Community raises $80,000 bond for undocumented father held at ICE facility in Richmond

An undocumented father of three with a criminal history and who is now seeking asylum, thanked his supporters on Saturday outside the former ICE detention center that once held him since last spring

Video shows men trying to throw boy off Muni train for apparently playing loud music

San Francisco Police are investigating a violent incident that apparently occurred on a Muni train.  Freelance journalist Anna Sterling was the first to post the video which shows two men trying to throw a young man off the Muni train, apparently because he was playing music too loudly.

Santa Rosa officer responds to call of pregnant woman in need of help, adopts baby

It was a life-changing moment for Santa Rosa Police Officer Jesse Whitten when he responded to a call of a pregnant woman needing help. As Officer Whitten spoke with the woman he learned she was looking for a home and family for her unborn baby. 

Canadian mom, 10-year-old daughter found safe

San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies have found a mother and daughter visiting from Canada that were reported missing on Monday.

Plea to help solve Oakland double homicide

Oakland police released new surveillance video and sketches of several men they say were involved in a shooting at a downtown block party that killed two young men. 

Gun fired at Balboa High, 4 students in custody

San Francisco Police took four students into custody after a report of a firearm on campus at Balboa High, according to San Francisco Police. San Francisco police say they also have located the firearm and a spent bullet casing. 

Some customers boycott In-N-Out following Republican contribution

Some customers of In-N-Out Burger say they're now boycotting the fast food chain because the company contributed to the republican party. A journalist in Los Angeles discovered that the restaurant chain donated $25,000 to the California Republican Party...

Hayward kindergartener forgotten by after school program, walks 2.5 miles home alone

A 5-year-old boy forgotten by his afterschool program on his first day of kindergarten decided to find his own way home - walking 2.5 miles through busy streets as he navigated his way using landmarks he recognized.

Warriors' David West announces retirement

Warrior's Power Forward David West has announced his retirement after playing 15 seasons in the NBA, and the previous two seasons with the Warriors. The NBA veteran had been considering retirement and had previously said he would see how his body feels before deciding. 

Seven cars crushed by 350-year-old tree in Pleasant Hill

Seven cars were crushed by a large chunk of a 350-year-old tree that fell Wednesday night in Pleasant Hill.

Loma Linda University looking for paid participants to eat avocados

Attention avocado lovers! Loma Linda University is looking for people to eat avocados as part of a study, and they will pay you for it.

New Apple store in Walnut Creek robbed

Walnut Creek police are investigating a recent Apple store robbery that happened over the weekend. They're also trying to determine if it's the same suspects are responsible for other Apple store robberies in the Bay Area and elsewhere.      The most recent robbery happened at the new Apple store at Broadway Plaza Saturday. Police say they have an important clue and  a...

Investigation underway after torso found in fish tank in San Francisco

San Francisco's Medical Examiner is investigating the discovery of a body, found inside a large fish tank in a home on Clara Street in the SOMA district, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Raiders donate $250k to Oakland school sports

The Oakland Raiders are joining this week's anonymous donor to chip in to help fund Oakland school sports programs. 

Farewell statement from Arizona Senator John McCain

Rick Davis, Senator John McCain’s former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, read McCain's farewell statement during a news conference at the Arizona State Capitol.

Poll: Few Democrats favor liberal cry to abolish ICE

The rallying cry from some liberals to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement isn't a likely winner this election year, as a new poll finds only a quarter of Democrats support eliminating the agency that carried out the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.

Life-insurance policy taken out on man days before fatal plunge, mother says

"My son was worth it."  Heather Lundbom is demanding answers, more than eight months after her son's mysterious death in Marin County, the apparent result of a 600-foot plunge from cliffs at Muir Beach.