Plan making California high-earner tax to fund schools permanent eligible for November ballot
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
Gray whale found dead near Pier 80 in San Francisco, vessel strike suspected
A gray whale found in San Francisco Bay last week is believed to have been killed in a vessel strike, scientists said Thursday
Injured mountain biker airlifted from Annadel State Park in Sonoma County
A mountain biker who was injured in a remote Sonoma County trail Wednesday morning was airlifted to safety following a multi-agency rescue, authorities said.
Berkeley health officials say 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Jury convicts protester who blocked OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco
A woman has been found guilty of trespassing and other charges for her role in a protest outside the San Francisco headquarters of OpenAI last year, prosecutors said.
23 pounds of meth seized, 2 arrested following traffic stop in Redwood City
Police in Redwood City said they arrested two people on multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of more than 20 pounds of methamphetamine.
Proposed parking ban on California's Bixby Bridge takes step forward
Officials on California's Central Coast have moved closer to implementing a temporary parking ban on the iconic Bixby Bridge over safety concerns.
San Francisco police release video of shootout that critically wounded officer
Police in San Francisco released body camera footage and additional details following a shootout with a robbery suspect that critically wounded an officer.
Cyclist dies following vehicle collision in East San Jose
Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a vehicle collision in East San Jose Tuesday morning.
San Francisco homeless encampments, RV's on streets drop for 4th quarter, mayor says
San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
Oakland murder suspect dies after medical emergency at Santa Rita Jail, deputies say
An Oakland man suspected of murder died over the weekend following an apparent medical emergency inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, after he spent several days in the hospital.
World Cup matches in Santa Clara to impact traffic and transit. Here's what to know.
As the San Francisco Bay Area is set to host several matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, multiple road closures and detours will be in place near the stadium site in Santa Clara.
DOJ investigates California school districts over gender policies
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into four California school districts over policies pertaining to the instruction of gender and sexual orientation.
Mother, daughter who owned San Jose daycare sentenced in drowning deaths of 2 toddlers
A San Jose mother and daughter who were convicted in the drowning deaths of two toddlers in their care were sentenced to prison, prosecutors in Santa Clara County announced Friday.
San Francisco sues landlord for allegedly housing tenants in fire-damaged building
A landlord in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is facing a lawsuit after allegedly allowing tenants to live in a fire-damaged building.