Man accused of Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman held as defense cites mental health crisis

The man accused of attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged, his public defender said.

Arrest made in fatal San Francisco SoMa hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian

Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. 

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Oklahoma principal wounded stopping school gunman, hailed as hero

Newly released video captures the moment an Oklahoma high school principal was shot while confronting an armed intruder on campus.

$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3

Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.

Influencer Ashlee Jenae found dead in Zanzibar after engagement; family seeks answers

Questions are mounting around the sudden death of New Jersey lifestyle influencer Ashly Robinson during a birthday trip to Zanzibar, just days after her engagement.

Chamel Abdulkarim: Arson suspect pleads not guilty in $500M Ontario warehouse fire

An Inland Empire man charged with setting a massive six-alarm fire that destroyed a Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment Monday.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 73 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for more than 70 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Driver accused of killing 2-year-old pedestrian charged by San Francisco D.A.

A woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for a crash that killed a 2-year-old pedestrian in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood in February. 

Lynette Hooker missing case: Husband released from custody in Bahamas

Bahamian authorities released Brian Hooker, the husband of missing Lynette Hooker, on Monday after failing to file charges against him before a 7:20 p.m. deadline.

5 charged in deadly Yolo County fireworks explosion make first court appearance

Five of the eight defendants appeared in court, including a former Yolo County Sheriff's lieutenant accused of using his position to cover up the illegal operation.

Fairfield home intruder confronted by shovel-wielding homeowner

A suspect captured on video screaming to get inside a Fairfield home, and later coming face-to-face with the homeowner, who fended him off with a shovel, is now facing additional charges.

Oakland police bust illegal gambling operation in East Peralta

Oakland police searched the operation following an investigation that was launched after a recent shooting, ongoing neighborhood complaints and "a history of violence at the location."

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 72 latest updates

Monday marks Day 72 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.