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.
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.
Oakland police provide clarity, announce arrests over recent robberies, carjackings
Oakland police have shed some light on some recent robberies and violent crimes throughout the city in a press conference held Friday.
Oakland police have shed some light on some recent robberies and violent crimes throughout the city in a press conference held Friday.
San Francisco mayor, police chief provide update on crime prevention efforts
Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.
Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.
Officers were asleep on the job when inmate escaped from VA hospital, officials say
Two Corrections Officers admitted to being asleep when an inmate escaped from a Virginia hospital in August, according to an investigation into the incident.
Two Corrections Officers admitted to being asleep when an inmate escaped from a Virginia hospital in August, according to an investigation into the incident.
Day care operators arrested after 2 toddlers drowned
A mother and daughter who own and operated a San Jose day care where two young children drowned to death have been arrested and charged.
A mother and daughter who own and operated a San Jose day care where two young children drowned to death have been arrested and charged.
Suspect escapes from San Mateo sheriff's custody, arrested 2 hours later
A San Jose man briefly escaped custody on Thursday and led sheriff's deputies on a two-hour search, the San Mateo Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
A San Jose man briefly escaped custody on Thursday and led sheriff's deputies on a two-hour search, the San Mateo Sheriff's Office announced Friday.
Charges filed for 2 men accused of multiple Mission District robberies
Two men have been charged for a series of armed robberies in San Francisco's Mission District in situations where victims were held at gunpoint and at times pistol whipped, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Two men have been charged for a series of armed robberies in San Francisco's Mission District in situations where victims were held at gunpoint and at times pistol whipped, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Gov. Newsom signs new ‘Ebony Alert’ law to specifically warn when Black youth, women go missing
California officials say the law will 'raise public awareness about the disproportionate numbers of Black missing persons.'
California officials say the law will 'raise public awareness about the disproportionate numbers of Black missing persons.'
Houston man seen on video body-slamming, paralyzing woman in February jugging sentenced to 30 years
Joseph Harrell, 18, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery causing serious bodily injury for a midday February 13 attack on Nhung Troung that left the 41-year-old woman in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down.
Joseph Harrell, 18, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery causing serious bodily injury for a midday February 13 attack on Nhung Troung that left the 41-year-old woman in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down.
Video shows teen stabbing Brentwood police officer
Video taken by a witness shows a teenager holding a knife and stabbing a Brentwood police officer in the neck. Police say the teen, who was arrested, may have been experiencing a mental-health episode. The officer is expected to be OK.
Video taken by a witness shows a teenager holding a knife and stabbing a Brentwood police officer in the neck. Police say the teen, who was arrested, may have been experiencing a mental-health episode. The officer is expected to be OK.
Alameda County district attorney recall effort officially gets underway
Not even a full year into her term, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is under heavy scrutiny.
Not even a full year into her term, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is under heavy scrutiny.
Elijah McClain death: Officer Randy Roedema guilty, officer Jason Rosenblatt not guilty
Jurors have convicted a Denver-area police officer and acquitted another of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became a rallying cry in protests over racial injustice in policing.
Jurors have convicted a Denver-area police officer and acquitted another of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a Black man whose name became a rallying cry in protests over racial injustice in policing.
Man with BB gun shot and killed by Hayward police ID'd, body-cam footage released
Hayward police on Thursday released officer-worn body-camera footage from when officers fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun.
Hayward police on Thursday released officer-worn body-camera footage from when officers fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun.
Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say
Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.
Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.
Colombian serial killer, Luis Garavito, who confessed to murdering more than 190 children, dies
Authorities in Colombia say a prolific serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children during the 1990s has died in a hospital where he was imprisoned.
Authorities in Colombia say a prolific serial killer who confessed to murdering more than 190 children during the 1990s has died in a hospital where he was imprisoned.
Three wounded in San Francisco shooting
Three people were injured in a shooting in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Three people were injured in a shooting in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
San Francisco Dior store rammed by car and burglarized
The Dior store in San Francisco's Union Square was hit by thieves early Thursday morning, but three of the suspects weren't able to evade capture for long.
The Dior store in San Francisco's Union Square was hit by thieves early Thursday morning, but three of the suspects weren't able to evade capture for long.
Three early-morning car chases spark frantic Bay Area freeways for police, commuters
A rash of separate car chases on Bay Area freeways early Thursday morning sparked frantic freeways for police and commuters out on the road.
A rash of separate car chases on Bay Area freeways early Thursday morning sparked frantic freeways for police and commuters out on the road.
Driver identified in crash, shooting at San Francisco Chinese consulate
The San Francisco Medical Examiner on Thursday identified the man who crashed a Honda into the Chinese consulate this week and was later shot and killed by police.
The San Francisco Medical Examiner on Thursday identified the man who crashed a Honda into the Chinese consulate this week and was later shot and killed by police.
9 teens involved in police pursuit in Oakland
Nine teens early Friday morning were involved in a police pursuit from East Oakland to West Oakland ? one of three early-morning chases in the Bay Area within a few hours.
Nine teens early Friday morning were involved in a police pursuit from East Oakland to West Oakland ? one of three early-morning chases in the Bay Area within a few hours.