Emotional vigil held for in South Bay for woman killed in shooting while pregnant

An emotional vigil was held in the South Bay on Wednesday for pregnant 19-year-old Tatyanna Lopez, who was killed two weeks before her expected delivery date, in Merced back in April.

San Francisco sheriff's deputy pleads not guilty to drunken rampage, agrees to alcohol monitoring

Dominic Barsetti has been placed on administrative leave. In court, the judge ordered him to surrender his firearms and to not consume any alcohol. He allegedly groped an 18-year-old woman and threatened to shoot people at a potluck.

'Major problem' with fleas forces 2 Oakland schools to close

Two elementary schools in Oakland will be temporarily closed for cleaning to get rid of a flea infestation, school officials said.

Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires

California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.

Days after Ariz. woman was found dead inside home, crews are dealing with subsequent rat infestation problem

On Sept. 23, a hoarding situation was discovered at a home in Peoria, and in the aftermath of the discovery, people living in the area are now dealing with a big rat problem. Meanwhile, crews are working to round up the rats.

San Jose City Council unanimously approves ban on selling flavored tobacco products

San Jose City Council unanimously approved a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. The vote came at Tuesday's city council meeting and sets up a secondary vote sometime within the next month. 

San Francisco sheriff's deputy charged in drunken rampage, alleged sexual battery

The deputy has been charged with a series of crimes for his conduct during a potluck at an apartment in San Francisco's Parkmerced neighborhood on Thursday night.

California lawmakers want to keep outdoor dining, parklets around post-COVID

The change in seasons prompted some Los Gatos businesses to modify the new staple on many Bay Area city streets — outdoor dining parklets.

Suspect accused of targeting Asian women in San Francisco robbery spree

Officers arrested O'Sean Garcia, 20, last Wednesday after he allegedly stole a backpack from a woman that contained a laptop with a tracking feature that led officers to his location.

California treasurer often shared hotel rooms with employees

Judith Blackwell, the former head of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, sued Ma in July, alleging sexual harassment, racial discrimination and wrongful termination. Ma said the allegations are without merit.

Dylann Roof denied death sentence appeal in 2015 SC church shootings

Dylann Roof has lost the next phase of his appeal, with a federal court turning down his request for a new hearing to challenge his death sentence and conviction in the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.