Search effort scaling back for missing 79-year-old hiker with dementia

The search for a missing 79-year-old hiker, in a Peninsula open-space preserve, has entered its sixth day on Tuesday. Sheriff's officials say the search effort has shifted to a limited phase. 

Family tries to stay hopeful as search for missing 79-year old hiker in Portola Valley enters Day Five

This is day five in the search for Elaine McKinley. The 79-year-old suffers from Alzheimer's disease and got separated from her group Thursday while hiking Portola Valley's Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.

Search for missing Peninsula woman with dementia enters 4th day

The search continues for the 79-year-old woman who disappeared while hiking in Portola Valley. On Sunday, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced that authorities from neighboring counties are assisting in the search.

Wisconsin woman missing for 62 years found alive

A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.

Elderly woman missing from Peninsula after birthday hike, devastating partner of 34 years

An emergency search was underway on Friday for an elderly woman who went missing during a birthday hike in Portola Valley, worrying her lifelong partner of three decades.  

3-year-old girl missing from Oakland; CHP seeking suspect

The California Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Advisory early Thursday morning for a 3-year-old girl believed to be with a male suspect.

Body recovered from Russian River determined to be missing 74-year-old man

The body of a missing 74-year-old was man recovered Saturday afternoon in the Russian River, the California Highway Patrol said in an update.

Pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued after deadly shootout, reports say

Josh Sullivan, an American pastor and missionary who was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa last week, was rescued after a deadly shootout, authorities said.

US pastor kidnapped in South Africa: What we know

Josh Sullivan, a pastor and missionary from Tennessee, was kidnapped during a church service in South Africa.

Remains of Sonoma County Jane, John Doe identified after more than 25 years

The remains of a man and woman that were discovered more than 25 years ago in Sonoma County have now been publicly identified by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. 

Popular Phoenix yoga instructor goes missing after scheduled blind date

Friends and family are searching for Marcus Freiberger, a well-known yoga instructor from Phoenix's Melrose District. The 45-year-old has been missing for almost a month.

Marin County Jane Doe remains identified 60 years later

It was nearly 60 years ago when a body was found near a cliffside in Tiburon. For several decades her identity was unknown to those who found her and the authorities. 

Sudiksha Konanki's parents say no evidence of foul play in daughter's disappearance

The parents of an American college student who went missing at a Dominican Republic resort say authorities have found no evidence of foul play in their daughter's disappearance, accepting she likely drowned, in a letter to Dominican officials.

DC teen vanishes after police chase, mom demands answers

A mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son disappeared following a police chase in Southwest D.C.

Missing Oakland teen located, Ebony Alert deactivated

A 16-year-old girl from Oakland that was reported missing earlier this week has since been found, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

Sudiksha Konanki missing: What we know so far

It's been a week since Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh college student, went missing in the Dominican Republic. Here's everything we know about what happened.