Homicide suspect mistakenly released from California jail re-arrested after 5 months
Five months after being mistakenly released from the Contra Costa County Jail, a homicide suspect has been arrested, authorities said.
Crime in Oakland drops nearly 30% to start 2026, police say
Police in Oakland on Wednesday released data that showed declines in crime during the first three months of 2026.
Rohnert Park police seize guns after allegedly armed man goes on racist rant from roof
A Sonoma County man has been arrested on multiple weapons charges and a hate crime charge, after he allegedly pointed a gun and made racist remarks from the roof of his home.
California earthquake strikes near Santa Cruz; 4.6-magnitude temblor felt across Bay Area
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning and was felt by residents throughout the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman found guilty of killing, dismembering roommate in 2018
Nearly eight years after a woman's body was found dismembered inside a San Francisco apartment building, a jury has convicted her roommate of murder.
17-year-old dies after being stabbed in after-school brawl near Milpitas High School
A teenager has died, and another teen has been arrested on a homicide charge following a fight near Milpitas High School on Tuesday afternoon.
San Jose man pleads guilty to attacking mail carrier, faces decades in prison
A San Jose man is facing decades in federal prison after he pled guilty to robbing and attacking a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, prosecutors said.
Santa Clara County deputies bust alleged "drug pipeline" into jail facility; 2 arrested
Two men from San Jose have been arrested on multiple felony charges for an alleged drug trafficking operation into a jail facility in Santa Clara County.
Missing San Jose man feared dead after decomposed body found in vehicle
A decomposed body found inside a vehicle in East San Jose may be connected to the disappearance of a man who was reported missing, police said.
Warren Buffett teams up with Steph & Ayesha Curry to revive charity lunch auction
Following a four-year absence, billionaire investor Warren Buffett is again auctioning off a private lunch for charity, teaming up with Steph and Ayesha Curry.
Former San Francisco human rights chief, nonprofit exec charged in corruption case
The former head of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission along with the executive director of a local nonprofit are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into alleged corruption, prosecutors said.
3 face murder charges for fatal assault in Monterey County Jail
Three people in custody at the Monterey County Jail have been booked for murder and other charges in connection with a deadly assault inside the jail over the weekend, deputies said.
Family and friends of missing Oakland coffee shop owner hold vigil, seek community help
Family and friends of an Oakland business owner reported missing last week held a candlelight vigil Sunday night in the hope of bringing her back home.
Man suspected in 1994 San Diego cold case homicide arrested in Santa Cruz, police say
More than three decades after a man was found fatally stabbed near a San Diego beach, police said a suspect has been arrested on California's Central Coast.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder to take leave over "mental health condition," staff says
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence as she is dealing with what was described as a "mental health condition", her office said.