Christian Dior ransacked during San Francisco burglary

The San Francisco Dior store was struck by thieves on Friday, nearly one year to the day it was ransacked last year.

Mom left critically injured 9-year-old son behind after Dallas crash, report says

A Dallas woman and her relatives allegedly left her critically injured 9-year-old son behind when fleeing the scene of a drunken driving crash earlier this week.

Friend-turned-stalker extorted councilmember after exchanging sexual fantasies: lawyer

San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres says through his attorney that the investigation he is involved in pertains to private communication he had with a consenting adult and that the relationship took a dark turn.

Redwood City street racer convicted in crash that killed couple

A 25-year-old man pleaded no contest for his involvement in a street racing crash in Redwood City that killed a couple who were the parents to twin daughters.

Suspect charged in shooting of 17-year-old in Brentwood

An 18-year-old Brentwood resident has been charged in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old boy last month.

Oakland marijuana dispensary rammed by burglars

It was a dramatic scene before dawn Wednesday as Oakland police, their guns drawn, searched a marijuana dispensary near Lake Merritt that had just been burglarized.

Rock thrown through car windshield kills woman on California highway

Sarina Rodriguez was killed when the car she was driving was hit by a rock when she was driving with her boyfriend in the Antelope Valley.

Sea lion dies from gunshot wound in Orange County

A rescue organization tried to nurse the sea lion back to health but it died the next day, officials said. A bullet was recovered from its carcass.

El Cerrito resident shoots alleged home intruder

An El Cerrito resident shot an alleged home intruder Tuesday morning, wounding the suspect, according to police.

Ex-San Jose police union exec pleads guilty to drug smuggling

A disgraced former San Jose police union executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to smuggling drugs, federal authorities said.

Afghan man in Oklahoma plotted Election Day terror attack for ISIS, DOJ says

An Afghan citizen living in Oklahoma has been charged with platting a terror attack on Election Day on behalf of the Islamic State, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

Mexican mayor assassinated in a reported beheading, days after taking office

The mayor of a violence-plagued state in southern Mexico was assassination in a reported beheading. He was killed less than a week after being sworn in.

Mario Gonzalez: Judge dismisses manslaughter charges against 2 of 3 Alameda officers

In a major blow to Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, a judge on Monday dismissed charges against two of three Alameda police officers charged with the involuntary manslaughter of Mario Gonzalez because of a prosecutorial paperwork and timing technicality.

Driver in deadly road-rage crash charged with murder

A man suspected in a deadly road-rage crash in Sonoma County was charged Monday with murder.

WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024

A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.

2 killed after speeding car crashes into pole: Oakland police

Two people were killed early Saturday morning in Oakland when the vehicle they were in hit a utility pole, according to police.