Containment grows on Lucas Fire near California's Mendocino National Forest
Firefighters in Northern California continued to increase containment on the Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino National Forest, as evacuations remained in effect Sunday.
San Francisco Opera orchestra goes on strike; opening performances canceled
Season-opening performances of the San Francisco Opera have been canceled, as orchestra musicians announced a strike.
Elk Grove arson suspect dies by suicide following pursuit, police shooting, officers say
Authorities in Sacramento County are investigating after a police pursuit of an arson suspect on Saturday evening turned deadly.
California's Lucas Fire near Mendocino National Forest grows; evacuations remain
The Lucas Fire burning near the Mendocino-Lake County line grew to over 4,000 acres on Saturday and evacuation orders remained in place.
No charges for man accused of sparking massive Foster City condo fire, DA says
A man who was arrested after a massive fire at a condominium complex on the Peninsula last month will not be charged, prosecutors said.
BART halts Green Line service for repairs after equipment issues, substation fire cause delays
BART announced that Green Line service between Berryessa and Daly City has been suspended as crews make repairs after equipment issues and a substation fire led to delays.
California woman accused of intentionally running over friend charged in separate deadly stabbing
A San Francisco Bay Area woman who is accused of intentionally running over her friend with her vehicle has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing of another person she knew, authorities said.
Heat causes Bay Area temperature records to fall; cooler conditions to return
After a late summer heat wave led to record breaking temperatures, cooler weather for the Bay Area is on the horizon this weekend, forecasters said.
San Jose duplex residents escape after early morning fire breaks out
Residents of a duplex are safe after a fire broke out in a San Jose neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Antioch man accused of sex trafficking in multiple states, DA seeks additional victims
An East Bay man has been charged for allegedly engaging in human trafficking that victimized women and minors in multiple states, prosecutors said.
Steele Fire breaks out near Lake Berryessa in Napa County
A vegetation fire broke out in Napa County near Lake Berryessa on Wednesday, prompting an evacuation warning that was later lifted.
California teen, father linked to newborn's death still missing; car tied to Amber Alert found
Authorities on California's Central Coast said they have located a car linked to an Amber Alert involving a missing teen sexual assault victim but have yet to find the girl and her father, who allegedly impregnated her.
Spare the Air alert, Heat Advisory for Bay Area as hot temperatures arrive
A Spare the Air alert and a heat advisory are in effect for the Bay Area on Wednesday, as another day of hot temperatures are expected throughout the region.
BART delays persist day after equipment issues, fire cause major disruptions
After resuming normal service early Wednesday, BART followed its Tuesday evening equipment issues with new delays across the system later Wednesday morning.
Heat advisory in effect for Bay Area, Central Coast as sizzling temps arrive
A heat advisory for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast took effect Tuesday afternoon, as hot temperatures arrive in the region.