CHP officer struck by suspected DUI driver

A California Highway Patrol officer was struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence while responding to a separate crash in Contra Costa County Saturday, officials said. 

10-foot python snake recovered in Vallejo sideshow

In a chaotic continuation of Vallejo's sideshows Saturday, police have recovered a 10-foot python snake following a pursuit. 

Home engulfed in flames hospitalizes firefighter, more than a dozen displaced

At least 14 residents, including eight children, have been displaced and a firefighter injured after a multi-unit townhouse was engulfed in flames Saturday afternoon in San Jose.

Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home

Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation. 

Father returning from work struck, killed by suspected DUI driver

The family of a motorcyclist killed by a suspected DUI driver spoke about their loss. They said they're devastated and warned against driving impaired. The victim worked two jobs to help raise his young son. The 30-year-old father was on his way home from work when he was killed.

Waymo for kids? Some SF parents sending kids to school in driverless vehicles

Some San Francisco parents are starting a new trend: sending their kids to school alone in driverless Waymo vehicles, according to The San Francisco Standard.

NTSB investigating Tesla Semi crash in Northern California

The NTSB investigation could spell trouble for Tesla's goals to expand production and increase consumption of the big rig.

Vigil held for San Jose Community Service Officer killed by drunk driver

CSO Long Pham attended schools in San Jose and became a San Jose Police Community Service Officer in 2022. Pham is the first CSO in San Jose to be killed in the line of duty.

Future of sonic internet service in Berkeley uncertain due

As PG&E moves more of its power lines underground, other companies that use its power poles to provide internet service are having to make adjustments.

Firefighter injured, 4 displaced in San Jose house fire

A two-alarm fire in a South San Jose home injured a firefighter and displaced four residents Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Burned human remains discovered near homeless encampment

The burned remains of a person were discovered near a homeless encampment in San Jose Monday afternoon. 

Brush fire slowed by quick actions of CalFire in Solano County

Forward progress has been stopped on a brush fire that forced evacuation orders in Solano County on Wednesday morning, according to CalFire's Lake Napa Unit.

Richmond fire crews find body in PG&E vault with evidence of attempted theft

Richmond Fire crews say they recovered the body of a man, found dead inside an underground Pacific Gas & Electric utility vault Tuesday, and also found evidence the man might have been trying to steal wires that contained valuable metals. 

Tesla recall: Model X SUVs with trim issue

Tesla is recalling thousands of early Model X vehicles again over roof trim pieces that may not have been properly adhered and could come loose.

Girl, 17, killed, mother hurt in Oakland hit-and-run DUI crash

A 17-year-old girl was killed and her mother was injured in Oakland by a suspected hit-and-run driver who was intoxicated, according to investigators.

Car crashes into power pole along Highway 4, all eastbound lanes blocked

All lanes of eastbound Highway 4 in Contra Costa County east of Hercules are blocked after a car crashed into a power pole at Franklin Canyon Road on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.