California school board president resigns after 'dirty Santa' party with student
According to parents’ allegations, Claremont High students were offered alcohol and exposed to “inappropriate behavior," including scantily-clad male dancers – some were elves and one was a “dirty Santa."
Convicted former Dublin prison warden has new lawyer days after guilty verdict
Ray J. Garcia asked to have a new lawyer represent him for his sentencing, four days after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing at least three women while he was warden at the prison in Dublin.
'Respect the ho ho ho': behind the scenes with Fairyland's Santa
Eric Martin is Oakland Fairyland's 'Black Santa.' KTVU joined him for a photo shoot and saw first hand what it takes to transform into the big jolly man.
Holiday donations pour in after toys stolen from Oakland minivan
Deltrina Johnson of the Oak Center Cultural Center is now on a high after donations poured into replace what was stolen just before Christmas.
Santa Rosa cannabis dispensary burglarized overnight
A cannabis dispensary in Santa Rosa was burglarized early Thursday, police said.
Santa Cruz police discover possible human remains
Santa Cruz police reported possible human remains were discovered Thursday morning.
Portrait of Nancy Pelosi unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker
Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”
49ers look to wrap up NFC West title in Seattle once again
Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers can repeat what they accomplished in 2019 and wrap up another NFC West title on Thursday night in Seattle against the Seahawks, but with far less stress this time.
Michigan sheriff says man with teeth filed to points kidnapped woman, threatened to rip out her throat
The Genesee County Sheriff issued a warning after a man with filed down teeth 'groomed' and kidnapped a vulnerable woman for three weeks - and threatened to 'rip out her throat'.
Federal prisons may soon be required to install working security cameras
A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves.
Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0
France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.
27 degrees in Walnut Creek; icy conditions delay BART
It was definitely cold early Wednesday morning in the Bay Area.
Santa Rosa now has 1st Black mayor
The historic appointment as mayor makes Natalie Rogers the first Black woman to lead the North Bay’s largest city.
CSU Maritime plagued by rape and harassment claims from women, transgender students
Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have plagued CSU Maritime according to a new report by the LA Times.
U.S. senator finds rampant sexual abuse of women in prisons from California to NY
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said that his investigation into the federal prison system demonstrates that the BOP is "failing systemically to prevent, detect, and address sexual abuse of prisoners by its own employees."
Fire destroys evidence at NYPD warehouse in Brooklyn
A huge fire tore through a waterfront warehouse in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning that the NYPD uses as an auto pound and storage for DNA evidence from crime scenes.
Tiburon police sergeant dies in apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at station
A police sergeant with the Tiburon Police Department was found dead at the department’s headquarters with what authorities said, was an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Waymo takes next step toward selling driverless taxi service in California
Autonomous ride-hailing company Waymo was reportedly one step closer to selling robotic taxi service.
'Seusspicious-looking' passenger causes HOV driver to be cited
A “Seusspicious-looking” passenger was caught in the HOV lane on I-10 in the Phoenix area and authorities are warning inflatable holiday decorations don't count as another person.
Widow sues FedEx, claims faulty tires caused fiery crash that killed husband
Court documents said the FedEx truck driver was en route on Interstate 10 in Alabama when the left front tire tread separated and caused a “catastrophic failure.”