San Jose police investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material

Embattled San Jose city council member Omar Torres said he’s the victim of “entirely false" accusations. This, after San Jose police detectives launched a criminal investigation into the first-term Dist. 3 rep.

Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?

In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.

Forward progress stopped on Dino Fire, blaze is 20% contained

Forward progress has been halted on a 30-acre fire burning Wednesday night on the easternmost side of Santa Clara County near Pacheco State Park, Cal Fire said at 9 p.m. 

NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league

Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.

San Francisco supervisors want to expedite gay bathhouse revival

Gay bathhouses in San Francisco could see a revival under new legislation spearheaded by District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman. 

Bike party takes over Safeway parking lot in San Jose and harassed residents

San Jose police say they received reports of a large bike party taunting residents, and several people were hit by rocks and other objects.

PG&E may shut off power in parts of Napa County amid Bay Area heat wave

As the Bay Area endures scorching temperatures this week, some PG&E customers may lose power due to public safety power shutoffs

McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed

The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades. 

Novato business burglary turns into police chase

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Novato early Saturday morning for allegedly participating in a scheme to smash a vehicle into a storefront to burglarize the business.   

5 rescued from boat on SF Ocean Beach

Five people were rescued from San Francisco Ocean Beach Sunday afternoon, San Francisco Fire reported. 

Possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties

Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported. 

Lanes reopen on I-580 in Oakland after overturned vehicle blocked traffic

California Highway Patrol is reporting an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 east of Park Boulevard in Oakland. At least two lanes remain blocked after all lanes had been blocked. 

Oakland sees nearly 30% drop in homicides

Oakland police on Friday said they are investigating the city's 69th homicide this year, which they noted was tragic, but a nearly 30% drop from last year at the same time.