Man found hidden in gas tank during US-Mexico border smuggling attempt

A 20-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he attempted to smuggle another man across the U.S.-Mexico border by hiding him inside a vehicle’s gas tank, federal officials said.

Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections

Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.

Man, 29, arrested for allegedly ransacking Mill Valley church

A 29-year-old Newark man was arrested for allegedly breaking into and laying waste to a Mill Valley church on Tuesday night.

Francophonie in focus at Alliance Française de San Francisco
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A historic institution with a modern mission, Noémie Herail, executive director of Alliance Française de San Francisco, shares how language and culture bring communities together for Francophonie. Join the celebrations March 26–28 at 1345 Bush Street.

LaGuardia crash: a chain reaction of failures
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Mike Hall, an aviation expert at the Expert Institute Network, gives a deeper look at the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.

TSA officials tip off ICE before arrest of Guatemalan mother at SFO: NYT

New details are emerging about the arrest of a Guatemalan national and her daughter at San Francisco International Airport last Sunday – an event that was documented on video and has been widely shared on social media.

Berkeley delays vote on $2M Flock surveillance expansion

Berkeley is postponing a decision on whether to expand and renew its contract with the Flock surveillance system after a marathon city council meeting.

San Francisco trustees extend school year after teacher strike

The San Francisco Unified School District will extend its school year by one week this June to make up for instructional days lost during a teacher strike earlier this year.

2nd co-owner of San Jose daycare convicted in drowning deaths  of toddlers

A former San Jose daycare co-owner whose negligence led to the deaths of two toddlers was convicted Tuesday of felony child endangerment, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said.

Oakland high schooler wins cash for attendance

An Oakland high school freshman is being recognized — and rewarded — for showing up.

Last officer in Antioch, Pittsburg police corruption case sentenced

The last of 10 former Antioch and Pittsburg police officers charged in a wide-ranging corruption case was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in federal prison.

Judge fines San Francisco public defender after finding him in contempt for refusing new cases

A judge has fined San Francisco's public defender $26,000 for ignoring a January order to stop rejecting cases — a pattern that critics say is straining the city's justice system.

Tractor trailer crashes, overturns on I-580 in Dublin, lanes blocked

The California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert on westbound Interstate 580 in Dublin Tuesday night. CHP says a jack-knifed tractor trailer overturned following a collision and is blocking three lanes of traffic. 

San Francisco home sells for an astounding $2 million over the asking price

It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million. 

Hayward cop accused of trading protection for $1K, free sex pleads not guilty

A Hayward police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges that he accepted a $1,000 bribe and free sexual services in exchange for protecting an illegal brothel, prosecutors said.

SF Giants home opener one day away; fans and businesses alike get ready

It's that time of year for Major League Baseball's home openers. For the SF Giants, the game is Wednesday night. Anticipation is building and nearby businesses are ready to make bank.