San Jose police officer injured, suspect killed following shootout south of downtown
A San Jose police officer was hospitalized, and a suspect has died following a shootout south of the city's downtown Tuesday evening.
Clouded leopard at Sacramento Zoo dies after health complications
The Sacramento Zoo on Tuesday reported the death of a beloved resident, a clouded leopard name Rajasi, at age 15.
Regulators find Chevron Richmond Refinery emissions have elevated risks for cancer, other health effects
The air pollution from the Chevron Richmond Refinery carries levels of estimated cancer and short-term health risks above allowable levels, according to a new report from Bay Area air regulators.
Missing hiker in Placer County found dead after days-long search
A hiker in Placer County who had been missing for days was found dead Tuesday after hundreds of search-and-rescue personnel worked through challenging terrain to locate him, authorities said.
Shooting in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood leaves 1 dead
A shooting in Oakland on Monday morning left one person dead, police said.
Fremont fatal shooting was home invasion burglary, ending with resident killing teen suspect
A fatal shooting in a Fremont neighborhood on Friday began as a home invasion robbery that ended with the resident wresting a gun from one of the teenage suspects and opening fire, police said.
Stanislaus County confirms 1st human case of West Nile Virus in 2026
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Shooting at Fremont home leaves 1 person dead
A shooting at a home in Fremont left one person dead and multiple suspects detained, according to police.
Pro-Palestinian protesters receive 30 days in jail for blocking Golden Gate Bridge in 2024
A group of protesters who blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest Israel's war in Gaza were sentenced on Friday to one month in jail following their convictions on misdemeanor charges last month.
Cal/OSHA investigation on deadly Tahoe-area avalanche finds multiple safety violations
The agency issued multiple citations and penalties to a backcountry guide company involved in California's deadliest avalanche earlier this year near Lake Tahoe.
49ers take on Los Angeles Chargers in 2nd preseason game. Here's how to watch.
The San Francisco 49ers will have a few more starters making their preseason debut in a matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
CHP investigation in Sunnyvale follows fatal East Palo Alto hit-and-run crash on Highway 101
An investigation into a fatal hit-and-run crash on U.S. Highway 101 in East Palo Alto Thursday morning led California Highway Patrol officers to a neighborhood in Sunnyvale, authorities said.
Student stabbed at Oakland's Castlemont High School during fight
A student at Castlemont High School in Oakland was stabbed during a fight with other students outside the campus, police said.
3rd victim, 2-year-old child, dies of her injuries in Richmond arson
A 2-year-old girl who was critically injured in a house fire that police say was intentionally set by a relative has died of her injuries at the hospital, the third family member to die in the incident.