Brush fire erupts near Dublin

The Parks Fire started Friday afternoon around 3:23 p.m.

Calistoga vegetation fire triggers evacuations

CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.

8 Alameda County sheriff's deputies, medical staff no longer face Santa Rita Jail charges

Six Alameda County sheriff's deputies and two medical staff were officially freed from criminal charges on Thursday, stemming from the death of a man at Santa Rita Jail who lay languishing in his cell for days – while three other deputies remain charged with his alleged negligent care. 

DA to dismiss 8 deputies, medical staff from Santa Rita Jail death

Eight of the 11 Alameda County sheriff's deputies and medical staff originally charged in the death of an Oakland man found languishing in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days will have their cases dismissed, KTVU has learned.

Oakland's police union warns of 'dangerously low staffing' at OPD

The Oakland Police Officer’s Association is warning of dangerously low staffing and high turnover at the already troubled police department.

Sonoma County sues all major social media giants

Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.

Oakland jewelry store rammed with vehicle and robbed in broad daylight

An armed robbery took place Monday afternoon at an Oakland jewelry store, after the business was rammed with a vehicle that was left at the scene, police say. 

Mission District shooting: 1 injured, 2 detained, SFPD says

At least one person was shot and is in life-threatening condition in San Francisco's Mission District on Monday, police say. 

Oakland dispensaries targeted again by ram-raiding thieves

Two Oakland marijuana dispensaries previously targeted by burglars were hit again by invaders using cars to get inside.

Shooting leads to severe traffic alert on I-880 in Oakland, CHP says

The California Highway Patrol says all lanes are open after a shooting led to a severe traffic alert in Oakland. The northbound lanes of I-880 were blocked just ahead of the Friday evening commute. 

Starbucks CEO sets new time goal for baristas making your order

Four minutes or less. That is how long the Starbucks chief executive officer would like for it to take from order to drink in hand. 

2 stolen chickens returned to San Jose farm, police still investigating

Two of the chickens stolen from a San Jose farm park have been found and returned after being taken from their chicken coop over the weekend. There are still outstanding missing animals. Police are investigating.

Baby turkey theft from San Jose farm caught on camera

Surveillance video shows the moment a baby turkey was stolen from a farm in San Jose on Sunday. The San Jose Police Department is investigating. 

California task force to tighten fireworks regulation after deadly Esparto explosion

The task force will examine oversight issues that may have contributed to the deadly July 1 fire and explosion at the facility in Esparto. Seven people were killed.

DA charges man with attempted murder of Oakland police officers

Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced on Tuesday that her office has charged a 54-year-old man with the attempted murder of Oakland police officers who were dealing with a domestic violence call at his house. 

Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.

Novato's Shaded Fire Break will save homes

The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.