Northern California asylum-seeker detained by ICE released on bond
A Bay Area woman and Russian immigrant who is seeking political asylum was released on bond Friday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month.
San Mateo County coach, teacher arrested for alleged sex crimes against former student
A coach and teacher in San Mateo County has been arrested for alleged sex crimes involving a former student, authorities said.
Paul Pelosi pleads not guilty to hit-and-run charges in California through his attorney
Paul Pelosi, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, pleaded not guilty on Friday through his attorney to charges in connection with an alleged hit-and-run crash in Northern California last month.
Oakland police release video of fatal officer shooting of man swinging homemade spears
The Oakland Police Department on Thursday released a compilation video of officer body camera footage of the fatal shooting last month of a man wielding two homemade spear-like devices at officers.
1 dead, 1 injured after car plunges off Santa Cruz cliff into ocean near Steamer Lane surf spot
A car plunged off a cliff into the ocean at a well-known surf spot in Santa Cruz, California, early Thursday morning, leaving one occupant dead and a second injured
49ers kick off 2026 NFL Preseason against Tennessee Titans. Here's how to watch.
The San Francisco 49ers begin their quest for a sixth Super Bowl title on Thursday, kicking off the 2026 preseason with a matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Timber Fire in California's Big Sur grows; weather helps crews increase containment
The Timber Fire surpassed 4,000 acres as crews worked overnight to increase containment, helped by weather conditions.
1 dead, 1 injured in Richmond stabbing; suspect arrested
Two people were stabbed, one fatally, in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a suspect was arrested hours after the incident, police said.
Man convicted of sexually assaulting woman on San Francisco Muni bus
A San Francisco jury convicted a man for sexually assaulting a woman aboard a Muni bus last year, the District Attorney's Office said.
Lightning threat increases Central Coast fire risk; Bay Area coastal flooding alert issued
A weather system off of Southern California was increasing the chances of lightning and wind gusts in the Central Coast and creating near-critical fire weather conditions, forecasters said.
San Benito County probation worker charged with possessing sexually explicit images of a minor
A Morgan Hill resident and San Benito County probation employee has been charged with possessing sexually explicit images of a minor he was communicating with on social media, authorities said.
Sunnyvale police seize flavored vapes, other illegal products at smoke shops
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
Guide company's report on California avalanche that killed 9 near Lake Tahoe assigns no blame
A preliminary report on the February avalanche that killed nine people released by the backcountry guide company involved assigned no blame for the tragedy.
Suspected DUI crash kills road worker on Highway 50 in Sacramento
A road worker on U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento was killed in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver overnight Monday, authorities said.
Newsom announces rollout of California's $3,500 EV rebate for first-time buyers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.