Phantom Hacker: What to know about a new scam that FBI officials are warning people about

FBI officials say some people targeted by the so-called "Phantom Hacker" scam lost their entire life savings as a result. Here's what you should know about the scam, and what you can do to protect yourself (and possibly others)

Body of missing Alameda woman found in bay

Authorities found the body of Desiree "Lisa" Huey in the water beneath a bridge in Alameda.

California serial killer says he murdered child rapist cellmate over bad hygiene, reports say

A California serial killer, who murdered two family members and then five random strangers, told authorities he killed his pedophile cellmate because he was a slob, according to local reports and court documents.

Prosecutors look to recharge Actor Alec Baldwin in deadly shooting on movie set

The actor was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on the film’s set of "Rust" when the gun went off on Oct. 21, 2021, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.

California family involved in $600 million catalytic converter theft scheme

Three members of a California family pleaded guilty for their role in a ring that shipped $600 million worth of stolen catalytic converters from California to New Jersey.

18-year-old arrested in San Jose armed home invasion robbery

An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in San Jose, during which he allegedly pistol-whipped a resident, police said.

Fairfield truck crash was actually deadly shooting, police say

An investigation into a deadly single-vehicle crash in Fairfield revealed that the driver had actually been shot before the collision, according to police. 

Delaware man accused of kidnapping 11-year-old from New Jersey he allegedly met on Roblox

Police learned the man met the 11-year-old girl while playing Roblox online before transporting her from New Jersey to Delaware without the girl’s parent’s knowledge or consent.

San Francisco DA charges 5 after Walgreens theft

The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office on Monday filed felony burglary charges against five suspects in connection with a mass retail-theft at a Walgreens. 

Interactive map: A look at Bay Area freeway shootings

From the tragic shooting death of a 2-year-old boy on a freeway in Oakland to an Alameda County sheriff's deputy killed by bullets near the Bay Bridge, the California Highway Patrol has been hit by a barrage of freeway shootings across the Bay Area. Here's a look at some of the freeway shootings in the Bay Area.

CHP investigates shooting on I-80 in San Pablo

Authorities are investigating a freeway shooting that happened on Interstate 80 in San Pablo on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Woman killed, other wounded by Sunnyvale shooter, police say

One woman was killed and another wounded by a shooter in Sunnyvale who took his own life later on Monday, police said. 

Alameda woman goes missing, possibly while taking walk

Alameda police are looking for a woman who went missing on Saturday, possibly while taking a walk in her neighborhood. 

18-year-old young woman killed, 17-year-old girl injured in Oakland shooting

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Oakland that killed an 18-year-old girl Saturday night, one of three homicides in the city over the weekend.

Boyfriend arrested after Northern California sheriff’s deputy found dead at her home

A Northern California sheriff’s deputy was found dead in her home and her boyfriend was later arrested in Oregon on suspicion of killing her, authorities said.