West Oakland BART station reopens after fatality reported
The West Oakland BART station is closed and major delays are being reported on the transit system Friday due to a fatality at the station, officials said.
Magnitude 3.4, 2.9 earthquakes strike near San Ramon
Two minor earthquakes struck the San Ramon area on Friday morning, officials said.
Protests, walkouts over federal immigration enforcement held across Bay Area
Protests and student walkouts were taking place in communities throughout the Bay Area on Friday, condemning federal immigration enforcement.
Woman killed in early morning garage fire near Redwood City
A woman died after a fire broke out in a San Mateo County garage early Friday morning, officials said.
Sacramento County sheriff reports fewest homicides in 55 years
Sacramento County recorded 18 homicides in 2025, the lowest numbers in more than half a century, according to the sheriff's office.
Man suspected of striking SFPD officer in Oakland charged with attempted murder
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
Former Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firms
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan enters 2026 California governor's race
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Waymo launches robotaxi service to San Francisco International Airport
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
Mountain lion found in San Francisco neighborhood released in Santa Cruz Mountains
A mountain lion who was captured in a busy San Francisco neighborhood has been released back into the wild, state wildlife officials said.
Alleged accomplice in crime spree that ended in deadly SJPD shootout arrested
Federal authorities arrested an alleged accomplice of a man who took part in a multi-day crime spree that ended in a deadly shootout with San Jose police last week.
Contra Costa County man latest to die from California toxic wild mushroom outbreak
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
East Bay high school students stage walkout against federal immigration enforcement
Hundreds of students from several high schools in East Bay walked out of class Wednesday, protesting federal immigration enforcement operations.
Key roads near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara closed ahead of Super Bowl LX
Commuters near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara should expect detours and delays as several key roads are being closed ahead of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Central Valley man arrested by San Jose police for alleged illegal weapons sales
A Central Valley man described by authorities as one of the state's "most prolific and dangerous" firearms traffickers has been arrested, according to San Jose police.