Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

Mother killed by distracted driving on San Mateo Bridge: CHP
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A deadly Tuesday afternoon crash on the San Mateo Bridge has been attributed by the California Highway Patrol to distracted driving, in a tragic situation that killed a 54-year-old mother who had fled Venezuela for a better life in the Bay Area. 

In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California's top employer for 2026: report

In-N-Out Burger officially outranks Google, Apple, and Nvidia to become California's top-rated employer on Glassdoor’s "2026 Best Places to Work" list.

Lanes closed on I-80 near Richmond Parkway for 'major police activity'
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The California Highway Patrol on Thursday shut down several westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near the Richmond Parkway for what they described as a “major police activity.”

San Jose police sergeant shot, suspect killed after pursuit

A San Jose police sergeant is in critical but stable condition, and a suspect is dead following a multi-county chase tied to an armed carjacking on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Gov. Newsom slams  President Trump in Switzerland
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California's Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed President Trump in Davos, Switzerland, and Trump slammed back. Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan dissects. 

Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said

Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."

Trump, Newsom spar at World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum has also become a stage for the latest war of words between Pres. Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Trump-Newsom clash heats up in Switzerland
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We look at the latest tit for tat between President Trump and California Gavin Newsom after Newsom's speech in Switzerland was scrapped. The governor's press team says the White House had a hand in pulling the plug on Newsom's speech. 

ICE memo on entering homes raises alarm | KTVU
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An internal ICE memo is raising alarm. The Associated Press reports the document gives immigration officers the power to enter homes without a warrant signed by a judge. Critics are calling it a violation of the Fourth Amendment. 

Police sergeant recovering in the hospital
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A barrage of gunfire erupted in San Jose on Wednesday, sending a police sergeant to the hospital. The shootout was the result of an hours-long pursuit of a carjacking suspect spanning multiple counties. The suspect was killed in that chaotic confrontation. 

Reopening the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
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After a 20-year rehabilitation, Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts has reopened to the public. With the $100 million renovation complete, the cultural hub of the city now features five restored event spaces, three ballrooms and more.

Slight chance of showers
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A system in the Pacific will drift toward Southern California Thursday morning.  The slight chance of showers has been added to the forecast through early Thursday.  Shower chances will be favoring the South Bay.  The cloudy conditions during the morning will give way to partly cloudy skies later in the day.  Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 60s. Have a great Thursday! -Mark

SJPD Sgt. critically injured in shooting, suspect dead | West Coast Wrap
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A San Jose police sergeant is in critical but stable condition, and a suspect is dead following a multi-county chase tied to an armed carjacking on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.

New SFPD Chief sworn in
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Derrick Lew was sworn in as the new chief of the San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday. City officials say public safety has to be a top priority moving forward, and they believe Lew is the man to get the job done.