Mother allegedly killed by son in Berkeley stabbing
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Authorities have identified the suspect in a deadly Berkeley stabbing as 36-year-old Jonah Roper who allegedly killed his mother, her partner and another person in the neighborhood before leading police on a brief chase.

Crash involving stolen car in Oakland kills 2, injures another

A 25-year-old behind the wheel of a black stolen Lexus is under arrest after crashing into another Lexus in East Oakland on Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring a third. The impact was so powerful, that the white Lexus hit rolled over and came within inches of smashing into a nearby home.

Deadly shooting at Bay Area Toyota dealership orphans 7-year-old boy

A Bay Area family says their relative, 24-year-old Alona Gallon, was killed by the father of her 7-year-old son on Thursday in Albany.

Richmond woman charged in international, million-dollar Ponzi scheme

A Richmond woman has been indicted and charged with several crimes of fraud after she allegedly defrauded investors in the U.S. and Oceania, officials said Tuesday. 

Supreme Court to deliberate on the ambiguity of 'And' in criminal sentencing law

In particular, the justices will be examining a so-called safety valve provision that is meant to spare low-level, nonviolent drug dealers who agree to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors from having to face often longer mandatory sentences.

Oregon father charged in decade-old cold case death of infant daughter 'Baby Precious'

After more than a decade of mystery, an Oregon father has been charged in the tragic death of his infant daughter, known as "Baby Precious." In May 2013, the lifeless body of a baby was discovered in a recycling center in Portland.

SFPD 'bait car' lands two arrests, assault pistol

A San Francisco police bait car was used to arrested two individuals on Friday, the department announced.

Suspicions arise after Oakland mother's death on Hwy 13, family wants answers

For nearly two months, family members of an Oakland mother have searched for answers after she was hit by two cars and killed while walking on Highway 13 in Oakland. They said it's hard for them to heal without knowing what happened, and have pledged to continue their search efforts. They also suspect foul play, with loved ones saying they can't make sense of the mystery surrounding the death of Shamoni Downs, a mother of two daughters.

Latest pedestrian death in San Francisco prompts calls for safer roads

Pressure is being put on San Francisco lawmakers to improve traffic safety along a major thoroughfare in the Mission District. It comes after yet another pedestrian lost their life in the City this week.

Danville woman sentenced for embezzling $1.7m from Men’s Wearhouse, parent company

A woman from Danville was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1.7 million from Men's Wearhouse and its parent company Tailored Brands, federal prosecutors said this week.   

Oakland businesses plan to strike on Tuesday, demand public safety resources

More than 200 Oakland businesses are planning to strike Tuesday morning to demand the city put more resources into public safety and provide resources for merchants.