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.

FBI report: Violent crime decreases to pre-pandemic levels, but property crime is on the rise

Data in the FBI's annual crime report released Monday shows that violent crime across the U.S. decreased last year, dropping to about the same level as before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Windows on Market Street structures vandalized with anti-Jewish messages

The Jewish Community Relations Council says it's "deeply disturbed" by some of the graffiti seen in San Francisco following Saturday's pro-Palestinian rally.

Police arrest 4 overnight for suspected DUI, 3 involved in crashes

Petaluma police arrested four suspected drunk drivers Saturday night and early Sunday morning, three of whom were involved in collisions.   

Central Valley mother charged for murder of her child

A Modesto mother was arrested and charged for the murder of a child of hers Saturday, police said. 

Report shows US teen girls drinking, abusing drugs more than boys

American teens are trying alcohol, certain drugs, and other substances less than they did a decade ago. However, there have been noted differences between girls' and boys' behaviors.

Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran

A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.

Viral video of Vallejo arrest over stolen merchandise

Friday, police chased down two people who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Gateway Plaza shopping mall near the Interstate 80 and Highway 37 interchange.

Oakland sees 100th homicide of year after shooting in East Oakland park

One person was killed and two were wounded in a shooting at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in East Oakland, police said Saturday. The shooting marks Oakland's 100th homicide of 2023.

Teen girl killed, 3 hurt as car plunges into creek, catches fire in Santa Rosa

A 17-year-old girl was killed, and three people were hurt after a speeding car flew off an east side road into a creek and caught fire, Santa Rosa police said Saturday.   

Police: Redwood City teen located

Redwood City police announced that 15-year-old Carter Hendrix has been found.

Richmond police searching for missing girl

Richmond police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 11-year-old. 

Some Hebrew schools close, others stay open with police nearby amid 'Day of Jihad' threat

In the wake of a reported "Day of Jihad" threat by a former Hamas leader, less than a week after a surprise attack in Israel, there was a wide range of responses by Bay Area Hebrew schools.