Student injured in stabbing at San Francisco middle school

A student was wounded in a stabbing at a middle school in San Francisco on Friday afternoon, authorities said. 

San Mateo Co. Sheriff's office looking for suspect in catalytic convertor theft turned robbery and assault

San Mateo County Sheriff's Department is looking to identify a man who allegedly stole a catalytic convertor, but then pivoted to robbery and assault with a deadly weapon when he realized he was being recorded, officials say. 

Judge to decide next month if Elizabeth Holmes can remain free while appeal resolved

At a court hearing on Friday morning, lawyers for convicted Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes argued that her upcoming prison term should be delayed until a higher court has reviewed the case.

BART passenger shot, pistol-whipped

One man was grazed by a bullet and pistol-whipped by another passenger on a BART train Thursday night, police said.

Shooting in Vallejo leaves 1 dead: Police

A man was fatally shot in Vallejo Thursday afternoon, marking the city's third homicide of 2023, according to police. 

Jim Gordon, famed session drummer who killed mother, dies in Vacaville

Jim Gordon, the famed session drummer who backed Eric Clapton and The Beach Boys before being diagnosed with schizophrenia and going to prison for killing his mother, has died. He was 77.

California will overhaul San Quentin prison, emphasizing rehab

The infamous state prison on San Francisco Bay that has been home to the largest death row population in the United States will be transformed into a lockup where less-dangerous prisoners will receive education, training and rehabilitation, under a new plan from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Angelo Quinto's family wants death ruled homicide after new evidence emerges

The family of an Antioch man who died while being restrained by police two years ago want his death reclassified as a homicide after the forensic pathologist in the case allegedly backtracked on his autopsy findings.

San Francisco judge invokes red flag order against synagogue shooting suspect

A judge on Thursday granted a two-year gun violence restraining order against a man accused of firing blanks inside a Richmond district synagogue, the San Francisco city attorney's office said. 

San Jose Police absent from community forum on improving policing

Community members raised concerns about de-escalation practices, police brutality and police response to mental health crises. There was a joint panel of advocates and law enforcement who say they’re committed to having a safer community for everyone.

Wrong-way driver arrested after crashing head-on into semi on I-80

A wrong-way driver who crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler on a highway has been arrested in Sierra Nevada, officials said.

Couple arrested by Pittsburg police for fatal hit-and-run of 17-year old

Pittsburg police on Wednesday announced a couple was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a 17-year-old pedestrian earlier this month. 

Burglars invade Oakland homes dressed as Amazon delivery workers

Burglars have been caught on camera prowling and breaking into homes in Oakland while dressed as Amazon delivery workers.

'Person of Interest' identified in Union City homicide

A "person of interest" has been named in a late-night homicide that occurred on Monday in Union City.