Flooding in Marin County as Bay Area braces for rising water from king tides, storm
A Marin County neighborhood was inundated with flood water Friday, as the region prepares for rising water due to the king tides and an upcoming storm.
San Francisco leaders say 2025 had "historic" drop in crime; homicides at 70-year low
Officials in San Francisco on Friday said overall crime in the city went down by 25% in 2025, with the number of homicides reaching a level not seen in more than 70 years.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, found dead in San Francisco hotel, officials confirm
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Oakland police investigate 2 separate deadly shootings on New Year's Day 2026
Police in Oakland have launched homicide investigations after two people died in separate shootings that took place on New Year's Day.
Stormy start for Bay Area in 2026; wind, coastal flood advisories issued
A coastal flood advisory is in effect and a wind advisory has been issued for the Bay Area on New Year's Day as the region is expected to see multiple weather systems to start 2026.
Arrest made in Christmas drive-by shooting near Salinas
Authorities in Monterey County have arrested a man following a drive-by shooting that took place in a neighborhood near Salinas on Christmas night.
Fire at Santa Rosa senior housing tower on New Year's Eve displaces several residents
Several residents of a senior housing tower in Santa Rosa were displaced following a fire that broke out New Year's Eve, firefighter said.
$20K reward offered for Native American woman from California missing since 1991
Authorities on the Northern California coast said a reward has been offered for a Native American woman who has been missing for nearly 35 years.
2 fatally shot during New Year's Eve "family disturbance" in Concord home
Two people have died, and a third person was arrested following a shooting inside a Concord home on New Year's Eve.
Puppy stolen from Bay Area family recovered, 2 suspects arrested, police say
Police in Antioch said a 10-week-old puppy stolen from a family the day after Christmas has been safely recovered and two people have been arrested in the case.
Showers likely on New Year's Eve in Bay Area, Monterey Bay as 2026 begins with storms
Showers are likely for New Year's Eve celebrations in the Bay Area and Central Coast, as a wet weather pattern is expected to take hold for the first few days of 2026.
California snowpack at 71% in first snow survey of the season
Recent December storms have boosted California's water supply, but the snowpack remains below average heading into 2026, according to state officials.
Bay Area Spare the Air alert, wood burning ban issued for New Year's Day 2026
Officials with the Bay Area Air District announced a Winter Spare the air Alert and a ban on wood burning is in effect for New Year's Day 2026, amid concerns about elevated pollution levels.
Road rage suspect attacked family with pepper spray, Palo Alto police say
A woman has been arrested on multiple charges after she allegedly attacked a family during a road rage incident in Palo Alto over the weekend, police said.
Suspects ram patrol cars, injure officer during San Ramon pursuit, police say
Police in San Ramon arrested two people and are searching for two others following a pursuit late Monday night that led to an officer being injured.