Prosecutors to seek death penalty in Half Moon Bay mass shooting case
Prosecutors in San Mateo County said they will seek the death penalty against the man suspected of killing seven people in Half Moon Bay at his upcoming trial.
Bay Area man convicted of imprisoning woman in hotel gets 394 year prison sentence
A man who was convicted of holding an elderly woman captive inside a San Francisco Bay Area hotel for more than two years has been sentenced to nearly 400 years is prison, prosecutors said.
California inmate sentenced in scheme to deliver drugs into prison by drone
An inmate at a California correctional facility has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a scheme where drugs, phones and other items were delivered to prisons by drones, federal prosecutors said.
Deepfake porn website operator settles with SF, agrees to shut down
The San Francisco City Attorney's office has settled with a company that operated websites creating "deepfake nudes", where artificial intelligence is used to turn photos of children and adults into pornography.
California lawmakers approve pausing 25% tax increase on legal cannabis industry
California lawmakers on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would pause an impending 25% tax increase on the state's legal cannabis industry, as it struggles to compete with the black market.
Suspect identified in deadly shooting of Sunnyvale man
Authorities in the South Bay have identified a suspect in a deadly shooting of a Sunnyvale man outside a home last month.
Oakland Roots SC fires head coach, assistant; new head coach announced
The Oakland Roots soccer club announced Monday that the team has parted ways with head coach Gavin Glinton and assistant coach Jessie Cormier, following struggles during the first three months of the 2025 season.
California surfer survives weekend shark attack off Montara State Beach
A surfer was not injured after a shark bit into his surfboard during an attack off a beach in San Mateo County over the weekend.
Air quality advisory issued for Bay Area due to Canadian wildfires
The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory for the region because of smoke from wildfires burning in multiple Canadian provinces.
Fairfield business owner accused of not paying $2M in employment taxes
A business owner in Solano County is facing multiple federal charges for allegedly not paying more than $2 million in trust fund taxes, instead spending the money on luxury items, including an expensive sports car, prosecutors said.
Driver charged with manslaughter, DUI in fatal crash in San Francisco's SoMa
A driver is facing multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence, following a deadly crash in San Francisco's South of Market earlier this week, prosecutors said.
Bay Area resident may have exposed others to measles after travel, officials warn
Health officials in two Bay Area counties warned about a potential exposure to measles involving a resident who tested positive for the virus after traveling.
Bay Area inland locations brace for potential 100° temps for 1st time this year
Bay Area communities away from the coast could see their first triple-digit high temperatures of the year on Friday, with hot weather expected in much of the region.
Pair charged in series of San Francisco cold case homicides
The San Francisco District Attorney's office announced Thursday two people are facing murder charges in connection with a series of deadly shootings dating back to 2002.
Recall petition certified for San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio
San Francisco election officials on Thursday announced a recall petition has been certified against Supervisor Joel Engardio, setting the stage for a recall election in September.