Driver, passenger killed after crashing into tree, house in Fremont
The driver of a BMW sedan crashed into a tree in a Fremont neighborhood, which then hit a house causing “catastrophic" damage, firefighters said.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
Brentwood man charged with flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base
A Brentwood man en route to China has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint for allegedly flying a drone over and taking photographs of Vandenberg Space Force Base, located on California's Central Coast.
Ex-DA Pamela Price's phone records subpoenaed
Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's phone records could soon be inspected in court.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
Alameda County DA filing calls Mario Juarez a 'conduit' for Duong family money
The Alameda County District Attorney's office filed new documents accusing political operative Mario Juarez of bouncing checks and failing to pay for Sheng Thao's mayoral campaign attack flyers in 2022, as well as alleging that Juarez was a "conduit" to receive large sums of money from the Duong family, whose company has held contracts with the City of Oakland.
President-elect Donald Trump says Kari Lake will be Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Kari Lake will serve as the next Voice of America Director.
San Mateo County domestic violence victim identified, new program announced to help survivors
The D.A. says there were five domestic violence deaths in the San Mateo County last year and three so far this year.
Alleged DUI driver crashes into police cars, barricades from earlier fatal collision
Pittsburg police were responding to a scene where a driver crashed into a power utility pole and a fire hydrant, and had their barricades crashed into by an alleged drunk driver Monday night, authorities said.
Luigi Mangione: Societal support for alleged criminals isn't unprecedented
Experts said on Wednesday that social media attention and support for accused UHC shooter Luigi Mangione is not a new phenomenon. Americans were similarly fascinated by mobster Al Capone and bank robbers "Bonnie & Clyde."
Family alleges pattern of bullying, racism in Palo Alto after-school program
The family of a 10-year-old boy is taking legal action against the Palo Alto Unified School District and its after-school program, alleging they did not do enough to keep the child safe.
San Francisco's Fillmore outraged over word of Safeway closure
The upcoming closure of a Safeway supermarket in San Francisco's Fillmore District is creating an uproar in the community.
GM quits 'robotaxi' business but others push on
After admitting, less than a month ago, that it lied to federal Investigators about one of its robotaxis dragging a woman in San Francisco as well as paying a $1.5 million dollar fine, General Motors is throwing in the towel on its Cruise robotaxi project.
A reunion with the rain
Our dry stretch, now up to 15 days, will be coming to an end. Rain will spread south across the Bay Area early Thursday morning. Showers will remain in the forecast, off and on, for the remainder of the day. A stronger storm will be moving in Friday night. Heavy rain, along with the chance of thunderstorms, will highlight our Saturday morning forecast. We are tracking more rain chances for early next week. -Mark
Sexual battery suspect identified by El Cerrito police
A suspect has been identified in the assault of a disabled woman by El Cerrito police.
East Oakland shop owner criticizes police response after burglary hit
Police are investigating a brazen robbery at a cellphone repair shop in East Oakland.
Live updates: No verdict on day 5 of jury deliberation in Nima Momeni trial
The jury will consider whether Momeni is guilty of first or second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter or an outright acquittal
Police investigate armed robbery at Oakland gas station
The Oakland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning on High Street, officials said.
Rain on the way: Here's when wet weather will arrive in the Bay Area
According to the National Weather Service, “multiple” storm systems will hit the Bay Area and central California coast through next week. Here's when the rain will arrive.
53-year-old man shot and killed in Concord, police investigating
Police in Concord are investigating a Tuesday night homicide.