SFUSD settles $4.5M lawsuit over alleged sexual assaults by former athletic director

San Francisco Unified School district agreed to pay out $4.5 million in a lawsuit over the alleged sexual abuse of two female students by their former athletic director in a settlement agreement, according to a press release from the law firm that represented the victims.  

Truck filled with donated books stolen in San Leandro

An East Bay man who started a book drive for his literacy project said his truck was stolen along with hundreds of book donations. Despite the theft, he said he won't give up on his passion project because it's about giving back

Bay Area mail crime 'explodes', postal police union blames dwindling force

US Postal Inspectors made arrests on Sunday after catching alleged mail thieves in the act, but there’s concern over whether they’re being convicted and sentenced to the highest degree.

Louisville driver rescued from semi-truck hanging over Ohio River

Emergency crews rappelled off the 2nd Street Bridge on Friday to rescue a driver of a semi-truck who was dangling over the Ohio River.

Oregon dad accused of drugging daughter's friends at sleepover

An Oregon dad is facing multiple felony charges after reportedly lacing mango smoothies with drugs and insisting his daughter’s 12-year-old friends drink them.

Alleged Vallejo Target arsonist arrested days after fire shut store

Vallejo police arrested a suspect wanted in an arson case at a Target that caused more than $3 million in damage and lost merchandise at the chain store.

Brinks security guard robbed at Irving ATM, pants removed at gunpoint

Video from the incident shows the suspect pointing a gun at the security guard and taking off his pants while he lays on the ground next to the open ATM.

East San Jose town hall meeting focuses on traffic, blight and gang violence

Community members, parents and staff gathered at Rocketship Si Se Puede Academy to voice their concerns about what was happening in East San Jose.

Critical vote ahead for Alameda County recall rules as DA fights removal effort

Alameda County voters are not voting Tuesday on whether to recall District Attorney Pamela Price, but what they will decide is whether to align the county's outdated recall procedures with those of the state.

Man attempts to hang himself when arrested, later dies in hospital

A Fairfield man arrested earlier this week for allegedly trying to have sex with a minor and who tried to commit suicide while being taken to jail, has died.   

2 men arrested for 2023 fatal San Jose shooting

Two men were arrested recently for a 2023 homicide in San Jose, authorities said.

Missouri police officer, process server killed in shooting, police say

A court employee who was serving an eviction notice and a police officer were shot and killed outside Kansas City on Thursday. 

El Cerrito police arrest suspect accused of assaulting protester, burning Israeli flag

A man suspected of pushing a woman down at a protest in El Cerrito earlier this year and burning the flag she was carrying has been arrested, police said Wednesday.

Suspect charged with killing Pinole mother

Contra Costa County prosecutors have charged a man with murder in the shooting death of his son's mother.