Oxford High School shooting: What we know about the victims

The Oakland County Sheriff has released information about the three people shot to death inside Oxford High School on Tuesday.

Walnut Creek considers hiring more officers to patrol downtown after Nordstrom heist

The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss hiring five new police officers to patrol the downtown area in response to a mass robbery that happened at Nordstrom.

A major victory for 100% low-income housing in San Francisco

A single mother raising two children now has an opportunity to provide a larger space for her family at an affordable price. 300 low-income units are coming to the Mission District.

Bay Area bridge tolls going up again on Jan. 1

Motorists are just one month away from another toll hike on the seven state-owned Bay Area bridges.

Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Oakland police chief addresses violence as homicides climb to 127

Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.

Court upholds California ban on high-capacity magazines

“The statute outlaws no weapon, but only limits the size of the magazine that may be used with firearms,” the judges ruled in the 7-4 decision.

Wife of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' sentenced to 3 years in prison on US charges

The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to helping her husband run his multibillion-dollar criminal empire.

Woman accused of shoplifting sues Walmart after arrest, gets $2.1 million awarded in damages

An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.

San Francisco restaurant's grand opening on hold after thieves burglarize and party inside space

Owners of a new San Francisco restaurant said their grand opening will be delayed because thieves burglarized them over the weekend. Not only did they steal furniture and equipment, it appeared they hosted a large party.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey steps down as CEO

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO, saying he was "really sad...yet really happy" about leaving and that it was his decision.

San Jose police arrest daycare worker suspected of sexually abusing a child

San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a 62-year-old daycare worker accused of multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child. And investigators said they believe there may be additional victims. 

Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to compete in Masters, dies at 87

A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.

Retired housekeeper wins $50K in scratch-off lottery for 3rd time

A 61-year-old Maryland woman has won $50,000 in scratch-off lotteries for the third time since 2018. And the winning tickets all came from the same store.