Graphic photos: Police K-9s cause serious injuries throughout the Bay Area
KTVU focused in on about more than a dozen specific cases where police deployed K-9s on people, looking at the injuries they incurred and the reasons the canines were told to "find and bite." Here are their stories:
SFUSD announces new school superintendent
Matt Wayne will start as San Francisco Unified superintendent on July 1.
Livermore police arrest teen after shooting death of 15-year-old Richmond girl
Livermore police arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Richmond girl earlier this month.
Hayward cop killer Mark Estrada sentenced to at least 50 years
Mark Estrada, the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Hayward police sergeant in 2015, was sentenced to 50 years to life on Thursday.
Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
Nonprofit fundraising to send Hayward boy battling rare cancer to Disney World
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
CHP investigating deadly highway crash in East Bay
A fiery crash off I-580 and I-238 lead to a fatality on Saturday night, CHP said.
$3,000 reward for outstanding suspect in death of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The second suspect wanted in the killing of his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason, remains outstanding, and authorities are now offering a $3,000 reward.
Mother of 8-year-old Hayward girl found dead charged with murder, abuse
Samantha Johnson told a Merced police detective that her boyfriend had kept Sophia Mason, 8, in a shed outside the Merced house and that the child was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
Candlelight vigil held for Hayward 8-year-old Sophia Mason
Friends and family of eight-year-old Sophia Mason of Hayward held a candlelight vigil in her honor Saturday night outside Hayward City Hall. Merced Police continue to investigate the circumstances of Mason's tragic death, and what role the girl's mother and mother's boyfriend allegedly played in it. Family members of Sophia Mason told KTVU the Merced County District Attorney is also investigating her murder.
Coroner confirms body found in Merced home is of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The coroner's bureau confirmed Tuesday that the body found inside a Merced home last week is of 8-year-old Sophia Mason.
Family believes jealousy played a role in the death of 8-year-old Hayward girl
The child found dead in the Merced home of her mother's boyfriend is that of an 8-year-old Hayward girl who had been reported missing, a relative of the girl said Monday, adding she believes jealousy may have played a role in her killing.
Sophia Mason's family: 'This could have been totally avoided'
Samantha Johnson was arrested on suspicion of murder after a child's body was found at her boyfriend's home, Merced police said. The body is believed to be Sophia Mason's, who has been missing since December. Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for the boyfriend.
Hayward mom arrested on murder charge in connection with death of 8-year-old daughter
Merced police on Saturday announced they arrested a Hayward mother on a murder charge in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason. They are also looking for the mother's boyfriend.
Child's body found at Merced home in search of missing Hayward girl
Authorities are trying to determine whether a body of a young child found Friday at home in Merced is that of a missing Hayward girl.
Hayward police seek information for welfare check on girl reported missing
Police in Hayward are trying to find an 8-year-old girl who may be with a parent but hasn't been seen by other relatives since December.
Hayward bar owner convicted for trying to smuggle cocaine through SFO
A Hayward man has been convicted in a drug smuggling scheme. He faces possible life in prison.
Young man fatally shot several times near Hayward liquor store
A young man was shot dead Saturday night in Hayward. The shooting happened a few blocks from Cherryland Elementary School.
Mountain lion seen prowling Hayward neighborhood
A mountain lion was caught on surveillance camera roaming in Hayward early Friday morning.
Homeless man held in transient's slaying outside BART station
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a remote area outside of BART's South Hayward station on Wednesday afternoon, agency officials said.