Tenderloin shooting leaves 17-year-old dead, others injured

Authorities are investigating are investigating a triple shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood that left a 17-year-old dead.

Bay Area health agencies track the more contagious Delta variant, as LA county issues mask advisory

There have been mounting concerns over the increasing spread of the Delta strain of the coronavirus, as the variant remained on track to become the most dominant in the U.S. with more cases of the strain being detected across California. 

500 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated in San Jose

The San Jose Police Department said in a tweet Tuesday that officers seized 500 pounds of fireworks.

Newsom sues his secretary of state to get party affiliation on recall ballot

The lawsuit against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a fellow Democrat, came after Newsom’s campaign failed to file the appropriate paperwork.

Golden Gate Bridge tolls going up July 1

The FasTrak rate on the Golden Gate Bridge will rise from $7.70 to $8.05, the Pay-As-You-Go rate from $8.40 to $8.60 and toll invoices from $8.70 to $9.05.

Turbine explosion sends heavy metal flying in Hayward, cause unknown

A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake jolts the East Bay

According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor struck near San Lorenzo around 6:29 p.m. The earthquake was first reported as a magnitude 4.2 but downgraded to a 3.9.

Longtime KTVU news director Fred Zehnder killed by alleged DUI driver

Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.

Snorkeler recounts shark attack off San Mateo County coast

Nemanja Spasojevic says he was snorkeling off the coast of Grey Whale Cove State Beach in San Mateo County when he was bit by a great white shark.

California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states

Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta added Florida, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia to the list that now has 17 states where state employee travel is forbidden except under limited circumstances.

Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth

In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.

Report: 1 in 4 San Jose police officers received a complaint

The Independent Police Auditor's report examined complaints of police misconduct in 2020 and contains key statistics that concern local activists, including those involved in the resurrected Reimagining Public Safety Committee.

'Cops' creator John Langley dies during off-road race in Mexico

John Langley creator of the long-running TV series “Cops,” has died during an off-road race in Mexico. Family spokeswoman Pam Golum says Langley died of an apparent heart attack Saturday during the Coast to Coast Ensenada-San Felipe 250. He was 78.

SF Pride's less-corporate pandemic version finding ways to celebrate as city awakens

It's the second year in a row without San Francisco's annual Pride parade. But festivities are still underway, during what would have been the beginning of the city's Pride weekend.

Gov. Newsom earmarks $12 billion for homeless and housing projects

Newsom spoke about the investment at a news conference in Mountain View Friday and about how he hopes to expand on the success of his Project Homekey program.

Parkland school shooting parent tricks ex-NRA president into fake high school graduation speech

A former NRA president and another gun rights activist were tricked by a parent of a victim of the Parkland mass shooting into delivering a speech to a fake dress rehearsal for a graduation ceremony.

Newsom extends eviction ban, state to pay off back rent for tenants

California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.