The rise of Google Maps mimics many of the scrappy origin tale tropes that are littered throughout the Bay Area.

Viral posts suggest Google Maps imagery shows a human trafficking plea in L.A., but police say there's no evidence of ...

The VERIFY team looked into whether the images are real. The Google Maps satellite image of the Los Angeles property does show the words “HELP” and “TRAFICO” written on the ground.

Google Maps is more than just a navigation tool. It can help you identify less busy hours for businesses, save on tolls and fuel, and even revisit your past travel history. Here are some lesser-known ...