'Will Run': 18-year-old flees CHP, smashes into SUV carrying a family in Santa Rosa

An 18-year-old Santa Rosa man fled a California Highway Patrol stop and smashed into the back of an SUV carrying two adults and a child Saturday afternoon, the CHP announced on Facebook.

NERT volunteers prepare for San Francisco's next disaster

Are you prepared for disaster if it strikes today? That was the goal for San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday when it held drills to train residents on disaster preparedness. 

Body cam video, 911 call released from shooting at SF's Chinese consulate

San Francisco police have released body cam footage and 911 audio related to a deadly shooting inside the city's Chinese consulate this month.

Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.

SF city supervisor proposes ban on street vendors in the Mission District

San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen is proposing a ban on vendors on Mission Street for 90 days, in an effort to improve safety for city employees who are tasked with keeping the streets clean and clear.  

Some 1st time DUI offenders in San Jose can avoid jail thanks to pilot program

Officers will decide case-by-case to either take the first-time offender to jail or arrest them with a criminal citation and allow them to sober up.

San Francisco mayor wants to expand police powers via ballot measure; critics blast idea

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced a new ballot measure for the March election, which critics began blasting even before the idea was formally announced.

CHP investigates shooting on I-80 in San Pablo

Authorities are investigating a freeway shooting that happened on Interstate 80 in San Pablo on Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Caltrans: Dumbarton Bridge to close for 4 nights in Oct., Nov.

Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.

State regulators push back on PG&E’s undergrounding plan

State regulators are opposing Pacific Gas & Electric's proposal to bury thousands of miles of power lines in areas prone to fires. PG&E aims to complete the extensive burial project by 2026, but needs the approval of state regulators to raise rates to pay for the estimated $6 billion project.

Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran

A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.

Viral video of Vallejo arrest over stolen merchandise

Friday, police chased down two people who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Gateway Plaza shopping mall near the Interstate 80 and Highway 37 interchange.

Multi-vehicle crash on I-680 kills at least 1 in Fremont

At least one died in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.