SJPD community service officer killed while on duty

The San Jose Police Department is in mourning after a community service officer was killed and another severely injured after a suspected DUI driver crashed into them while they were on traffic control. 

Creek Fire fully contained: Cal Fire

The Creek Fire has been fully contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday. 

Dead body found near City College San Francisco

A dead body was found Wednesday morning near City College and San Francisco, police shared. 

Three next-door neighbors all lose homes to destructive Park Fire

The destructive Park Fire continues to burn, leveling over 300 structures in Northern California, including the Cohasset home of Summer Rocha and her 8-month-old daughter Pearl.

$15M in grants offered to diverse, small businesses in Oakland

Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.

Park Fire evacuee families promise to rebuild after losing everything

Families are beginning to return home where evacuation orders are slowly being lifted in neighborhoods hit hard by the Park Fire near Chico.

Oakland police chief, mayor face frustrated residents

Neighbors in the Oakland Hills held a town hall meeting to get answers and action from the Oakland police chief and mayor.

SFPD release video of officer-involved shooting

San Francisco police have released video of a deadly officer-involved shooting. That video appears to show the man who died firing at least one shot at an officer before the officer opened fire. This shooting happened 10 days ago. Officers say this incident is still under investigation. 

Arsonist possibly responsible for four South Bay fires

In the Santa Cruz Mountains fire investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires which could be the work of an arsonist. 

Community supports Redwood City man who lost family cabin in Park Fire

After the Park Fire spread devastating flames throughout Butte and Tehama Counties, the community is rallying around a Redwood City man who lost his cabin in the blaze. 

PG&E customers seek help navigating higher bills: United Way

United Way Bay Area is used to residents calling the agency's 211 helpline for help with food, shelter and other basic needs. But recently, rising PG&E rates are prompting calls from people who need help paying their utility bills more than ever before.

Apple's new AI features to be delayed after iOS 18 release: report

Apple's upcoming release of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools is now expected to occur later than originally expected, coming after the initial launch of the new iOS 18 software for iPhone and iPads, according to a report.

Park Fire: Largest California wildfire of 2024

A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year. 

SFPD sergeant's journey to recovery after life-altering injury

A San Francisco police sergeant suffered life-changing injuries in the line of duty last year, after a tree fell on the company car he was driving. Now, 16 months later, Kevin Brugaletta is sharing his story publicly for the first time. He describes a difficult journey as he and his family navigate the challenges of his paralysis and the fight against bureaucracy to get the care he needs.

Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases

Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits.

Vallejo sees 14th homicide amid wave of violence

Vallejo Police are investigating the city's 14th homicide of the year after a man with gunshot wounds died around 11:30 Wednesday night, another shooting and another sign, Vallejo residents say, that violence is out of control in the city of about 124,000 people.

CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 22, leaving gig-worker economy in place

The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22 on Thursday, essentially allowing gig companies such as Uber to maintain their workforce without upholding some of the stricter employee requirements in the State of California.