New California traffic laws in 2026: $1,000 fines, new red-light cameras

Starting in 2026, California drivers face stricter road safety mandates, including expanded "slow down and move over" requirements and intensified DUI penalties with longer probation terms.

Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data

The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.

Man harasses woman, attacks Good Samaritan at San Carlos Caltrain station

The search continued Wednesday for a man caught on video harassing a woman at the San Carlos Caltrain station and attacking a Good Samaritan who came to her aid.

Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports

Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.

Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.

Two dead following 'family disturbance' in Concord: police

A 61-year-old man was arrested at a Concord home on Wednesday for allegedly killing his elderly parents.

Somali-run day care in Minneapolis broken into, vandalized

Someone broke into a Somali-run day care in Minneapolis earlier this week, causing "extensive vandalism," according to Nokomis Daycare Center.

$20K reward for missing Native American woman: Humboldt County sheriff

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the location of a Native American woman last seen three decades ago.

Richmond police investigating IHOP employee's death, person of interest shoots himself

An employee at a Richmond IHOP, who was found unconscious by coworkers on Monday afternoon and who later died, is the subject of a homicide investigation, police say. 

YouTuber Nick Shirley returns to Minneapolis day care after viral fraud video

YouTuber Nick Shirley returned Tuesday to one of the day care centers he profiled in a now viral video that accused the centers of millions of dollars in fraud.

Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve

Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."

Alameda man charged with felony for killing a wild turkey: DA

An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.

Patriots' Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, denies allegations

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.

4 suspects ram into San Ramon police cars; officer injured

A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.