San Jose man arrested in June carjacking, kidnapping
A man being sought in a June carjacking and kidnapping in San Jose was arrested earlier this month, police announced Wednesday.
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2nd suspect arrested in September armed carjacking in San Mateo
Another suspect in an armed carjacking in San Mateo in September has been arrested, police said Monday.
RAW: Carjacking suspects taken into custody in Union City after chase
Chopper video of several suspects being detained by police after a pursuit and foot chase through the East Bay (11-10-2023)
East Bay police pursuit and foot chase ends with 4 suspects in custody
Ryan Yamamoto reports on an East Bay police pursuit of a suspect vehicle linked to a carjacking that ended in Union City with four people in custody (11-10-23)
Oakland police pursuit of suspected carjackers ends with 4 detained in Union City
A police chase of a suspected carjacking vehicle through the East Bay led to a manhunt in Union City Friday afternoon ended with four people in custody.
4 suspects in custody after vehicle pursuit, foot chase through the East Bay
Elizabeth Cook reports on an East Bay police pursuit of a suspect vehicle linked to a carjacking that ended with four people in custody (11-10-23)
SFPD officers swarm on alleged carjacking suspect in Mission District alley
Juliette Goodrich reports on the massive police pursuit of a carjacking suspect across San Francisco Tuesday afternoon that ended in an arrest (11-7-2023)
Suspect arrested after carjacking of parked motorhome in Palo Alto
A man suspected of carjacking a motorhome in Palo Alto last week was arrested after police officers found it being driven in East Palo Alto on Wednesday.
Car thefts are on the rise. Why are thieves rarely caught?
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4 teens arrested in connection with Fremont carjacking cases
Police in Fremont arrested four teens suspected in two separate carjacking cases, both of which prompted shelter in place orders at schools Tuesday.
Woman pleads guilty to shooting at deputies in 2019 San Jose UPS truck hijacking
A San Jose woman is facing the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at sheriff's deputies during a 2019 crime spree that included the hijacking of a UPS truck.
Rideshare driver attacked, carjacked by rider in Stockton Police Department parking lot
Stockon police are investigating a brazen attack on a rideshare driver in their own department headquarters parking lot.
Man arrested in Benicia following tip jar theft, carjacking attempts
A man who allegedly began his crime spree by stealing a tip jar and then moved on to attempting to carjack two vehicles was arrested in Benicia Monday morning.
4 arrested after carjacking and chase in Castro Valley
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement officials assisted in the arrest of four people suspected of a carjacking Sunday night in Castro Valley.
Piedmont woman carjacked as she was placing child in car, police say
Piedmont police on Sunday arrested a 19-year-old and detained four others for allegedly carjacking a woman Sunday morning as she placed her child in the car.
5 suspects sought in separate carjackings in Castro Valley
Deputies are searching for five armed suspects involved in carjacking incidents in Castro Valley, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday night.
Oakland residents split on plan to deploy CHP officers to reduce violent crime
While Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying CHP officers to help address violent crime in Oakland after a string of high-profile carjackings and other armed robberies, some residents are not convinced that more law enforcement will make any difference.
Stockton police detain multiple people after 2 injured including sergeant in carjacking, shooting
Police in Stockton have detained multiple people following a carjacking and shooting that injured two victims including a sergeant early Wednesday morning.
Update: Charges against 2 suspects in SF carjacking, Sanchez stairs crash discharged
The charges against the two suspects in last weekend's carjacking that led to the spectacular crash at the Sanchez Street steps were discharged Friday pending further investigation, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Oakland group arrested in connection to series of armed carjackings, police say
Oakland police said they arrested a suspect in the attempted carjacking on Skyline Boulevard that was caught on video.
2 officers, 1 victim injured following armed carjacking, crash in West Oakland
Three people, including two police officers, were injured in a crash following an armed carjacking and pursuit in West Oakland on Wednesday.
Update: SF police arrest 2 suspects in carjacking, spectacular crash at Sanchez Street steps
San Francisco police on Wednesday announced they have arrested two suspects in connection with a carjacking and subsequent crash that saw a car plummet from the hill atop the Sanchez Street stairs.
Neighbors stunned, suspects remain at large after car plunges off Sanchez Street steps in SF
People who live near the Sanchez Street steps in San Francisco remain in shock after a car possibly involved in a carjacking plunged off the steps last weekend. Meanwhile, a neighbor captured a photo of the suspects, who remain at large. Betty Yu reports. (7/25/23)Read more here
SF leaders seek answers after car plunges over Sanchez Street steps
San Francisco city leaders are seeking answers following a wild crash over the weekend in which a car careens over the Sanchez Street steps. Jose Martinez reports. (7/24/23)
Video: Food delivery driver carjacked as YouTuber conducts interview on SF crime
A food delivery driver in San Francisco was carjacked while he was double-parked to pick up an order in an incident captured on video during an interview about the state of crime in the city.
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Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16
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Thieves use truck to break-in, steal ATM from SF Richmond District CVS
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Disgruntled Mission District vendors march to protest ban on street sales
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Alleged drunk driver sideswipes car, rolls and catches fire in Benicia
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Update: 3 Oakland cafe workers out of a job after confrontation over anti-Semitic graffiti
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Wanted man arrested in Vallejo with loaded gun, meth in fanny pack
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Police arrest San Jose man for domestic violence, find gun and illegal drugs
San Jose police arrested a man early Sunday for alleged domestic violence and found a firearm and illegal drugs at his home.
Rocket launcher, Uzi among 408 firearms collected in San Jose gun buyback
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Postal worker robbed of postal keys, phone in Palo Alto attack
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Monterey County sends more money to Pajaro flood recovery
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San Jose Earthquakes announce plan to build soccer fields at Santa Clara Fairgrounds
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Santa Rosa teen sets $10,000 goal for his 10th annual cookie fundraiser
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San Rafael police find ghost gun after arresting 2 on suspicion of shoplifting
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Santa Rosa police arrest woman who allegedly stabbed another woman
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Smashing urchins among promising efforts to restore California kelp forests
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Head-on collision near Graton leaves 2 dead, 2 seriously injured
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Samuel scores 2 TDs, Purdy throws for career-best 368 yards as 49ers beat Seahawks 28-16
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Oakland neighborhood uniting to help deter crime in their streets
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San Rafael police find ghost gun after arresting 2 on suspicion of shoplifting
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Police arrest San Jose man for domestic violence, find gun and illegal drugs
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Alleged drunk driver sideswipes car, rolls and catches fire in Benicia
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Santa Rosa police arrest woman who allegedly stabbed another woman
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Privacy advocates accuse Kaiser of not following state law on license plate readers
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
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Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
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Santa Rosa teen sets ambitious goal for his 10th annual cookie fundraiser
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Santa Rosa sets ambitious goal for his 10th annual cookie fundraiser
John Ramos reports on a Santa Rosa teen who has been selling cookies to fundraise for a Secret Santa event for those in need.
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