Man found guilty in 2012 Sierra LaMar murder case has conviction overturned
A state appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man convicted of kidnapping and murdering Sierra LaMar in 2012, paving the way for a new trial.
Central California man found guilty of setting elderly homeless woman on fire
A Central California man has been convicted of attempted murder for setting an elderly homeless woman on fire during an incident last year, prosecutors said.
San Francisco court clerks end strike after agreement reached, union says
Clerks with the San Francisco Superior Court have announced a tentative agreement to end a two-day strike, the union announced Friday.
BART board approves plan to close stations if voters reject sales tax measure
The BART Board of Directors approved Thursday a plan to close stations and make other service cuts if voters reject a sales tax measure that is expected to be on the ballot later this year.
Walnut Creek police fatally shoot man; mother says he had mental health issues
A man has died after being shot by police during a confrontation in a Walnut Creek neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Video captures Milpitas police officers rescuing toddler, dog thrown from burning apartment
To protect and serve took on a whole new meaning for two officers in the San Francisco Bay Area last weekend.
BART service resumes between West Oakland, 24th Street Mission station in San Francisco
Bay Area Rapid Transit service between Oakland and San Francisco has resumed Thursday morning following an equipment issue.
San Jose launches plan to clear out Coyote Meadows homeless encampment
Officials in San Jose began notifying residents of a large homeless encampment in the city about plans to clear out the area in April.
San Francisco supervisors approve ordinance declaring "ICE Free Zones" on city property
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting federal immigration operations on city property.
West San Jose parking lot shooting a murder-suicide, police say
Police in San Jose released additional details about a deadly shooting Tuesday morning, saying a man killed his former girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
San Jose animal shelter warns of fake AI photo claiming dog was to be euthanized
A San Francisco Bay Area animal shelter said it has been flooded with phone calls after a fake AI-generated post claiming one of its dogs would be euthanized went viral.
Man, woman killed in shooting in West San Jose parking lot
Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found fatally shot in a parking lot Tuesday morning.
Bay Area authorities arrest missing Connecticut woman, 2 others in bank fraud case
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
Man found fatally shot near Bethel Island in Contra Costa County
Authorities in Contra Costa County have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting near Bethel Island on Monday night.
Vallejo police say woman pushed from vehicle during 16-mile pursuit; driver arrested
Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.