Oakland police chief proposes loosening rules on chasing suspects

Oakland's police chief on Thursday officially weighed in on the police pursuit debate, presenting a handful of ideas that he said would improve the policy and thus, improve crime fighting tactics. 

Tesla driver in deadly San Francisco 7-car crash released

The driver who plowed his Tesla into seven cars in San Francisco over the weekend, killing one person, has been released.

L.A. fires are an omen that could redefine firefighting preparations

The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.

Father and son who drowned near Half Moon Bay identified

The victims who drowned in the ocean in Half Moon Bay over the weekend were identified by officials on Tuesday. 

San Jose K-9 rips off man's earlobe, exclusive video shows

A San Jose police dog ripped into a man's face, biting off his earlobe as officers sent in the K-9 to investigate a laundry room fight involving a kitchen knife, exclusive body camera video obtained by KTVU shows.

Undercover San Jose officers return fire at suspects who fled scene: police

San Jose police said undercover officers returned fire at an unknown number of suspects –  who they said shot at them first -- and then fled the scene.

Child pulled from ocean in water rescue near Half Moon Bay

Rescue crews have retrieved a child and an adult from the ocean in Half Moon Bay Sunday afternoon, officials said. 

2 people, pets rescued in 2-alarm San Mateo County Fire

Two residents and their pets were rescued Sunday morning when their home in Emerald Lake Hills in San Mateo County caught fire, Cal Fire said. 

Man shot in head while driving on South Bay highway

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a homicide that occurred on a freeway in the San Jose area Monday night, officials said. 

San Francisco police recover stockpile of stolen bikes, parts

San Francisco police officers recovered several bikes worth tens of thousands of dollars following a burglary earlier this month. 

Driver caught impersonating CHP officer: San Rafael police

San Rafael police officers arrested a Richmond man for allegedly impersonating a police officer while they were patrolling the area Wednesday morning. 

3 Hollister High students killed in car crash, school district says

Three seniors from Hollister High School were killed, and a former student was critically injured in a car crash, the San Benito High School District said Wednesday, creating a devastating loss for their families and classmates. 

Oakland residents call for change to police pursuit policy

The Oakland Police Department’s pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday night as the citizen-led Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice their opinions as it considers potential changes to the rules around chasing suspects in patrol cars. 

Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam

Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.

San Francisco police cruiser crashes into car, building: video

The driver of a San Francisco police SUV crashed into a white car and the corner of a building early Monday morning, causing damage to the cruiser.