Franklin High School evacuated following 'non-specific' bomb threat
Franklin High School near Stockton was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat was received, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
Franklin High School near Stockton was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat was received, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
'Serial killer' John Getreu sentenced for decades-old murder of librarian
Hayward resident John Arthur Getreu was sentenced Thursday for a murder he committed more than 50 years ago, authorities said.
Hayward resident John Arthur Getreu was sentenced Thursday for a murder he committed more than 50 years ago, authorities said.
Suspect accused of beating ex-SF fire commissioner gets released
The man accused of beating a former San Francisco fire commissioner with a metal rod will be released because the alleged victim failed to show up to testify, a judge ruled.
The man accused of beating a former San Francisco fire commissioner with a metal rod will be released because the alleged victim failed to show up to testify, a judge ruled.
Instagram influencer Katie Sorensen guilty of false kidnapping report
The "mom influencer" whose Instagram video went viral in December 2020 after falsely claiming a Petaluma couple tried to kidnap her kids at a Michael’s store, was found guilty Wednesday in a Sonoma County courtroom.
The "mom influencer" whose Instagram video went viral in December 2020 after falsely claiming a Petaluma couple tried to kidnap her kids at a Michael’s store, was found guilty Wednesday in a Sonoma County courtroom.
National guardsman spoke of ‘murder,’ could still possess secrets, US says
Jack Teixeira is accused of distributing highly classified documents about top national security issues on a social media platform. Prosecutors say he kept an arsenal of weapons and talked of “violence and murder."
Jack Teixeira is accused of distributing highly classified documents about top national security issues on a social media platform. Prosecutors say he kept an arsenal of weapons and talked of “violence and murder."
Man whose case was dismissed after he spent 15 months in jail joining lawsuit against Antioch police
Dreshawn Jackson says an Antioch officer named in the police racist texting scandal arrested him in 2018 and lied about him having a gun in his possession. He spent 15-months in jail before his case was dismissed. Now he's joining a civil lawsuit against the department.
Dreshawn Jackson says an Antioch officer named in the police racist texting scandal arrested him in 2018 and lied about him having a gun in his possession. He spent 15-months in jail before his case was dismissed. Now he's joining a civil lawsuit against the department.
5 supervisors want to authorize police drone use to deter sideshows
Five San Francisco supervisors are seeking out a policy change so police can use aerial drones during sideshow activities.
Five San Francisco supervisors are seeking out a policy change so police can use aerial drones during sideshow activities.
Homeless man latest Oakland homicide victim as leaders react to recent violence
The death of a homeless man Wednesday outside a vacant business in Oakland's Chinatown is being investigated as the city's latest homicide, as city, police and community leaders reacted to recent violence.
The death of a homeless man Wednesday outside a vacant business in Oakland's Chinatown is being investigated as the city's latest homicide, as city, police and community leaders reacted to recent violence.
Former SF fire commissioner attacked with pipe accused of using bear spray on homeless people
A former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod, is facing backlash after the public defender's office released videos and information claiming he used bear spray on unhoused people eight times.
A former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod, is facing backlash after the public defender's office released videos and information claiming he used bear spray on unhoused people eight times.
Alameda County DA accused of conflict of interest in Steven Taylor shooting case
The law firm representing the former San Leandro Police officer who shot and killed Steven Taylor in April 2020 has filed a motion seeking to disqualify Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price from further prosecuting the officer’s case.
The law firm representing the former San Leandro Police officer who shot and killed Steven Taylor in April 2020 has filed a motion seeking to disqualify Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price from further prosecuting the officer’s case.
Parents, kids found dead in burning Oklahoma home were shot, autopsy reveals
Police say officers found all six children in a burning bedroom and their parents in the front of the home.
Police say officers found all six children in a burning bedroom and their parents in the front of the home.
Colorado school bus driver faces charges after video shows him slamming on brakes, jolting students
A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.
A Colorado school bus driver has been fired and is now facing dozens of counts of child abuse after being caught on video slamming the brakes, sending elementary students tumbling into the seats in front of them.
Walnut Creek student arrested for allegedly stabbing another student
A ninth-grade boy was arrested after stabbing a female student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said. The student is facing attempted murder and mayhem charges.
A ninth-grade boy was arrested after stabbing a female student at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek, police said. The student is facing attempted murder and mayhem charges.
Elizabeth Holmes briefly delays prison term with last-minute appeal
Elizabeth Holmes briefly delayed her self-surrender date for federal prison – originally set for Thursday – by filing a last-minute appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Elizabeth Holmes briefly delayed her self-surrender date for federal prison – originally set for Thursday – by filing a last-minute appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
New Mexico store owner shoots, kills burglar tunneling through wall
The store owner says the burglary was second time he has been victimized.
The store owner says the burglary was second time he has been victimized.
FBI 10 Most Wanted: How US intelligence determines who makes notorious criminal list
A former FBI agent says the agency receives help from local law enforcement agencies across the country to determine who makes its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
A former FBI agent says the agency receives help from local law enforcement agencies across the country to determine who makes its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
Sideshow shuts down Bay Bridge
A sideshow on the Bay Bridge brought traffic from Oakland to San Francisco to a standstill on Sunday.
A sideshow on the Bay Bridge brought traffic from Oakland to San Francisco to a standstill on Sunday.
8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
SF D.A. to drop charges against man arrested for former fire commissioner's beating, attorney says
An attorney for a former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod in the Marina District earlier this month, says the district attorney's office plans to drop charges against the man arrested in connection to this attack and that the beating was out of self-defense.
An attorney for a former San Francisco fire commissioner, who was beaten with a metal rod in the Marina District earlier this month, says the district attorney's office plans to drop charges against the man arrested in connection to this attack and that the beating was out of self-defense.
Couple suing beleaguered Antioch PD after violent arrest
A young couple is suing the Antioch PD, claiming they were victims of excessive force and racial profiling during a violent arrest last year. The lawsuit comes as the department is caught up in a racist texting scandal along with a widening probe by the FBI around possible civil rights abuses and other crimes.
A young couple is suing the Antioch PD, claiming they were victims of excessive force and racial profiling during a violent arrest last year. The lawsuit comes as the department is caught up in a racist texting scandal along with a widening probe by the FBI around possible civil rights abuses and other crimes.