Sister of missing Oakland woman holds on to hope Amy Hillyard is still alive in new video

The sister of Amy Hillyard, the Oakland coffee-shop owner who went missing more than three weeks ago, released a touching video this week about her sister's disappearance.

White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'

The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.

Man charged with murder in fatal SoMa hit-and-run after sidewalk dispute

A verbal dispute over a blocked sidewalk may have escalated into a deadly hit-and-run Monday afternoon in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood, according to prosecutors.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 75 latest updates

Thursday marks Day 75 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

California student takes on DHS after losing eye in protest

An 18-year-old USC student was struck in the eye by a less-than-lethal round while documenting a protest outside a federal detention center in Los Angeles.

Former SJSU football star Hadari Darden found safe

A former San Jose State football standout who had been missing for more than a week has been located safely, his family confirmed Wednesday afternoon.

Johnny Somali: What to know about Arizona 'internet troll' sentenced to prison in South Korea

An internet streamer with reported ties to Arizona has been sentenced to prison by a court in South Korea, following a number of incidents in that country. Here's what to know about the man who goes by the name "Johnny Somali" online.

SantaCon or Santa con man? Organizer charged in fraud scheme

Federal prosecutors say Stefan Pildes used the annual event, marketed as a charity fundraiser, to bring in at least $2.7 million between 2019 and 2024.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 74 latest updates

Wednesday marks Day 74 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Contra Costa DA highlights office's work while 'chasing justice'

Diana Becton, the first woman and African American to be elected district attorney in Contra Costa County, said her mission is seeking justice for victims.

Man accused of Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman held as defense cites mental health crisis

The man accused of attempting to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged, his public defender said.

Arrest made in fatal San Francisco SoMa hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian

Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. 

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Oklahoma principal wounded stopping school gunman, hailed as hero

Newly released video captures the moment an Oklahoma high school principal was shot while confronting an armed intruder on campus.

$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3

Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.

Influencer Ashlee Jenae found dead in Zanzibar after engagement; family seeks answers

Questions are mounting around the sudden death of New Jersey lifestyle influencer Ashly Robinson during a birthday trip to Zanzibar, just days after her engagement.

Chamel Abdulkarim: Arson suspect pleads not guilty in $500M Ontario warehouse fire

An Inland Empire man charged with setting a massive six-alarm fire that destroyed a Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment Monday.

'Baby Jessica' rescued from 1987 Texas well now facing assault charges

'Baby Jessica' McClure Morales, the 1987 Texas well rescue survivor, was arrested in Midland on a charge of assault of a family member.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 73 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for more than 70 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.