Heartbroken family of murdered Bay Area mom receives her college degrees
As the Diablo Valley College class of 2024 filed into Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill on Friday, donning caps and gowns, there was one heartbreaking absence.
SF Giants' former announcer to join Mayor Breed at re-election campaign event
The former San Francisco Giants public address announcer, Renel Brooks-Moon, was accustomed to saying ‘play ball’ at Oracle Park. Now, she's playing politics and going to bat for Mayor London Breed.
Trio arrested in roofing scam that targeted elderly residents in San Mateo
Police in San Mateo said Thursday they arrested three Virginia men suspected in a roofing scam that targeted elderly residents in recent months.
Man sentenced for deliberately disabling East Bay water treatment plant computer system
Rambler Gallo, 53, will spend six months in home confinement followed by 36 months of probation for intentionally causing damage to the computer network at the Discovery Bay water treatment facility.
UC Berkeley says 8 protesters arrested have been ID'd
Officials at UC Berkeley say they have identified eight of the 12 people arrested on Thursday at the anti-war encampment next to Peoples Park. They say only one was a student.
Contra Costa County Fair enforces chaperone rule after past brawls
The Contra Costa County Fair is open through the weekend, and fair officials are keeping the chaperone rule in place for young fairgoers.
SFPD fails to comply with state law governing use of military gear. They aren't the only one
San Francisco's Police Department has failed to comply with a state law governing the use of military equipment, even though the law was written by its city attorney, David Chiu.
LA police chase ends in multi-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway
A morning high-speed pursuit ended in a violent multi-vehicle crash on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles when the suspect drove in the wrong direction.
Info sought in Oakland homicide of engaged man
The Oakland Police Department is seeking information in the homicide case of a man fatally shot in 2023.
Roger Fortson: Airman killed by Florida deputy laid to rest
Family and friends of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who was killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy will gather at a Georgia church on this morning to say their final goodbyes.
San Jose's 13th homicide of year under investigation
San Jose police are investigating the killing of a man in a shooting at a homeless encampment.
Dabney Coleman, ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Tootsie’ actor, dies
Dabney Coleman, the character actor known roles in "9 to 5," "Tootsie" and "Yellowstone" has died.
New 837 area code heading to Northern California
Northern California is adding a new area code to supplement the 530 code, which is expected to be exhausted by 2025.
Neuralink knew for years that tiny wires in brain were an issue, Reuters says
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has long known about significant durability and reliability issues with its tiny wires, which are designed to detect and stimulate neural activity, yet deemed the risk too low for a redesign despite evidence from animal testing, Reuters reports.
This California city ranks fifth among fastest-growing in U.S.
This California city is the fifth fastest-growing in the U.S., according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's cause of death revealed
A Charleston, South Carolina, coroner released the cause and manner of death for Boeing whistleblower John Barnett.
Silent salons? 'Quiet' hair appointments are on the rise
Hate making small talk with your hairdresser at the salon? Quiet appointments are a new trend that has people – not talking.
California will give you $400 just to drive under new pilot program
California is looking to pay 800 volunteers statewide up to $400 each to participate in a pilot program that would replace the gas tax.
Detroit cops charged with child abuse, used 'tactical moves' on their kids
A husband and wife with the Detroit Police Department have been charged with child abuse after they allegedly put their kids in choke holds at their home in Flint.
Scottie Scheffler arrested before start of PGA Championship after incident
Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship in Louisville after failing to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation. He later called it a “big misunderstanding."