Oakland crime trending downward
As 2025 draws to a close, the City of Oakland's crime data appears to show a big decrease across all categories compared to last year.
As 2025 draws to a close, the City of Oakland's crime data appears to show a big decrease across all categories compared to last year.
Attack at Caltrain station caught on video
An attack at the San Carlos Caltrain station was caught on video. This happened when a man harassed a woman and then attacked a witness who stepped in to help. The woman calls the good Samaritan her hero.
An attack at the San Carlos Caltrain station was caught on video. This happened when a man harassed a woman and then attacked a witness who stepped in to help. The woman calls the good Samaritan her hero.
2 killed in Concord homicide after 'family disturbance'
Two people inside a Concord home were found dead of gunshot wounds following a "family disturbance."
Two people inside a Concord home were found dead of gunshot wounds following a "family disturbance."
Richmond IHOP shooting investigation takes unexpected turn
Richmond IHOP shooting investigation takes unexpected turn when the person of interest turned the gun on himself.
Richmond IHOP shooting investigation takes unexpected turn when the person of interest turned the gun on himself.
Top viral moments of 2025
Can you name the top viral moments of 2025?
Can you name the top viral moments of 2025?
Las Vegas first: 600 drones to fly on New Year's Eve
Las Vegas will add 600 drones to the fireworks show on New Year's Eve.
Las Vegas will add 600 drones to the fireworks show on New Year's Eve.
Newsom vs. Khanna: A potential 2028 preview?
Sonoma State University political science professor Dave McCuan discusses the rivalry between Democrats Gavin Newsom and Ro Khanna, whose names have been floated to run for president in 2028.
Sonoma State University political science professor Dave McCuan discusses the rivalry between Democrats Gavin Newsom and Ro Khanna, whose names have been floated to run for president in 2028.
San Jose New Year's Eve preparations
Businesses and families in San Jose are gearing up for New Year's Eve.
Businesses and families in San Jose are gearing up for New Year's Eve.
New insurance laws in 2026
A number of new laws will take effect on Jan. 1, including several aimed at the insurance industry.
A number of new laws will take effect on Jan. 1, including several aimed at the insurance industry.
Richmond police investigating IHOP employee's death, person of interest shoots himself
An employee at a Richmond IHOP, who was found unconscious by coworkers on Monday afternoon and who later died, is the subject of a homicide investigation, police say. One day after the shooting, police at a news conference said a person of interest in this case is in critical condition after shooting themselves near the San Pablo Police Department.
An employee at a Richmond IHOP, who was found unconscious by coworkers on Monday afternoon and who later died, is the subject of a homicide investigation, police say. One day after the shooting, police at a news conference said a person of interest in this case is in critical condition after shooting themselves near the San Pablo Police Department.
IHOP person of interest shoots self, police say
A person of interest in connection to a Richmond IHOP homicide shot themselves in front of San Pablo police on Tuesday, officials say. The person of interest is in critical condition.
A person of interest in connection to a Richmond IHOP homicide shot themselves in front of San Pablo police on Tuesday, officials say. The person of interest is in critical condition.
Washington floods and misinformation | West Coast Wrap
The floodwaters may have receded in Washington but the misinformation lingers. How officials are trying to combat the confusion and concern caused by AI-generated videos and online conspiracy theories about the disaster.
The floodwaters may have receded in Washington but the misinformation lingers. How officials are trying to combat the confusion and concern caused by AI-generated videos and online conspiracy theories about the disaster.
IHOP employee from Richmond restaurant killed
An employee of an IHOP restaurant in Richmond was killed on Monday afternoon, police say. Officials say it appears the victim may have been shot. The homicide is under investigation.
An employee of an IHOP restaurant in Richmond was killed on Monday afternoon, police say. Officials say it appears the victim may have been shot. The homicide is under investigation.
San Francisco prepares for New Year's Eve
San Francisco is preparing to ring in 2026, but the wet weather could play a role in the fireworks display at the Embarcadero.
San Francisco is preparing to ring in 2026, but the wet weather could play a role in the fireworks display at the Embarcadero.
Sierra snowstorms impacting California's water supply
After what started as a very dry December, the recent snowstorms in the Sierra have done more than just coat the ski slopes for holiday travelers. It's also having an impact on California's water supplies.
After what started as a very dry December, the recent snowstorms in the Sierra have done more than just coat the ski slopes for holiday travelers. It's also having an impact on California's water supplies.
What's happening with health care costs in the new year?
Professor David McCuan, chair of the political science department at Sonoma State University, with more on how Congress has no solution on the expiring health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
Professor David McCuan, chair of the political science department at Sonoma State University, with more on how Congress has no solution on the expiring health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
2 arrested after San Ramon police chase
A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.
A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.
Trump pushes for peace between Ukraine, Russia
President Donald Trump is looking to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia in 2026, while also pushing for the second phase of his Gaza peace plan.
President Donald Trump is looking to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia in 2026, while also pushing for the second phase of his Gaza peace plan.
Government freezes child care funds to Minnesota over alleged fraud
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Tuesday that it’s freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years.
Two arrested following San Ramon police pursuit
A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.
A San Ramon police officer was injured, and two young men were arrested late Monday after four suspects believed to be connected to stolen vehicles in the East Bay rammed multiple undercover police cars, authorities said.