Lear Zhou
Author
Lear is a reporter based in San Francisco covering Northern California news.
LATEST
Oakland Airport Launches ‘Guest Pass’ Allowing Non-Passengers Past Security Check
The new program will allow non-passengers to go with their loved ones to the gates and see them off, the airport said.
|
Waymo Vehicle ‘Standoff’ in San Francisco Street Exposes a Weakness, AI Expert Says
Autonomous vehicles are designed to avoid risk and can exhibit over-cautious behavior, according to San Jose State University Professor Ahmed Banafa.
|
UC Berkeley PhD Student Charged With Felony Vandalism Causing Over $46,000 in Equipment Damage
Jiarui Zou is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 15.
|
San Francisco Mayor Appoints Second District 4 Supervisor in a Month
The mayor’s first choice for supervisor resigned after 18 days amid allegations of misconduct.
|
Zoox Launches Pilot Program of Free Robotaxi Service in San Francisco
The company launched its first autonomous ride-hailing service in Las Vegas in September.
|
San Francisco’s Newly Appointed Supervisor Resigns Over Pet Store Controversy
Isabella Alcaraz came under fire following media reports that the pet store she owned was not in good condition.
|
Google Sued for Allegedly Using Gemini AI Tool to Track Users’ Private Communications
Gemini was able to tell technology writer Ruben Circelli who his first crush was in elementary school as well as one of his character flaws.
|
FBI Releases Footage of Suspects in Oakland Museum Burglary
The FBI’s art crime team is working closely with OPD and OMCA to identify the suspects.
|
1,000 Artifacts Stolen in Oakland Museum Burglary
The burglary occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 15 at the museum’s off-site storage facility.
|
Oakland Airport Launches ‘Guest Pass’ Allowing Non-Passengers Past Security Check
The new program will allow non-passengers to go with their loved ones to the gates and see them off, the airport said.
|
Waymo Vehicle ‘Standoff’ in San Francisco Street Exposes a Weakness, AI Expert Says
Autonomous vehicles are designed to avoid risk and can exhibit over-cautious behavior, according to San Jose State University Professor Ahmed Banafa.
|
UC Berkeley PhD Student Charged With Felony Vandalism Causing Over $46,000 in Equipment Damage
Jiarui Zou is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 15.
|
San Francisco Mayor Appoints Second District 4 Supervisor in a Month
The mayor’s first choice for supervisor resigned after 18 days amid allegations of misconduct.
|
Zoox Launches Pilot Program of Free Robotaxi Service in San Francisco
The company launched its first autonomous ride-hailing service in Las Vegas in September.
|
San Francisco’s Newly Appointed Supervisor Resigns Over Pet Store Controversy
Isabella Alcaraz came under fire following media reports that the pet store she owned was not in good condition.
|
Google Sued for Allegedly Using Gemini AI Tool to Track Users’ Private Communications
Gemini was able to tell technology writer Ruben Circelli who his first crush was in elementary school as well as one of his character flaws.
|
FBI Releases Footage of Suspects in Oakland Museum Burglary
The FBI’s art crime team is working closely with OPD and OMCA to identify the suspects.
|
1,000 Artifacts Stolen in Oakland Museum Burglary
The burglary occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 15 at the museum’s off-site storage facility.
|