Fireworks spark fewer Bay Area fires over July 4 weekend

Before noon Tuesday, a wildfire exploded on Cordelia's Nelson Hill, challenging firefighters who eventually contained the blaze.

Bystanders help rescue unconscious surfer off Point Reyes

Emergency crews along with the quick action of bystanders helped rescue a person from a near drowning incident off Point Reyes in Marin County on Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.

5 injured at A's game by 'celebratory' gunfire in Oakland

Five people were injured by what Oakland police described as "celebratory gunfire" after the Oakland A's game and July 4th fireworks display at the Coliseum. 

12 San Francisco officers injured responding to fire, large crowd

A dozen San Francisco police officers reported minor injuries Tuesday while responding to a fire and a crowd at 24th Street and Harrison Street in the Mission District, according to the police department.

Electra Fire in Amador County forces evacuations

A rapidly-spreading wildfire has grown to approximately 1,000 acres in the Sierra Foothills in a matter of about two hours Monday evening, Cal Fire officials say. 

65-year-old man dies in boat collision near Angel Island

One person died Thursday after a collision between two boats near San Francisco's Angel Island, fire officials said.

Criminal charges against Oakland cops in deadly chase unlikely, expert says

The Oakland Police Department is investigating the actions of two officers accused of chasing a sideshow suspect without permission, then taking off after that car crashed and killed a bystander.

Vehicle stuck in sinkhole as a result of water main break in Kensington

A water main break in Kensington has resulted in a vehicle getting stuck in a large sinkhole Wednesday, East Bay Municipal Utility District says. 

Let the lowriders cruise: San Jose lifts 30-year ban

Cities across the state have recently lifted bans on cruising, saying the bans lead to racial profiling and criminalization. Now the City of San Jose has overturned its own ban.

Oakland police chase suspect, flee scene after deadly crash, sources say

Two rookie Oakland police officers chased the driver of a Nissan 350Z they said was involved in a sideshow event, prompting a deadly crash before fleeing the scene without helping anyone who was injured, two sources with knowledge of the department told KTVU.

77-year-old woman arrested in San Jose's 18th homicide this year

An investigation of a residential fire has now turned into San Jose's latest homicide case. Police say they arrested a 77-year-old woman after her husband was killed in the fire last Friday.

Oakland's Little Saigon community pleading for more protection

For the last two years, crime against Asians has ramped up to levels requiring government to seriously step in across the country. But, a "one size fits all" to anti-Asian crime is not working well. Oakland's Vietnamese merchants say diversity, without equality, is dangerous.

Former Tesla worker asks for retrial after jury award drops to $15M

A former Tesla elevator operator asked for a new trial after the judge lowered the jury award from $137 million to $15 million.

Northern California wildfire threatens 500 buildings

A wildfire that erupted in Northern California in Nevada County forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings.

Contraband, drugs at Santa Rita Jail 'serious and persistent challenge,' grand jury finds

The Alameda County civil grand jury released findings citing that the flow of contraband, especially drugs, are the most "serious and persistent challenge" faced at Santa Rita Jail.