Gray whale washes ashore near Fort Bragg amid rise in reported whale deaths
A whale washed ashore on the Mendocino County coast, as researchers say the numbers of reported whale deaths appear to be rising on the West Coast.
2 arrested in San Francisco gold chain robbery with help of drone, police say
Police in San Francisco said a drone unit helped lead to the arrest of two people suspected of robbing a victim of their gold chain earlier this week.
Central California vandalism suspect arrested in Europe on arson, terror charges
A man wanted for vandalism on California's Central Coast was arrested by European authorities in connection with an alleged terror attack in Czechia, authorities said.
Catholic Diocese of Oakland to close 13 churches amid financial woes
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland announced that more than a dozen churches in the East Bay will be closing amid ongoing financial woes.
San Francisco adds 750 free, low-cost childcare spots for working families
San Francisco is expanding availability of free and low-cost childcare for the city's working families, by adding hundreds of spots for infants and toddlers.
Newsom renews $50,000 rewards in 5 Bay Area cold case murders
Gov. Gavin Newsom has re-released $50,000 rewards for information in solving five cold case murders and the shooting of a police officer in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Multiple copper thefts impacting AT&T phone, internet service in west Sonoma County
Authorities in Sonoma County are seeking help from the public after a series of copper wire thefts have led to phone and internet service disruptions in the western part of the county.
California Attorney General seeks review of overturned murder conviction in Sierra LaMar case
California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office is requesting the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that overturned the conviction of the man found guilty of murdering and kidnapping Sierra LaMar in 2012.
Santa Cruz Wharf to fully reopen following 2024 collapse
A celebration is planned Wednesday to celebrate the completion of repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf, nearly 18 months after a portion of the wharf collapsed during a storm.
Pinole high school student detained after allegedly bringing 3-D printed gun to campus
Authorities in the East Bay said they detained a student at school after recovering a firearm that appeared to have been made by a 3-D printer.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport reaches settlement with SFO in naming dispute
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport will be allowed to keep its current name, ending a years-long naming dispute involving San Francisco International Airport.
Salinas sideshow crackdown leads to 9 vehicles seized, 3 arrests
Several vehicles were impounded and arrests were made in connection with a sideshow in Salinas, police said.
Man suspected in dozens of tire slashings in Santa Rosa neighborhood arrested
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man on multiple felony charges after he allegedly slashed the tires of dozens of vehicles in a neighborhood.
Central California mother convicted in kidnapping plot of estranged son sentenced
A Central California woman has been sentenced to federal prison after she was found guilty in a scheme to kidnap her estranged teenage son to send him to a boarding school.
Man fatally stabbed during weekend dispute in Antioch home, police say
Police in Antioch are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed during an altercation at home over the weekend.