Wayward sea lion rescued from roadway in San Rafael
A young sea lion is being cared for at the Marine Mammal Center after being found along a Marin County roadway over the weekend.
Man drowns at Aquatic Park in San Francisco, officials say
A man has died after drowning off Aquatic Park in San Francisco Monday evening, officials said.
Folsom State Prison inmate killed; 2 other inmates suspected in attack
Two inmates at Folsom State Prison are suspected of killing another inmate during an alleged attack last week, corrections officials said.
Man dies following weekend altercation, stabbing in downtown San Jose
Police in San Jose have launched a homicide investigation following a deadly stabbing in the city's downtown over the weekend.
Suspect who broke into Sacramento-area home found inside naked after standoff, couple says
Authorities in Sacramento County said they have arrested a man suspected in a break-in following a standoff at home Monday morning.
Number of dead gray whales in San Francisco Bay highest since 2000, scientists say
Scientists said the number of gray whales found dead in San Francisco Bay has reached the highest in a quarter century, with the latest incident taking place earlier this month.
San Jose man facing murder charges in fentanyl overdose deaths of 2 children
Prosecutors in Santa Clara County said a suspected drug dealer is now facing two murder charges in connection with the overdose deaths of two children who were exposed to fentanyl.
California wildlife officials euthanize Lake Tahoe bear blamed for break-ins, threats to campers
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) said they have euthanized a bear who has been blamed for multiple break-ins and threatening campers in the Lake Tahoe area.
Westbound I-580 reopens at Altamont Pass after big-rig fire leads to shutdown
Westbound Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass reopened Friday, hours after an big-rig fire led to a closure of the freeway for nearly the entire morning commute.
Driver with gunshot wound crashes into Sonoma sheriff patrol car, later dies
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a driver who suffered a gunshot wound crashed into a patrol vehicle and later died.
Santa Clara County sheriffs' deputies arrest Gilroy man for suspected 7th DUI
A Gilroy man who has been convicted for driving under the influence at least half a dozen times has been arrested for a 7th suspected DUI, deputies said.
At least 11 arrested after Border Patrol operation in Sacramento County
At least 11 people were arrested during a Border Patrol operation in south Sacramento Thursday morning, officials said.
5 charged in killing of UC Berkeley professor, including ex-wife, reports say
The ex-wife of a University of California, Berkeley professor who was fatally shot during a visit to Greece earlier this month is among five people who have been charged in his killing, reports say.
Former AME Zion Church bishop pleads guilty in California church property fraud scheme
A former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme using church properties throughout California to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in loans, federal prosecutors said.
California mother, grandmother arrested after baby exposed to fentanyl, police say
A California woman and her mother were arrested after police said an infant was exposed to fentanyl during an incident over the weekend.