Cal High students aim to turn school shooting fears into preventative action
Students with the Sandy Hook Promise Club at California High School are honoring the Texas elementary shooting victims while also educating classmates on the warning signs to prevent future tragedies.
Bay Area firearms retailer weighs in on proposals for stricter gun legislation
In the wake of Tuesday's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school, a California congressman is calling for stricter gun regulations nationwide. HR8 would expand background checks requirements in the US to include all firearms sold at gun shows and online.
1 wounded in Sonoma County shooting with state parole officers
One man underwent emergency surgery after a shooting with California parole officers in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, the county sheriff's office said.
Amtrak train strikes pedestrian in Oakland
A pedestrian was struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Wednesday.
Vigil held in Foster City for recent mass shooting victims
Brady United Against Gun Violence organized the event and said they wanted people to have a chance to voice their frustration, and their concerns after yesterday’s school shooting.
Search continues for Pearl Pinson, abducted Vallejo teen
It's been six years since Pear Pinson vanished on her way to school in Vallejo and her parents vowed to never give up their efforts to find her.
National Park Police Union warns visitors to stay away from some of SF's tourist destinations
With the Memorial Day weekend less than a week away, the union representing U.S. Park Police officers is telling people to stay away from some of San Francisco's biggest tourist draws.
Waymo expands to Downtown Phoenix and San Francisco: What you should know about the autonomous cars
On March 30, officials with Waymo announced they have started fully autonomous car rides in San Francisco, in addition to expanding their self-driving car operations in Phoenix. Here's what you should know about the what the company is doing.
Oakland parents plan to 'liberate' Parker Elementary School
Parents of Parker Elementary School students and their allies are planning to assume control of the Oakland school starting Wednesday evening on the last day of school in the Oakland Unified School District, organizers said.
Gun, ammo found in 2nd grader’s desk at Sacramento school
A gun and a loaded magazine were found in a second-grade student’s desk at a Sacramento school after other students alerted the staff that a classmate had brought the weapon, officials said.
Off-duty Oakland officer shoots suspect, leading to school lockdown
An off-duty Oakland police officer shot and wounded an armed suspect in West Oakland on Wednesday, which led to the lockdown of a nearby elementary school on the last day of class.
Charles Barkley rips 'dirty' San Francisco during Warriors-Mavs coverage
The NBA TNT analyst Charles Barkley bashed San Francisco again during Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
San Francisco police arrest man after women violently assaulted, strangled
San Francisco police arrested a 28-year-old man who is allegedly responsible for three violent assaults on women that happened within 10 hours.
Palo Alto police warn of jewelry thief who preys on the elderly
Palo Alto police warns people of an alleged jewelry thief that targets the elderly.
Reward for missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe is now $100K
The reward to find missing Alexis Gabe, 24, of Oakley, is now $100,000.
Pelosi pushes back on archbishop who denies her Communion
“I respect people’s views about that. But I don’t respect us foisting it onto others.” Nancy Pelosi added, “Our archbishop has been vehemently against LGBTQ rights. In fact, he led the way in an initiative on the ballot in California.”
Oakland schools chief is 'at a complete loss' over Texas elementary shooting
OUSD Supt. Kyla Johnson-Trammell said she had hoped gun laws would change after Sandy Hook, and is dismayed that they haven't.
California moves toward allowing lawsuits over illegal guns
Hours after a deadly elementary school shooting in Texas, California senators on Tuesday approved giving people the power to sue those who traffic in illegal firearms, mimicking a Texas law that is intended to deter abortions.
Texas yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong wanted for murder of Moriah Wilson may be in New York
Investigators believe Kaitlin Marie Armstrong flew from the Austin airport to Houston Hobby Airport on May 14. She then took a connecting flight to LaGuardia Airport.
Gas prices: $7.25 at one Bay Area station ahead of Memorial Day
In Menlo Park, the Chevron on Alameda de las Pulgas hit $7.25 a gallon for regular unleaded and $7.75 for premium on Tuesday.