Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.

Rohnert Park shopping center shooting leaves 1 dead

A man was shot in the chest Thursday night in a Rohnert Park shopping center and later died.

SF city leaders hear from residents at Tenderloin town hall on crime

San Francisco city leaders attended a town-hall meeting Thursday that focused on crime in the city's Tenderloin District. Many in attendance said the city isn't doing enough to address crime in the neighborhood.

Man arrested for allegedly making lewd acts near San Francisco school

San Francisco officers arrested a man who allegedly made lewd gestures near a school in the city's Richmond District earlier this week, according to police.   

Kaiser to Oakland workers: stay inside for work - and lunch

Kaiser Permanente has issued a memo directing employees at their Oakland headquarters to stay in their buildings for lunch and work in response to recent incidents of crime involving its workers.

Union City shooting suspects found dead after wounding deputy

The investigation into the shooting of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy took a turn Thursday after police say they found two suspects, a man and a woman, who apparently killed themselves after wounding the deputy, authorities said.

Deputy recovering after eviction shooting 'resolved' in Union City

An Alameda County sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot and wounded while serving an eviction in Union City, and authorities said the situation is "resolved."

2-year-old abandoned in San Leandro after carjacking: police

A 2-year-old who was kidnapped while inside his mother's car near the Oakland Coliseum was eventually found safe, after being dropped off alone in San Leandro, officials said.

Six people found dead in remote California desert community

The lifeless bodies of six victims were found in a remote desert community in California Tuesday, and details of how they died remain shrouded in mystery.

Jennifer Crumbley's trial begins with opening statements, witness testimony

The mother of the Oxford High School shooter, Jennifer Crumbley, will be in court as her trial begins Thursday morning with opening statements in Judge Cheryl Matthews' courtroom in Pontiac.

CHP reports drop in freeway shootings

California has seen a decline in freeway shootings, state officials said.

Update on Alameda County sheriff's deputy shot
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Authorities provide an update on the Alameda County sheriff's deputy that was shot near Union City Wednesday afternoon.

SF mayor's office says crime is trending downward

San Francisco's mayor's office released new data on Tuesday showing that crime in the city is trending downward.  

Man charged with felony assault, allegedly beat and injured his father

A 24-year-old Danville man has been charged with felony assault for beating and injuring his father, according to officials in Contra Costa County.