1 dead, 2 injured after head-on crash in Santa Rosa

One driver is dead, and another driver and their passenger are severely injured following a head-on crash in Santa Rosa Saturday afternoon.

Body recovered from Russian River determined to be missing 74-year-old man

The body of a missing 74-year-old was man recovered Saturday afternoon in the Russian River, the California Highway Patrol said in an update.

Suspect charged with child endangerment for bringing baby to San Leandro sideshow

A person was arrested and has been charged with child endangerment after they allegedly brought an infant to a sideshow in San Leandro, authorities shared Friday.

Oakland congresswoman is on a mission to save BART, mass transit

Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon met with BART officials at Oakland's 19th Street station to see BART stations and other developments for the critical transit agency facing massive deficits and lingering low ridership.

Tesla vandal won't be charged: Hennepin County Attorney explains decision

No charges for Tesla vandal in Minneapolis: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty explained her decision to seek diversion over criminal charges for the vandal, saying it was made "the best interest of public safety."

Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved

Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.

Tesla vandal not likely to face criminal charges, Hennepin County Attorney's Office says

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said Monday it will not seek criminal charges against 33-year-old Dylan Adams, who allegedly vandalized at least six Tesla vehicles, causing $20,000 in damage.

Both drivers killed in Livermore crash

Police in Livermore say two drivers were killed after vehicles they were in collided on Monday morning. 

High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires

Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.           

San Jose fire captain arrested on drug, burglary charges

A fire captain with the San Jose Fire Department was arrested Thursday after being named as a suspect for tampering with several controlled substances in the department's possession, a city spokesman said. 

Google’s online ad business found to be an illegal monopoly by federal judge

A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.

22-year-old says he washed feet in cell toilet after Santa Rita Jail homicide

A 22-year-old Oakland man has been charged with murder stemming from the death of his Santa Rita Jail cellmate, where he told deputies that he did it and then washed his feet in the toilet afterward, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Oakland's police department understaffed by 199 officers, study says

The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.

San Francisco police investigating fatal Tenderloin shooting, suspect in custody

Officers in San Francisco responded to the scene of a fatal shooting where at least one person died early Monday evening. Police say a suspect is in custody.