Metal band guitarist identified as man killed in South San Francisco police shootout
A man who was fatally shot by police in South San Francisco earlier this week has been identified as a onetime guitarist for a Bay Area death metal band.
Fremont Unified School District reaches deal with teachers, averting potential strike
Officials with the Fremont Unified School District announced that a tentative labor agreement has been reached with teachers, averting a potential strike.
House votes to block California's ban on new gas-powered vehicles in 2035
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to block California from implementing plans to block new sales of gas-powered vehicles in a decade.
Convicted sex offender accused of following child to San Rafael school
A convicted sex offender who was on parole was arrested by San Rafael police Tuesday after he allegedly followed a middle school student onto a campus, police said.
Valero consults Bay Area developer to assess future of Benicia refinery site
A Bay Area developer said it is working with Valero to assess the potential future of its refinery in Benicia, which could cease operations as soon as next year.
Man gets 5 years for large cannabis grow in California forest
A man convicted for his role in a "large-scale" illegal cannabis growing operation within a national forest in Central California has been sentenced to federal prison, prosecutors said.
Local governments sue Trump administration over federal workforce cuts
A coalition of local governments from across the country along with labor unions and other groups, are suing the Trump administration to challenge cuts made by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other agencies.
Ex-Bay Area elementary teacher gets 200 years-to-life for molestation
A former Bay Area elementary school teacher who was convicted of molesting four of his students will spend the rest of his life in state prison, prosecutors said Monday.
49ers, George Kittle agree to 4-year, $76 million contract extension
The San Francisco 49ers announced a contract extension has been reached with George Kittle, keeping the tight end in the Bay Area through the 2029 season.
2 charged in robbery spree targeting Oakland convenience stores, gas stations
Two men are facing multiple felony charges following a spree of smash-and-grab burglaries that took place in Oakland last week, prosecutors said.
Kamala Harris set to make first major speech since 2024 election loss at San Francisco event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly set to make her first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump, with a speech in San Francisco this week.
Man suspected of double murder in Santa Cruz Mountains arrested
One month after the bodies of two men were found in a remote area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, authorities arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Study finds renting nearly 200% cheaper than buying in San Francisco, San Jose
While having some of the highest rents in the nation, renting a home in San Francisco and San Jose is nearly 200% cheaper than paying a mortgage for one, a new study finds.
Investigators: Fremont animal remains identified; no crime suspected
Police in Fremont said decapitated animal remains recently found at a train station have been identified as sheep possibly butchered for human consumption, adding there is no evidence that a crime had occurred.
Injunction granted to San Francisco and other cities challenging Trump sanctuary city crackdown
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.