Sunnyvale man arrested after attack on woman sleeping in bed
Jorge Diaz, 32, entered the home and attacked the woman while she was sleeping in bed. He allegedly straddled her while holding a knife to her neck and threatened to kill her if she screamed, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said.
Jorge Diaz, 32, entered the home and attacked the woman while she was sleeping in bed. He allegedly straddled her while holding a knife to her neck and threatened to kill her if she screamed, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety said.
Coroner identifies victim killed in Saturday's Lake Merritt shooting
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
The Alameda County Coroner's Bureau on Tuesday identified the man shot and killed Saturday in the 2200 Block of Lakeshore Drive in Oakland as 22-year-old Dashawn Rhoades, a resident of Oakland and San Francisco.
Vallejo homeowner shows property damage after "wall of fire" breaches home
Fireworks are likely the cause of a 10-acre fire in a Vallejo neighborhood, prompting evacuations. A homeowner says the fire came within feet of her backdoor.
Fireworks are likely the cause of a 10-acre fire in a Vallejo neighborhood, prompting evacuations. A homeowner says the fire came within feet of her backdoor.
Businesses fight back after Santa Clara County issues $6M in COVID fines
The Salon Professional Academy in the Westgate Center Mall in west San Jose is like most businesses — struggling to shake off the negative economic effects of the COVID pandemic.
The Salon Professional Academy in the Westgate Center Mall in west San Jose is like most businesses — struggling to shake off the negative economic effects of the COVID pandemic.
Woman convicted of killing husband with boiling sugar water
A woman in the U.K. was found guilty of murder after she poured boiling sugar water onto her 80-year-old husband.
A woman in the U.K. was found guilty of murder after she poured boiling sugar water onto her 80-year-old husband.
DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.
Contra Costa County extends eviction moratorium until Sept. 30
The county ordinance protects residential tenants experiencing a financial hardship due to the pandemic. Renters must provide a written declaration of hardship or pay at least 25 percent of their rent due by Nov. 30.
The county ordinance protects residential tenants experiencing a financial hardship due to the pandemic. Renters must provide a written declaration of hardship or pay at least 25 percent of their rent due by Nov. 30.
Child tax credit: IRS launches 2 online tools to answer eligibility questions
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.
Police: Man accused of killing 1, hurting 12 others in Peoria and Surprise shooting spree
According to the Peoria Police Department, the suspect was taken into custody in Surprise in connection to the shootings near 115th Avenue and Bell Road.
According to the Peoria Police Department, the suspect was taken into custody in Surprise in connection to the shootings near 115th Avenue and Bell Road.
SFPD looking for driver of stolen SUV involved in Fisherman's Wharf hit-and-run
A hotel housekeeping attendant is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood.
A hotel housekeeping attendant is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood.
Newborn baby's face gets cut during emergency C-section
The birth of their baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Darmaqus Williams says his newborn, Kyanni had to get 13 stitches to repair a cut across her left cheek that happened during an emergency C-section.
The birth of their baby was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Darmaqus Williams says his newborn, Kyanni had to get 13 stitches to repair a cut across her left cheek that happened during an emergency C-section.
Overturned fuel truck closes Highway 37 in Solano County
According to the California Highway Patrol, the overturned tank was reported just before 6 a.m. and blocked both westbound lanes at Skaggs Island.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the overturned tank was reported just before 6 a.m. and blocked both westbound lanes at Skaggs Island.
San Jose flea market vendors start hunger strike ahead of vote on market's future
The Berryessa Flea Market Vendors Association said it's not backing down until a reasonable resolution is reached. Councilmember David Cohen, who represents District 4 where the flea market sits, said he's working toward a positive solution for all parties involved.
The Berryessa Flea Market Vendors Association said it's not backing down until a reasonable resolution is reached. Councilmember David Cohen, who represents District 4 where the flea market sits, said he's working toward a positive solution for all parties involved.
Fauci predicts regional spikes this fall if COVID-19 vaccination rate doesn’t go up
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said if COVID-19 vaccinations don’t increase, parts of the country could see cases spike in the fall.
Woman who was dragged from car, beaten and shot after minor traffic accident in Chicago has died
Video shared widely on social media shows a group of men swarming the car, then pulling out Yasmin Perez and beating her. Gyovanny Arzuaga, who was shot "execution-style," died that night.
Video shared widely on social media shows a group of men swarming the car, then pulling out Yasmin Perez and beating her. Gyovanny Arzuaga, who was shot "execution-style," died that night.
OPD: Multiple shooters storm Lake Merritt, motive linked to San Francisco gangs
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
"We believe that individuals came to the city of Oakland and committed these violent acts," said Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
Report: Oakland, Fremont among U.S. metro areas that have become more segregated
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
Despite U.S. policy efforts to promote racial integration in American neighborhoods, a new University of California at Berkeley study has found that more than 80 percent of metropolitan regions in the country have actually become more segregated over the past two decades. And in the Bay Area, Oakland and Fremont were listed among the most segregated.
Trump on state's voter purge announcement: 'We won the presidential election in Georgia'
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
Former President Donald Trump claims the regular biannual purge of Georgia voting rolls is proof that he "won the Presidential Election in Georgia."
Almost 900 Secret Service employees were infected with COVID
Roughly 900 U.S. Secret Service employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to government records obtained by a government watchdog group.
Roughly 900 U.S. Secret Service employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to government records obtained by a government watchdog group.
San Jose flea market vendors begin hunger strike ahead of city council development vote
The 430 vendors, who are largely immigrant and family-operated vendors, have relied on the operations of the market since it opened more than 60 years ago. They worry the development will permanently close all the vendors.
The 430 vendors, who are largely immigrant and family-operated vendors, have relied on the operations of the market since it opened more than 60 years ago. They worry the development will permanently close all the vendors.