Ashley St. Clair says Grok undressed and sexualized her in AI‑generated images, including one tied to a photo of her at 14. xAI has moved to federal court and countersued in Texas.

A lane change on I-80 caused a Subaru to flip, resulting in minor injuries. The CHP post praised seatbelt use and quick first responder action, while reminding drivers to be cautious in construction zones.

Baykeeper sued Alco Iron & Metal Co. for alleged Clean Water Act violations, asserting stormwater runoff from their San Leandro scrapyard pollutes the San Francisco Bay. Alco defends their environmental commitment.

A man died and a woman was seriously injured in a Gilroy collision involving a teen driver. Police are investigating; neither drugs, alcohol, nor speed seem to be factors.

A small fire in a vacant Mountain View building led to an arrest and the discovery of unsafe conditions, with law enforcement and fire services responding. A demolition permit for the building is pending.

Bay Area pizzeria Doppio Zero filed permits and is targeting a summer 2026 opening in downtown Livermore. The expansion brings its wood‑fired Neapolitan pies to the Tri‑Valley.

San José Police arrested Ramses Hernandez Rivera for a massive vehicle burglary spree involving 114 reports from four complexes. Evidence was found at his residence.

A gas pipeline leak by PG&E caused a house explosion in Hayward, injuring six people. The 1942 gas main was damaged during roadwork, leading to the blast despite the gas flow being stopped.

The Port of Oakland has narrowed Howard Terminal to two finalists: the Oakland Roots and Industrial Realty Group. The choice will shape whether the waterfront becomes a stadium or a maritime hub.

A man accused in a March 2025 San Pablo shooting that killed a Richmond resident was arrested in Mexico and extradited to face murder and gang-related charges.

Cryptocurrency service provider BitGo has relocated its official headquarters to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, according to SEC filings, as it prepares for an IPO, despite maintaining significant office space in Palo Alto.

Ryan Hardy surrendered after a shooting in Antioch injured an 11-year-old girl. Charged with attempted homicide, he turned himself into San Francisco Sheriff's Office; the girl is stable. Police seek tips for the ongoing investigation.

A man was arrested in Benicia for stealing rims and tires on Christmas, with the police recovering the $3,000 worth property and charging Joshua Gonzales with receiving stolen property.