Suspect accused of shooting San Jose officer was on 'quest' to kill police, chief says
San Jose’s police chief on Tuesday gave chilling details of an officer involved shooting over the weekend, in which he said the suspect had been stalking officers as part of a "quest," to kill police. One officer was shot and wounded by the suspect, who was later taken into custody.
United flight lands in San Diego after device aboard catches fire
The United flight was heading to Newark from San Diego when it had to circle back to the airport for an emergency landing.
'Unreal': Woodpeckers hoard more than 700 pounds of acorns in walls of North Bay home
Exterminators in the North Bay were recently met with a nutty surprise during a call to a home in the wine country community of Glen Ellen in Sonoma County: more than 700 pounds of acorns in the walls stacked up about 20 feet from floor to attic.
R&B singer Lyfe Jennings says $120K in jewelry stolen in Oakland
R&B singer Lyfe Jennings said thieves took his belongings while he was in the Bay Area to perform several concerts.
Women of color rally in Oakland against increased threats against them
A number of Bay Area and state lawmakers took part in a rally outside Oakland City Hall to denounce the increase in violent threats and harassment against women of color.
Missing Bay Area diver found dead, remembered as young man who made impact in his community and beyond
A 27-year-old Bay Area diver, who was found dead almost a week after he went missing off the Monterey County Coast, was being remembered as a beloved, impactful member of his community who made friends wherever he went and lived life fully.
Arnold Schwarzenegger hits bicyclist in West LA: officials
LAPD officials said the bicyclist’s injuries were considered non-life-threatening and that no crime was committed.
2 gang members arrested in California execution-style killing of 6: sheriff
Two gang members were arrested early Friday, one after a gunbattle, in the January massacre of six people including a baby at a central California home associated with a rival gang, the Tulare County sheriff said.
After 'chaos and closure' Oakland Zoo reopens again
The giraffes and otters were spotted craning necks on Friday, looking just about as excited as their human visitors, now that the Oakland Zoo is back open after a massive sinkhole forced its closure.
Half Moon Bay farmworkers describe horror of mass shooting
The Half Moon Bay farmworkers who survived the mass shooting, and who had friends and family who died, have not spoken publicly until now.
Parking meters are going up at Lake Merritt
Parking meters have been newly installed around Lake Merritt in Oakland in areas that until now, were free to park.
Raised 'Botts Dots' installed in San Lorenzo to prevent sideshows
Law enforcement officers in Alameda County are taking action to prevent sideshows and reckless driving.
'We could have died:' Siblings describe Tesla spontaneously combusting in Sacramento
Siblings Sunit and Dilpreet Mayall described the moment their Tesla Model S went up in flames in Sacramento.
15-year-old Warriors fan gifted backyard basketball court
A 15-year-old in Daly City with physical challenges and anxiety over shooting hoops in public now has his own backyard basketball court.
Forget the groundhog prediction: 7 animals who will give Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money
Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.
California mountain lion cub picked the wrong 5-year-old 'to mess with,' aunt says
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
Jimmy Garoppolo not coming back to 49ers, coach says
Jimmy Garoppolo will not return to the 49ers next season.
Tom Brady announces he is retiring 'for good' after 23 seasons in NFL
After 23 seasons with the NFL that including a historic Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady announced he will retire – for good this time.
Cal fires swim coach McKeever over misconduct, bullying allegations
Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.
Missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found in abandoned Lancaster home
The two emperor tamarin monkeys that went missing from the Dallas Zoo have been found.