Texas county explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response

Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections, FAA says

The FAA said seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may require inspections in case they were incorrectly installed and needed to be fixed.

Flea infestation closes popular North Bay playground, town's pesticide ban forces non-toxic cleanup

A popular playground in Fairfax has been temporarily closed after town officials discovered a significant flea infestation in the play area. Peri Park Playground was shut down last week after fleas were found in the sand and wood chips, prompting concerns from parents and grandparents who frequent the park.

Study highlights wildfire evacuation risks on Bay Area coast

A new study from researchers at UC Santa Barbara is raising concerns about wildfire evacuation safety, finding that some Bay Area communities have a significantly better chance of avoiding fatalities during a wildfire.

Civil Grand Jury concludes San Francisco lacks clear emergency alert strategy

A San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report is criticizing city officials for failing to decide the future of the city's aging emergency warning siren system, which has been offline since 2019 and has fallen into disrepair.