New California law bans legacy admissions, donor preferences at private universities
Private universities in California can no longer consider legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process following a bill that was signed into law Monday.
Early morning crash along Highway 680 in Solano County kills 1
A crash on Interstate Highway 680 in Solano County killed at least one person early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect in Fremont murder turns himself in to police in Pleasanton
A man suspected in a brazen daytime murder along a major Fremont roadway was in custody Friday after turning himself in to police in Pleasanton, authorities said.
California apologizes for role in perpetuating slavery amid push for reparations
California has formally apologized for its role in perpetuating slavery in the state with the signing of a bill Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, even as a larger push for reparations faces challenges.
California pet insurance rules tightened under bill signed by Gov. Newsom
A bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom will force pet insurers to provide more transparency about their coverage.
Historic, vacant restaurant in downtown San Jose goes up in flames
A fire burned a vacant historic building in downtown San Jose early Thursday, built during the futuristic architectural boom of the 1960s.
Fire burns auto parts store in Morgan Hill
A fire swept through an auto parts store in Morgan Hill overnight.
Fire burns duplex in Pleasant Hill neighborhood
A fire torched a duplex in a Pleasant Hill neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Bay FC soccer club to build training facility on San Francisco's Treasure Island
Bay FC, the Bay Area's National Women's Soccer League team, announced plans on Tuesday to build a training facility on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay.
Video: Cannabis dispensary ransacked in SF Sunset District smash-and-grab
A cannabis dispensary in San Francisco was ransacked overnight Tuesday in a burglary that involved a vehicle smashing into the front of the building, causing significant damage.
Woman sentenced to 9 years in prison for $1M California EDD fraud during pandemic
A judge sentenced a Northern California woman to nine years in prison on Tuesday for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in unemployment benefits during the height of the COVID pandemic.
California retail theft crackdown yields surge in investigations, arrests
California's retail crime task force is surpassing 2023 enforcement totals amid a surge in arrests and cases investigated, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Fire destroys vehicles in BART Oakland Coliseum Station parking lot
A fire destroyed two vehicles at the BART Coliseum Station parking lot Tuesday afternoon and police were investigating the incident, the transit agency said.
Passenger assaults flight attendants aboard SFO-bound plane diverted to Ontario: DOJ
A Northern California man is facing federal charges after allegedly causing a violent disturbance and assaulting flight attendants on a Frontier Airlines flight from Orange County bound for San Francisco.
San Francisco police to deploy mobile security camera trailers in high-crime areas
The San Francisco Police Department is deploying mobile camera trailers to provide round-the-clock monitoring of high-crime areas and help officers in making arrests, authorities announced Monday.