3.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Vallejo
A minor earthquake shook Vallejo and the surrounding communities on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Shooting at Oakland's Laney College wounds athletic director John Beam
A shooting at Oakland's Laney College injured the school's athletic director and former head football coach, John Beam, profiled in the Netflix docuseries "Last Chance U."
Colorado man convicted in San Francisco 1978 cold case murder of teen girl from New York
An 80-year-old Colorado man was convicted in the 1978 cold case murder in San Francisco of a 15-year-old girl visiting the city from New York, authorities announced Thursday.
Atmospheric river drenches Sacramento region with heavy rain, wind, Sierra snow
A powerful atmospheric river was sweeping across Northern California on Thursday, bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and high-elevation snow to the Sacramento region, forecasters said.
Juvenile shot at Skyline High School in Oakland; 2 suspects arrested
A shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School injured a juvenile on Wednesday, authorities said.
Waymo service expanded to San Jose, including 1st airport service in California
Autonomous robotaxi company Waymo announced it has expanded to San Jose and is offering curbside service to San Jose Mineta International Airport, the first airport in California to feature the driverless rides.
San Mateo County supervisors select Gilroy Interim Police Chief Ken Binder as new sheriff
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday selected Gilroy Interim Police Chief Ken Binder as sheriff following the dismissal of former Sheriff Christina Corpus.
Waymo robotaxis begin using freeways in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Police fatally shoot suspect in Redwood City following standoff with officers
Officers and emergency personnel converged in a Redwood City neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after a police shooting that followed a standoff with a suspect, authorities said.
Multiple nighttime home burglaries reported in Palo Alto; 2 interrupted by residents
Police in Palo Alto were looking for suspects in a series of home burglaries Monday night, including two that were interrupted by residents.
Midweek storm approaches Northern California; heaviest rain forecast along coastal areas
A potent midweek storm is expected to bring widespread rain, colder temperatures and gusty winds across the Bay Area and portions of the Central Coast beginning Wednesday, forecasters said Tuesday.
Motorcyclist dies in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose
A motorcycle triggered a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose Monday night, which killed the motorcyclist and injured a second driver, authorities said.
2 arrested in 1993 cold case murder near Hayward of 30-year-old father
Authorities arrested two people in the 1993 cold case murder of a 30-year-old father near Hayward, identifying them as the mother of his two children and her former boyfriend.
Watch: Helicopter crew rescues injured hiker rescued from Sonoma County beach
A hiker who suffered an injury along a steep section of coastline in Sonoma County over the weekend had to be evacuated by helicopter in a rescue recorded on a flight officer's body-worn camera, which also captured a bit of levity during the tense operation.
Man sexually assaulted near UC Berkeley campus
A man was sexually assaulted near the University of California, Berkeley campus over the weekend, authorities said on Monday.