Legislative fix could let UC Berkeley admit more students

Democratic lawmakers have agreed to legislation that could let the University of California, Berkeley accept thousands more students this fall after a judicial freeze on enrollment in a dispute with residents over growth.

Embattled Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith plans to retire

After nearly a half-century on in law enforcement, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said Friday she’s had enough.

NYPD: 83-year-old convicted killer had latest victim's leg in her wheelchair

An 83-year-old ex-con who did two stints in prison for killing different women is now charged with murder once again after police found human body parts in and near her apartment.

Police say woman gave birth on sidewalk and walked away

An Oregon woman gave birth to a baby girl on a sidewalk and then walked away and left the child, authorities said Thursday.

Gabby Petito's family files lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, claims they knew Brian murdered Gabby

Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.

Catalytic converter thefts spike nationwide

The National Insurance Crime Bureau is warning consumers about a nationwide spike in thefts of catalytic converters.

San Francisco school board welcomes three new members

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday appointed three new members to the San Francisco School Board, three weeks after former members were ousted in a special election.

Contra Costa County Sheriff shows disdain for judge's 6-year sentence of ex-deputy

Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston wrote his entire staff a letter, telling them what a "sad day" it was after a judge sentenced a former deputy to six years in prison after fatally shooting a 33-year-old mentally ill, Filipino man who had been knocking on doors in a neighborhood he used to live in and then drove away from authorities at 6 mph.

Theories about Oakland's 'mummified' body arise, death unexplained

A mummified body was found inside the wall of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland on Wednesday by construction crews who are working to revitalize the facility.

Two men shoot and kill each other outside Oakland Jack in the Box

Two men died during a late-night double shooting at an Oakland Jack In the Box. These two deaths bring Oakland's homicide total to 22 this year, compared to 25 this time last year. 

'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler handcuffed, mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta

Confusion at a Bank of America on Jan. 7 on W. Paces Ferry Road led to "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler mistakenly in handcuffs. The incident was caught on an officer's body camera.

Oakland chef Daniel Luna punched in head at 49ers-Rams game out of coma

Oakland chef Daniel Luna, who was punched in the head and fell to the ground after a 49ers-Rams game in Southern California last month, is now out of a medically induced coma and hopes to one day return to his restaurant, Mistura, when he is able.

Good Samaritan donates MacBook and new backpack to Oakland girl who was victim of theft

There is hope for humanity. Just days after a 13-year-old Oakland girl had her backpack stolen during a trip to the hospital for surgery, a stranger has reached out to help. The stolen backpack contained her tablet and laptop for school.

Photojournalist shares pictures and stories of war in Ukraine

A journalist on the ground in Ukraine following the Russian invasion shares powerful pictures and stories of war and survival.

Biden restores California’s power to set car emissions rules

The Biden administration is restoring California’s authority to set its own tailpipe pollution standards for cars, reversing a Trump administration policy and likely ushering in stricter emissions standards for new passenger vehicles nationwide.