Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appoints interim chief James Beere as permanent police chief
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department.
San Jose police seek suspects, release video in Vietnamese Heritage Garden statue theft
Police in San Jose have released surveillance footage as they search for two people suspected of stealing a bronze statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month.
3 wounded in early morning shooting in East Oakland, arrest made
Three people were wounded and an arrest was made following a shooting in East Oakland early Tuesday morning, police said.
Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said.
Bay Area teen Waymo riders nabbed for allegedly shooting projectiles from robotaxi
Two teens in the San Francisco Bay Area were detained after authorities said they were allegedly shooting projectiles from a Waymo robotaxi.
Unlawful assembly declared in San Jose after World Cup crowds again become unruly
For the second time in less than a week, police in San Jose declared an unlawful assembly following World Cup celebrations in the city's downtown, after crowds became unruly.
Cal Fire crews arrive in Colorado to battle massive Aspen Acres Fire
Cal Fire crews completed a nearly 1,000-mile journey over the 4th of July weekend to help battle a massive wildfire burning in Colorado.
Overnight brush fire burns several acres near I-680 in Solano County
Fire crews in Solano County said forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire that broke out early Monday morning near Benicia.
6 rescued from Santa Cruz County beach after nighttime climb over July 4 weekend
Authorities on the Central Coast of California rescued several people after three became injured during a nighttime climb at a beach over the July 4 holiday weekend.
Relocated San Jose World Cup watch parties moved for Mexico, Brazil matches quickly sell out
Anticipating large turnout and security concerns, San Jose officials moved watch parties for Sunday's World Cup matches from San Pedro Square to two larger venues.
Fireworks launched from Golden Gate Bridge to celebrate America's 250th
Fireworks were launched from the Golden Gate Bridge on the Fourth of July to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.
Father gets prison for Monterey County DUI crash that paralyzed son
A father from Central California who was convicted in a DUI crash that paralyzed his son has been sentenced to state prison, prosecutors said.
Bay Area World Cup matches attract over 400,000 to Santa Clara stadium, FIFA says
Despite earlier backlash over high ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA officials said more than 400,000 attended the six matches held in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the stadium in Santa Clara being nearly 100% sold out.
Santa Clara County social workers linked to "Baby Jaxon" case face termination, officials say
Officials in Santa Clara County said they are moving to fire four social workers linked to the case of "Baby Jaxon", who authorities said was sexually assaulted and murdered by his foster brother.
Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Oakland Hills to be closed July 4 over fire concerns
Officials in the East Bay said several roads in the area of Grizzly Peak in the Oakland Hills will be closed during the July 4 holiday, amid concerns about wildfires.