Containment grows on Timber Fire in California's Big Sur as firefight approaches 3rd week
Firefighters on Friday continued their efforts to contain the Timber Fire burning in California's Big Sur, as the firefight is set to enter its third week.
Suspect in deadly East Palo Alto motorcycle hit-and-run arrested in Central California
An 18-year-old suspected in a hit-and-run that killed a motorcyclist on the Peninsula early Thursday morning was arrested about 200 miles away in Central California, authorities said.
Milpitas police arrest pair after 300 pounds of stolen copper found
Authorities in the South Bay said they arrested two women after hundreds of pounds of copper wire was found inside a vehicle over the weekend.
4 suspected in San Mateo attempted robbery arrested in East Bay
Authorities in the East Bay arrested four people suspected of attempted robbery on the Peninsula Thursday afternoon.
Trio charged in armed robberies targeting street vendors in East Oakland
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting street vendors in East Oakland earlier this week, prosecutors said.
Cameras lead to large drop in speeding drivers after 6 months, Oakland officials say
Automated speed cameras in Oakland have led to a significant drop in speeding drivers after only a few months, according to newly-released data from city officials.
Westbound I-80 at Carquinez Bridge to be closed for weekend repaving. Here's what to know.
Drivers who rely on Interstate 80 between Solano County and the East Bay should expect delays this weekend, as Caltrans is set to close the westbound direction of the Carquinez Bridge for repaving.
San Jose police investigate after human skeletal remains found
Police in San Jose have launched an investigation after human skeletal remains were found Tuesday afternoon.
Reopening San Francisco's Great Highway for cars would cost $10M to start, controller says
A ballot measure that would reopen the Great Highway in San Francisco to motor vehicles would cost nearly $10 million initially and hundreds of thousands of dollars more annually in ongoing costs, according to city officials.
Thunderstorms may pose challenges in fighting Timber Fire in California's Big Sur, officials say
Looming thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday afternoon could pose challenges for firefighters as the Timber Fire continues to threaten hundreds of structures.
Bay Area jury awards $33M to twin girls after parents killed in street racing crash
A jury in San Mateo County awarded $33 million on Tuesday to twin girls after their parents were killed in a 2022 street racing crash in Redwood City, attorneys said.
Antioch man accused of $30,000 multi-state identity theft scheme
An East Bay man was arrested and is facing multiple felony charges for his alleged role in a multi-state identity theft scheme, police said.
Timber Fire in California's Big Sur grows; evacuations, park closures in effect
The Timber Fire burning in Big Sur continued to grow Tuesday, officials said, as evacuations and park closures are in effect for parts of the rugged portion of California's Central Coast.
San Francisco police arrest 3 East Bay residents suspected of home, auto burglaries
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday announced the arrests of three East Bay residents suspected of multiple home and auto burglaries during an operation last month.
Monterey County deputies find body of missing swimmer at Lake San Antonio
Authorities in Monterey County said they have recovered the body of a swimmer who went missing at Lake San Antonio over the weekend.