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. 

3 killed in morning Fremont crash

At least three people are dead after a car crashed into a concrete barrier in Fremont, officials said. 

Man rescued from sewer in San Francisco: SFFD

The San Francisco Fire Department rescued a man early Sunday morning after he was trapped in a sewer, officials said. 

Bullet strikes Vallejo police patrol car, no arrests

The Vallejo Police Department is investigating what they're calling an assault on officers after a bullet struck one of their patrol cars Saturday morning. 

Road rage pictures lead to arrest in Santa Rosa, Highway Patrol says

A driver who was attacked after a lane change on the freeway was then threatened by the assailant over social media, the California Highway Patrol said.

Arrests in 2 separate San Jose homicide cases

The San Jose Police Department announced the arrest and charges of three men in two separate homicide cases from 2020 and 2023, respectively.

Oakland police chief says overall crime down but acknowledges anguish of victims

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said Friday that crime overall is down in the city but agreed the perception of crime, especially from victims, may not line up with the data.

Regent's Slide excavation work temporarily halted in Monterey County

Caltrans says it is temporarily halting excavation work on Regent's Slide - Highway 1 in Monterey County due to slide activity.