Multiple injuries in explosion, fire near Hayward in community of Ashland
A gas explosion and fire near Hayward and Interstate Highway 238 Thursday morning injured multiple people and destroyed or damaged at least three structures, authorities said.
East Bay woman who embezzled $1.6 million from youth charity sentenced to prison
A former finance manager for a Bay Area charity that serves youth was sentenced to 27 months in prison for embezzling over $1.6 million from the organization, prosecutors said Wednesday.
9 suspects, including 14- and 16-year-olds, arrested in San Jose gang crackdown
Multiple suspects, including two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old, were arrested in a weeks-long operation in San Jose targeting gang activity, police said Wednesday.
Large waves, dangerous beach conditions forecast for Bay Area, Central Coast through Friday
Dangerous surf conditions are forecast along Northern and Central California beaches for the next several days, prompting an alert from the National Weather Service.
DoorDash order surge signals San Francisco's downtown post-pandemic recovery
A spike in DoorDash orders in downtown San Francisco over the past year supports the notion of the city overcoming the "doom loop" narrative, with return-to-office initiatives fueling a post-pandemic recovery.
Man suspected of stealing dog in San Mateo arrested; poodle returned to owner
A suspect was arrested after a poodle was forcefully taken from its owner in San Mateo on Monday, and the dog was returned unharmed, police said.
SF trial in 2021 murder of "Grandpa Vicha" begins; killing sparked Stop Asian Hate movement
A trial began on Monday for the man accused of the 2021 killing of an elderly San Francisco man in an unprovoked attack that helped galvanize a national anti-Asian hate movement.
Man gets 35 years to life sentence for Sacramento sexual assault aboard light rail train
A man convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger on a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, authorities said Monday.
Armed men jailed after Vacaville restaurant patron threatened just before officer arrives for meal
A Vacaville police officer taking a dinner break at a local eatery was immediately pressed into service again after a restaurant patron reported an armed man had threatened to kill him.
Man convicted in 2022 killing of Modesto DoorDash driver, faces life in prison
A man was convicted of murder in the 2022 killing of a DoorDash driver in Modesto, authorities announced on Monday.
Teens arrested in racially-motivated attack in Grass Valley
Three teenagers were arrested following a racially-motivated attack in Grass Valley that sent the victim to a hospital, and a fourth suspect was being sought, police said.
3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future
In a recent survey, the vast majority of surfers feel a personal responsibility for the health of the ocean. Now, a Santa Cruz company hopes to provide them with one way to surf in a more eco-friendly manner.
Repeat teen offender who fired gun at Fairfield High School gets 6 months detention
A teenager who fired a gun during an after-school skirmish at Fairfield High School in September was already awaiting sentencing in a separate gun assault case at the time and will serve six months in detention for both cases, police said.
Social worker dies after stabbing at San Francisco General Hospital
A social worker who was stabbed Thursday inside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has died, officials said.
Sacramento State football head coach exits to become Colorado offensive coordinator
Sacramento State Hornets head football coach Brennan Marion is leaving the program after just one season to become the offensive coordinator for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes.