Suspect arrested in apparent puppy theft caught on surveillance video

San Jose police say a person has been arrested in connection to the apparent theft of a puppy that was caught on surveillance video.

VIDEO: SFPD officer punches homeless man, police say he was resisting arrest

A bit of chaos broke out in San Francisco Wednesday morning as officers were escorting a dignitary through city streets: Police officers were captured on video punching a homeless man who was resisting arrest and someone threw a bottle at a motorcycle officer.

Silicon Valley couple raises more than $8M in 5 days to help reunite separated immigrant families

As the issue over the separation of immigrant families continues to boil over across the country, a Silicon Valley couple has taken steps to raise millions to help reunite the children and parents torn from each other at the border.

Texas deputy arrested on allegation of child sexual assault

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A sheriff's deputy in South Texas is accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and threatening the child's mother with deportation if she reported him, authorities said.

5-year-old California girl cured of rare disease using stem cells

Six years ago, Evangelina “Evie” Padilla Vacarro was born with an extremely rare disease that left her unable to fight off infections. 

897 square foot Palo Alto home listed for nearly $2.6M

Bay Area real estate prices seem to continue to reach new highs as an 897 square foot home in Palo Alto was recently listed for nearly $2.6 million. The home, which Redfin describes as a "charming bungalow" is a stroll from downtown Palo Alto. It also has a back cottage that's about 200 square feet. The property covers 

Mustang crashes into Lafayette home, driver taken to hospital

A person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a Lafayette home Thursday. The home is located in the 600 block of Glenside Drive...  

Jogger who tossed homeless man's things charged by DA in cell-phone theft

A jogger seen on video throwing a homeless man's belongings into the trash and into Oakland's Lake Merritt has been arrested and charged, but for a completely different incident.

Bay Area mom graduates from college for her son

A Bay Area mother graduated from college and says she did it all for her son Jayden. Dani Leones was pregnant when she started college and California State University East Bay and had just turned 19-years-old when her son Jayden was born. He arrived during finals week but Leones didn't let contractions get in the way as she turned in her 10 page research paper to her English...

4 child hostages, suspect dead after hours-long standoff

Orlando's police chief spent hours urging a gunman who shot a police officer to release four children he was holding hostage and peacefully end a standoff that lasted over 20 hours.  Instead, it ended tragically, with the suspect and the children dead.

Viral photo: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson feed girlfriend while she nurses

With all the demands new moms know it can be hard to find time to eat. But Bay Area native Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson ensure his girlfriend Lauren Hashian got her dinner in.

IHOP, or 'IHOb,' debuting new burger menu following much-publicized name change

It's "burgers," everybody. In what must come as disappointing news for anyone hoping IHOP would start offering breakfast burritos or break-dancing classes, the restaurant chain announced Monday on Fox News that its much publicized name change to "IHOb" reflects the debut of its brand-new Ultimate Steakburgers. 

Man tells story of CHP officers talking him down from Golden Gate Bridge

In 2005, Kevin Berthia was just seconds away from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He was over the railing, but officers from California Highway Patrol saw him and ended up talking and listening to him for over 90 minutes, before Berthia finally climbed back up and over the railing. 

Police release video of woman they believe attempted to set two Alameda County preschools on fire

Authorities have released video of a woman they believe attempted to set fire to two Safari Kid preschool/daycares. One is located in Newark, the other in Union City. Both incidents happened on holiday weekends when no people were present. 

Moss Landing sea otter swimming with trash could cause deadly consequences

A photo of a sea otter nibbling on a flip flop as he floats along may look cute to some - but it's raising serious concerns for marine biologists who say it could have deadly consequences. 

CHP officers attend graduation for daughter of fallen officer

CHP officers attended the Aptos High School graduation in a show of support for a student whose father was killed in the line of duty. 

Interfaith community raises $25,000 to release Afghan teen from California ICE detention center

After a whirlwind of fundraising and legal battles, an Afghan teenager held in a California ICE detention center will be released on parole as he seeks political asylum to stay in the United States.

Stolen van with 15 show dogs headed to Vallejo's 'Woofstock Dog Show' recovered

After nearly a day of worry, police in Northern California made the happy announcement on Thursday that a stolen white van carrying 15 show dogs headed to the annual “Woofstock Dog Show” in Vallejo had been recovered.