate the suspect had an argument with the man before producing a firearm from his waistband and…...

20+ hour, 10+ min ago (68+ words) A portion of Muni's Central Subway is back open after a car crashed into the tunnel on Friday night. It happened around 10 p.m. at Fourth and Bryant streets, south of Market, a few blocks from Moscone Center. The SFMTA closed the tunnel while crews removed the car. Crews had to shuttle passengers during this morning's closure. Regular service resumed at about 9:30 a.m....

22+ hour, 29+ min ago (97+ words) San Jose Fire Department logo. Firefighters were battling an apartment fire on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The fire department said they responded to a full first-alarm fire at a two-story apartment building on the 500 block of S 7th Street. According to officials, heavy fire could be seen coming from the second floor. The fire was knockdown just after 1 p.m., and crews were making sure the fire did not extend to the attic, according to officials. The fire department added the traffic nearby was impacted and asked drivers to avoid the area....

22+ hour, 48+ min ago (252+ words) Police heard shots fired Saturday morning at the US Coast Guard Housing area in Novato as they were searching the area following reports of shots heard overnight. The Novato Police Department announced at 10:15 a.m. that tactical officers heard shots fired in the US Coast Guard Housing area located at the former Hamilton Army Airfield. At the time, officers were investigating reports of shots heard in the area overnight. Police, with the help of Marin Regional Crisis Response Unit and Coast Guard officials, are investigating the source of the shots. Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors and 911 if they see any suspicious activity. It is unclear if the shots heard Saturday morning are related to a shooting that occurred in the same area Thursday, where there was an altercation between a US Coast Guard Security officer and an unknown…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (245+ words) More than 80 million Americans braved long lines and crowds and, in some cases, nightmarish traffic to get in on Black Friday sales. Thom Jensen reports. Turnout at Bay Area malls were mixed, but one, in the east bay, was jam-packed all day long. Even into the night, shoppers were still trying to get into stores at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore for Black Friday deals. Some shoppers said it took them more than two hours to get into the mall from their homes, just a couple of miles away. The roadway and foot traffic was heavy in Livermore, but not as bad as previous years in Palo Alto where shoppers were out early looking for door buster deals at the Stanford Mall. "The deals are great, but they're definitely pricier than what we were dealing with," said Mitch…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (96+ words) Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot at the Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara Friday afternoon, the San Jose Police Department said. 2 people shot at Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot at the Valley Fair Mall in West San Jose Friday afternoon, police said. San Jose police said this is an ongoing investigation and officers are working to ensure everyone's safety. The status of the victims is unknown at this time. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (102+ words) A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon south of Daly City, according to the United States Geological Survey. A preliminary 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Friday afternoon south of Colma, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported just after 5 p.m. and centered about 1.8 miles southwest of Colma, the USGS said. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES...