Stiffer penalties for smash-and-grab retail thefts signed into law in California
Smash-and-grab retail thefts that result in major damage to businesses will bring longer sentences in California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bill into law Thursday.
14-year-old arrested after Petaluma high schools threatened on social media
Threats of violence against two Petaluma schools posted on social media on Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old, authorities said Thursday.
Suspect arrested in August fatal hit-and-run in San Pablo
A man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision in San Pablo last month was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
Willow Fire near Concord close to full containment, burns 62 acres
A wind-whipped vegetation fire was burning in Concord near Highway 4 Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Suspect sought after burglary of occupied home in Palo Alto
A man was being sought after the burglary of an occupied home in Palo Alto Tuesday evening, authorities said.
San Francisco mayoral debate begins with crime, public safety as main topic
Candidates for Mayor of San Francisco met Wednesday evening for the latest in a series of debates, once again without the incumbent in attendance.
Glass pane falls from top of San Francisco skyscraper onto street
A pane of glass being installed on the top level of a 30-story skyscraper in San Francisco's South of Market plummeted to the street Friday, damaging windows on another building across the street.
Man mauled to death by dogs in Oakland; dogs' owner charged
A man is facing charges in a horrific attack by three large dogs that left another man dead last weekend in Oakland, authorities said.
Disabled BART train near West Oakland station creates major delays during AM commute
BART reported major systemwide delays early Friday morning because of a disabled train near the West Oakland station.
Driver charged in hit-and-run DUI crash that killed teen girl in Oakland
A man suspected in a hit-and-run DUI crash in Oakland last month that killed a teenage girl and injured her mother will face multiple felony charges, prosecutors said Thursday.
Heat advisory extended for Bay Area, Northern California through Friday
The heat wave enveloping the Bay Area and Northern California Is lasting longer than originally forecast before a cooling trend kicks in.
Man accused of killing dozens of animals in Monterey County shooting rampage
A man randomly killed dozens of animals during a three-hour shooting rampage early Tuesday morning in Monterey County, authorities said.
Teen suspect in Ricky Pearsall shooting is "very sorry," attorney says
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon and through his defense attorney expressed remorse for the incident.
Heat advisory in effect as mid-week heat wave grips Bay Area, Northern California
The hottest days of the week in the Bay Area and Northern California began Wednesday with heightened fire risk and inland temperatures expected to reach triple-digits or near-triple digits into Friday.
49ers GM says Ricky Pearsall's condition is "nothing short of miraculous"
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.