Central Coast barber found guilty of sexually assaulting client
A jury on California's Central Coast has convicted a barber for sexually assaulting clients at his shop, prosecutors said.
San Francisco median 2-bedroom rent soars to $6,000/month, report says
San Francisco's already hot rental market appears to show no signs of slowing down, as the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city has passed the $6,000 mark, a new report finds.
Argument leads to bear spray attack at Lafayette grocery store, woman arrested, police say
An East Bay woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault for allegedly using bear spray during an argument in a grocery store parking lot over the weekend.
Beach hazards warning for Bay Area, Central Coast extended into weekend
The National Weather Service has extended a beach hazards statement for the Bay Area shoreline and Central Coast into the weekend, saying sneaker waves and strong rip currents are possible.
Santa Rosa police arrest 5 arson suspects following recent fires
Police in Santa Rosa announced the arrests of five people in connection with a series of vegetation and suspicious fires that have taken place over the past month.
Contra Costa juvenile hall therapist accused of sexually abusing teen faces felony charges
Prosecutors in Contra Costa County have charged a former behavioral health clinician with multiple felony counts after she allegedly abused a teenager under her care.
Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito detected in Vacaville neighborhood, officials say
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
Man accused of trying to burn American flag outside Lake Tahoe police station
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson over the weekend after he allegedly attempted to set an American flag outside a Lake Tahoe police station on fire, authorities said.
Missing passenger from boat that sank near Alcatraz recovered and identified
One of the missing passengers from the Volare, which sank July 14 near Alcatraz, was recovered over the weekend and identified on Monday, officials said.
BART Yellow Line service recovering after trains halted between Pleasant Hill, Lafayette
Normal Bay Area Rapid Transit service on the Yellow Line has been restored after an earlier equipment issue early Monday morning, officials said.
Woman from Ukraine detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport
A Ukrainian woman living in the U.S. was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, in an incident caught on video.
Jackknifed big rig blocks lanes of I-238 in San Leandro
Lanes of Interstate 238 in San Leandro were blocked for hours on Friday after a big rig carrying tens of thousands of pounds of fruit jackknifed early Friday morning.
Arrests made in murder at illegal Northern California cannabis grow, deputies say
Authorities on the Northern California coast said three people were arrested and a 17-year-old suspect is being sought in connection with a deadly shooting that killed a woman at an illegal cannabis growing operation.
San Francisco voters to again decide on Great Highway in November 2026 election
A measure that seeks to reverse the 2024 decision to close the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles for the creation of a park will go before voters in the upcoming November election, officials said.
Cause of death revealed for California woman found dead in Big Sur wilderness
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have determined the cause of death of a Southern California woman who was found dead in the Big Sur wilderness earlier this year.